The Saho people of Eritrea are a nomadic people, whose lives are built around their herds. Numbering only 180,000 people they compose only about five percent of the total population of Eritrea. Today, the Saho often tend other people's cattle, in exchange for grain. Many Saho children wear little leather pouches around their neck, which are supposed to ward off evil spirits. Honey has traditionally been an important part of the Saho diet and the people are also known as good beekeepers.

Eastern Nuristan, a hiding place for the Taliban and al-Qaeda, is subject to frequent attacks, both on locals and on foreigners seeking to work among the Muslims of Afghanistan. The challenge is great, but our God is much greater.

In 1966 Tashkent, Uzbekistan was destroyed by a large earthquake (7.5 on the Richter scale). Over 300,000 people were left homeless, but the rebuilding efforts were very successful. The modern city of Tashkent is the only one possessing a subway system in Central Asia.