South Asia is one of the leading regions in the world for domestic and/or institutionalized gender-based discrimination and violence against women and girls. Cultural norms perpetuate inequalities, affecting women and girls throughout their lives. 

A significant part of the solution lies in the disruptive voices within the Church. However, even women in the Church often remain as “frozen assets,” immobilized by the influence of toxic cultural norms within the Church itself. It is time to raise the bar for the Church to respond and drive change, accelerating the flourishing of women in our cities.

Signs of hope

Cities in South Asia are undergoing significant transformations, and at the forefront of these changes are women who are disrupting traditional norms. They are driving positive societal shifts by challenging long standing gender roles, advocating for equality, and creating a more inclusive urban landscape.

What is often missing in this context is the voice of the Church, a gospel alternative to change, a God-authored response to the issues women and girls are victims of. 

To bridge this gap a movement was launched in 2021 to collaborate with city movements to mobilize the whole Church to influence the whole city with the whole gospel for women and girls.

Why We Use the Word ‘Disruption’

The word “disruptive” typically refers to causing trouble or stopping something from happening in the usual way. However, it doesn’t always carry a negative connotation. In a positive sense, disruption can mean challenging or questioning the status quo—how things are or are done. Essentially, without disruption, there is no change, and without change, growth or transformation is impossible.