When Russian troops pulled back from Gori, Georgia, Aug. 22, a Southern Baptist overseas relief team in Tblisi scrambled to assess the need for humanitarian assistance.

The killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) leader Swamiji Laxmanananda Saraswati and four associates by suspected Maoists on Aug. 23 led to renewed anti-Christian attacks in Orissa state, with churches torched and two people burned alive.

Several organizations, including World Vision and Project HOPE have been serving on the frontlines in Russia. They are actively aiding many people who have been involved in the Georgia conflict by engaging in humanitarian efforts and providing medical supplies.