For 3,000 years, millions of people have been classed ‘untouchable’ under India’s caste system. These broken people – the Dalit – are not considered part of human society. Condemned to a life of poverty and oppression, approximately 250 million Indians (25% of the population) are Dalit. Systematic denial of their basic human rights has deprived the Dalit of education, food, healthcare, economic opportunity and justice.

The India group of OM ministries and its partner aid agencies responded to pleas for help from the Dalit people with a comprehensive response which is transforming individual lives and whole communities through education, micro-enterprise, advocacy, health care and spiritual transformation.

How can I respond?

OM Ireland makes it possible for people in Ireland to support the cause of the Dalit people in simple and practical ways. You can:

• Sponsor a Dalit child for just €21 a month. Download an information sheet now!
• Book a multi-media presentation for your church, youth group or meeting. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to book your presentation.
• Pray individually or as a group. Download the 7-day Prayer Guide.
• Give a gift for school equipment, to help a Dalit pastor or to provide finance for micro-loans. More details coming soon.
• See for yourself in tailor-made trips to India organized by OM Ireland. Contact us to find out more.