We are writing to share an important update about South Asian Concern (SAC) and, most importantly, about the continued support of Kachhwa Christian Hospital.
We understand how important Kachhwa Christian Hospital is to many of our supporters, and we have put measures in place to help ensure that your connection with Kachhwa can continue through EMMS.
We are very grateful that God has continued to bless Kachhwa’s ministry in recent years.
Shankar Ramachandran
Under the leadership of Raju and Catherine Abraham over many years, the work at Kachhwa flourished. Under Shankar Ramachandran, Managing Director, it has continued to develop, with new areas of ministry being added alongside the hospital’s established work. These include care for people with oral cancer, a serious and growing problem associated with chewing tobacco in the region, mental health programme, physiotherapy services etc. At the same time, the hospital and community health work have continued to grow as staff reach out to villages across the surrounding area.
There have also been significant improvements to buildings and equipment. The former chapel is being replaced by a larger multi-purpose building that will serve as a place for community events and chapel on the ground floor and staff dining area with guest rooms on the first floor.
Through all these changes, the staff continue to share God’s love through both their service and their words.
As South Asian Concern prepares to close, most likely by early January 2027, we are delighted that EMMS has agreed to channel funds to Kachhwa Christian Hospital, enabling supporters to continue their partnership with this important ministry.
EMMS was founded in 1841 and works closely with local partners in India, Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda and Zambia to strengthen healthcare systems, improve access to healthcare, reduce inequalities and advance the wellbeing of communities. EMMS has a strong legacy of demonstrating impact. In 2025 alone, EMMS supported 1,764 people through training and benefited more than 104,000 patients, family members and community members.
EMMS also has close links with Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA), having merged with EHA UK in 2004 and having worked with many EHA hospitals since then. Its work with EHA has included a wide range of initiatives, from new buildings and the development of palliative care to strengthening maternal and child health services and providing emergency relief when needed.
EMMS’s partnership with Kachhwa Christian Hospital began with the installation of solar power to help the hospital reduce its electricity costs. EMMS provided funding as well as ongoing advice from a solar power engineer, who supported the hospital’s Managing Director in choosing an appropriate solar power system to meet the hospital’s needs.
We are therefore reassured that EMMS is well placed to take this partnership forward and to provide continuity for those who wish to continue supporting Kachhwa Christian Hospital.
We will update this page soon with details of how to support Kachhwa Christian Hospital and Kachhwa Transformational Ministries.
As South Asian Concern closes, we are grateful that other organisations are continuing aspects of our aims and activities, including the South Asian Forum of the Evangelical Alliance, Interserve GBI, Hethne UK and others. Our other partners in South Asia and the Diaspora will also continue, and you may contact them directly.
If you wish to continue supporting the School of Biblical Teaching (SBT), please contact info@crosslinks.org.
If you have any questions for South Asian Concern during this transition, please contact info@southasianconcern.org.
We at South Asian Concern are deeply grateful for your support and partnership over many years. We are equally thankful that EMMS is able to continue this connection and look forward to working with you in the years to come.
With our thanks and warm greetings,
Ram Gidoomal
Chair, SAC Trustees
Cathy Ratcliff
CEO, EMMS