Asia Pacific
Prison Fellowship International's family of ministries across the Asia Pacific region serve prisoners, ex-prisoners, their families and victims of crime.
Regional Overview
Sprawling from the mountains of Pakistan and Mongolia to the islands of Guam and New Zealand, Asia Pacific accounts for more than half of the world’s population. The region is the birthplace of 11 major religions, with the sounds of at least 2,000 different languages across nearly 50 ethnic groups. Criminal justice systems are largely punitive rather than restorative, focusing on the shame and suffering of prisoners rather than hope and transformation. In emerging economies, vulnerable families and children of prisoners are often ostracized in their communities and lack basic needs.
2026 Regional Forum
This year’s theme, Fresh Wind of Hope, is inspired by the promise of God’s renewal for His people. As Isaiah 43:19 reminds us: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”
We are entering a season of fresh opportunities in prison ministry – one in which we are compelled to explore innovative approaches to bring hope and restoration to those we serve. Like a gentle wind that refreshes and energizes, this new season invites us to step forward with renewed energy, courage and creativity.
Recent Blog Posts
Possessing the Good Land Ahead
What binds the global fellowship of Prison Fellowship International together is not geography, language or resources. It is the unmistakable call of God upon ordinary men and women who have chosen to walk into places many others avoid; prisons, fractured communities and forgotten spaces, carrying the hope of Christ with humility and courage.
Daniel Bey
Underpinned by corruption, drug-related and organized crimes, imprisonment and recidivism remain growing issues in Asia Pacific. Due to limited resources and competing priorities, many countries are faced with prison overcrowding, harsh prison conditions and a lack of effective rehabilitation programs. We are presented with the opportunity to bring hope and restoration to prisoners and their families, through the life-giving gospel of Jesus. Your prayer, service and giving will deepen the transformative impact among prisoners and beyond.