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
Coronavirus Pandemic: The Salvation Army’s ‘Newest’ Countries Join The Fight Against COVID-19
23 April 2020
COVID-19 responses underway in Burkina Faso, Gabon and Thailand, as well as countries with a longer-established Salvation Army presence
23 April 2020
COVID-19 responses underway in Burkina Faso, Gabon and Thailand, as well as countries with a longer-established Salvation Army presence
Coronavirus Pandemic: The Salvation Army ‘There for Those Who Have No One to Turn To’
22 April 2020
In almost all the countries where The Salvation Army operates, emergency responses to the COVID-19 pandemic are underway
22 April 2020
In almost all the countries where The Salvation Army operates, emergency responses to the COVID-19 pandemic are underway
From Sunrise to Sunset, from Samoa to Hawaii, the International Salvation Army Responds to the General’s Call to Prayer
21 April 2020
Salvationists and friends around the world responded with passion and compassion to the General’s call to pray for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
21 April 2020
Salvationists and friends around the world responded with passion and compassion to the General’s call to pray for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The General Calls for ‘Tsunami of Prayer’ on Sunday 19 April to Combat Worldwide Effects of COVID-19
15 April 2020
General Brian Peddle has called the international Salvation Army to pray on Sunday 19 April 2020 for the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
15 April 2020
General Brian Peddle has called the international Salvation Army to pray on Sunday 19 April 2020 for the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Salvation Army Hospitals and Clinics Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic
14 April 2020
The Salvation Army runs 30 hospitals and 200+ clinics; staff are on the front line against COVID-19
14 April 2020
The Salvation Army runs 30 hospitals and 200+ clinics; staff are on the front line against COVID-19
Palm Sunday: General Brian Peddle Praises COVID-19 Responders
03 April 2020
Ahead of Palm Sunday, General Brian Peddle thanks 'essential' COVID-19 responders
03 April 2020
Ahead of Palm Sunday, General Brian Peddle thanks 'essential' COVID-19 responders
Coronavirus Pandemic: Focus on Africa and Middle East
01 April 2020
The Salvation Army is responding in numerous ways, supporting endeavours of governments in reducing the propagation of the pathogen
01 April 2020
The Salvation Army is responding in numerous ways, supporting endeavours of governments in reducing the propagation of the pathogen
Coronavirus Pandemic: Focus on Asia and Australasia
30 March 2020
The Salvation Army is meeting the needs of the region’s most vulnerable people in a variety of ways
30 March 2020
The Salvation Army is meeting the needs of the region’s most vulnerable people in a variety of ways
General Brian Peddle gives thanks for coronavirus response in his latest video message
26 March 2020
The international leader of The Salvation Army has given thanks to Salvationists and friends who continue to provide ‘essential services’.
26 March 2020
The international leader of The Salvation Army has given thanks to Salvationists and friends who continue to provide ‘essential services’.
Day of Prayer Reminds Children and Youth they are ‘Not Isolated from God’
23 March 2020
The Salvation Army’s International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth will still be observed as planned on Sunday 29 March
23 March 2020
The Salvation Army’s International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth will still be observed as planned on Sunday 29 March