A Central Asian Mission

People International Canada is making a difference in the everyday lives of Central Asians, both believers and those who have yet to know Jesus as Lord.

Evangelism

We are committed and passionate about sharing the good news of the gospel through presenting Jesus Christ in a culturally sensitive manner. This involves learning Central Asian languages and re-telling the biblical narrative in creative ways.

Church Planting

PI’s vision is to see churches grow in every community. We support national-led church planting, and as needed, we pioneer new churches.

Discipleship & Leadership Development

Central Asia has a small but vibrant Church that is growing in the hostile environment of persecution. We are involved in supporting the Central Asian Church by training leaders to teach from the Bible and develop Biblical leadership patterns, as well as developing areas of pastoral care and developing Christian character.

Bible Translation

People International workers are involved in translation teams throughout Central Asia, ensuring that the Bible is available in every language.

Media

PI is committed to using various forms of media to reach local people. The gospel is being presented through various forms of technology and multimedia (such as Satellite TV, mobile apps, and short films). 

Meeting Human Needs

We carry the biblical mandate to serve the poor and vulnerable. We help create employment and have provided emergency relief to refugees. 

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Get Involved

Does knowing that Central Asia is one of the largest unreached regions in the world overwhelm you or challenge you to action?

There is a great need for prayer, resources and Christian workers. You can get involved with People International through prayer, financial support, or serving.

I want to participate in what God is doing in Central Asia!

Opportunities and Service in Central Asia

Interested in Long Term? Mid-Term (6mo-1yr.)? Short-Term? Take a few moments to fill out our online inquiry form and start the conversation today! »»

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Give to our General Fund or support one of our workers

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Scholarship Fund

Please consider partnering with us to help establish a scholarship fund to send the next generation to serve in greater Central Asia.  

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Fountain of Hope

Fountain of Life, located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, purposes is to provide holistic care (physical, emotional, spiritual) to the homeless of Bishkek.

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Featured Book

Written by a former PI worker

Eric and Tamar travel with high hopes to Uzbekistan to spread God’s Word. Despite years of preparation, they were hardly aware of the unprecedented challenges they would face.

This book is available on Amazon. 

This book is unique among mission books. You are drawn into the adventures and setbacks, the doubts and highlights of the main characters. Their story shows how God leads and can be trusted in every situation. Even though He may seem absent at times, He goes on with His plan.

As a fifteen-year-old, the author already experienced a missions calling. After training as an English teacher, he worked with his growing family in Central Asia in the late 1990s. Currently, Eric is an entrepreneur in the ICT industry, but he still spends many free hours working to carry out the Great Commission of Jesus.

Current Giving Opportunities

Scholarship Fund

This is a special fund that we use to help finance unexpected needs of our overseas workers like attending training or retreats. This year we have already been able to send two of our workers and their family to retreats for much needed rest and networking. ( Goal: $2000)

General Fund

This is used to fund a variety of needs. One of the exciting new initiatives for our office is a part-time mobilizer who will help by going out and about in person to schools, churches and conferences to share about the opportunity for service in Central Asia. Your gift will enable us to expand the hours of this role. (Goal: $500/monthly)

Credit Card

PI Canada receives donations through CanadaHelps.

E-Transfer

Please send e-transfers to info@gopeople.ca.

Cheques

  • Make a cheque payable to People International Canada. (Please ensure you write People International Canada in full on your cheque.)
  • Please do not indicate who you are donating to on your cheque(s). Indicate separately.

Mail:

People International Canada
1664 Tomlinson Common NW
Edmonton, AB T6R 3E2

Email:

info @ gopeople.ca

Stories from the Field

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Giving Tuesday 2025

Help us bless Fountain of Life with an Electric Powered Cargo Scooter We chose this project because it will meet some very practical needs of the Fountain of Life community. The previous old vehicle they were using has broken down and can not be repaired. This new electric vehicle will be practical in a growing city with …

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A Book Review: Missionary on the Silk Road by Eric den Hollander

This is an appealing book about a young couple who give up everything in the Netherlands and move to Uzbekistan to spread God’s Word there. Not exactly a safe environment. In Central Asia there is a lot of resistance to the Christian faith. Nevertheless, Eric and Tamar start with good courage and they manage to …

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