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 Volunteer Day: World Leader of The Salvation Army Gives Thanks
05 December 2019
The worldwide leader of The Salvation Army has released a tribute to the many thousands of volunteers who serve others
05 December 2019
The worldwide leader of The Salvation Army has released a tribute to the many thousands of volunteers who serve others
The Salvation Army in Northern India Commences Flood Response
04 September 2019
The Salvation Army’s India Northern Territory is responding to floods that have brought destruction over a large area.
04 September 2019
The Salvation Army’s India Northern Territory is responding to floods that have brought destruction over a large area.
New Competition Seeks to Capture International Diversity of Women’s Mission and Ministry
20 August 2019
Photographers are being encouraged to participate in a new competition, capturing the essence of women in mission and ministry
20 August 2019
Photographers are being encouraged to participate in a new competition, capturing the essence of women in mission and ministry
‘Restore Broken Dignity’: Salvation Army Called to Prayer and Action against Human Trafficking
13 June 2019
The Day of Prayer has been intentionally planned to engage churches and communities in tangible action against trafficking
13 June 2019
The Day of Prayer has been intentionally planned to engage churches and communities in tangible action against trafficking
New ‘Others’ Global Management Board Aims to Grow International Market
04 June 2019
The board will give strategic direction, act as guardians of the Others Global brand and ensure the ongoing transparency and accountability of Others
04 June 2019
The board will give strategic direction, act as guardians of the Others Global brand and ensure the ongoing transparency and accountability of Others
Mass Response to the Call ‘Ready to Serve?’ at India South Western Youth Event
22 May 2019
On the final day of the ‘Ready to Serve’ event, more than 500 young people encountered the Holy Spirit and dedicated themselves to God
22 May 2019
On the final day of the ‘Ready to Serve’ event, more than 500 young people encountered the Holy Spirit and dedicated themselves to God
Salvation Army Leader in Sri Lanka Calls for Prayer and Unity
26 April 2019
As Sri Lankans try to regain a sense of normality following the Easter terror attacks, Col Suresh Pawar asks for the prayers of the global Salvation Army
26 April 2019
As Sri Lankans try to regain a sense of normality following the Easter terror attacks, Col Suresh Pawar asks for the prayers of the global Salvation Army
General Reiterates ‘Spiritual Imperative’ to Care for Children at International Conference
09 April 2019
Child protection practitioners from around the world attended a three-day conference in March 2019, focusing on ‘New Learning and Best Practice’
09 April 2019
Child protection practitioners from around the world attended a three-day conference in March 2019, focusing on ‘New Learning and Best Practice’
General Peddle encourages The Salvation Army to faithfully and effectively engage with complex moral and social issues
12 March 2019
The General called on all present to find more ways to be effective in engaging Salvationists and the wider Salvation Army in the issues of the day.
12 March 2019
The General called on all present to find more ways to be effective in engaging Salvationists and the wider Salvation Army in the issues of the day.
General’s New Year Message heralds Call to Mission to all connected with The Salvation Army
01 January 2019
Mission must be the priority ‘however and wherever we connect with The Salvation Army’, says international leader
01 January 2019
Mission must be the priority ‘however and wherever we connect with The Salvation Army’, says international leader