South Asia
The zonal departments at International Headquarters are the main administrative link with territories and commands. The international secretaries give oversight to and coordinate the Army's work in their respective geographical regions.
The International Secretary for the South Asia Zone is Commissioner Alistair Venter and the Secretary for Women's Ministries is Commissioner Marieke Venter.
Contact the Zonal Department
Territories in the Zone
The Salvation Army South Asia Zone includes the following Territories, Commands and Regions:
- Bangladesh Command
- India Central Territory (States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, part of Tamil Nadu)
- India Eastern Territory (States: Assam, part of Bengal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura; also Nepal)
- India Northern Territory (States: Bihar, Harayana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Orissa, Punjab, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal and West Bengal, the Union Territories of Delhi, Chandigarh and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
- India South Eastern Territory (States: part of Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry)
- India South Western Territory (State: Kerala)
- India Western Territory (States: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan)
- Middle East Region
- Pakistan Territory
- Sri Lanka Territory
Click on the map pins for local contact details and websites.
News from around South Asia
International Leader of The Salvation Army Signs COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Declaration
03 March 2021
General Brian Peddle has become the latest global leader to sign the World Health Organization's Vaccine Equity Declaration
03 March 2021
General Brian Peddle has become the latest global leader to sign the World Health Organization's Vaccine Equity Declaration
Salvation Army Provides Support in Uttarakhand, India, Following Glacier Burst and Dam Collapse
15 February 2021
The Salvation Army is on site providing hot meals and snacks to emergency services personnel and other first responders working under extreme pressure
15 February 2021
The Salvation Army is on site providing hot meals and snacks to emergency services personnel and other first responders working under extreme pressure
2021 Year Book Captures The Salvation Army ‘In The Midst of COVID-19'
05 February 2021
THE newest edition of the Salvation Army Year Book, a 384-page compendium capturing the movement's news and events, is now available.
05 February 2021
THE newest edition of the Salvation Army Year Book, a 384-page compendium capturing the movement's news and events, is now available.
General Brian Peddle's 2021 New Year Message
02 January 2021
The international leader of The Salvation Army brings his New Year message for 2021
02 January 2021
The international leader of The Salvation Army brings his New Year message for 2021
The Salvation Army Promotes Value of Persons with Disabilities on International Day of Recognition
04 December 2020
The Salvation Army has produced a positional statement that makes clear the value it places on people who have disabilities
04 December 2020
The Salvation Army has produced a positional statement that makes clear the value it places on people who have disabilities
Soup, Soap and Sanitiser at Salvation Army Hospital in India
09 November 2020
Evangeline Booth Hospital saw its first case of COVID-19 on 14 March and has adapted its procedures to meet the needs of 3,200+ COVID patients since then
09 November 2020
Evangeline Booth Hospital saw its first case of COVID-19 on 14 March and has adapted its procedures to meet the needs of 3,200+ COVID patients since then
Learning Pathways Launch Postponed
06 November 2020
Due to COVID-19, the difficult decision has been made to postpone the launch of The Salvation Army’s new Learning Pathways course.
06 November 2020
Due to COVID-19, the difficult decision has been made to postpone the launch of The Salvation Army’s new Learning Pathways course.
‘Same Storm, Different Boats’: International Salvation Army Reviews COVID-19 Response
23 October 2020
The consultation and conversation will reflect on The Salvation Army’s global pandemic response.
23 October 2020
The consultation and conversation will reflect on The Salvation Army’s global pandemic response.
Live Launch Planned for Learning Pathways
20 October 2020
Learning Pathways – a three-tier distance learning opportunity for Salvationists passionate about engaging in their community – is being launched soon
20 October 2020
Learning Pathways – a three-tier distance learning opportunity for Salvationists passionate about engaging in their community – is being launched soon
My Coronavirus Story: Lieutenant Zochhuansangi (India Eastern Territory)
19 October 2020
Lieutenant Zochhuansangi shared her personal experience with Lauren Westwood, Salv Army Women
19 October 2020
Lieutenant Zochhuansangi shared her personal experience with Lauren Westwood, Salv Army Women