local partners

Following the coup, the authorities have greatly enhanced their digital surveillance capabilities. It's impacted our local partners, who must be very careful in their communications and financial transactions. Please pray that their work will not be hindered and ask God to provide more workers...

When Doni converted to Christianity from Islam, his mother began to persecute him. Open Doors local partners have helped him with a home and starting a small business selling food. Please pray that Doni will be able to forgive his mother and that God will bring about healing and reconciliation...

At the time of writing, the country is experiencing political and economic turmoil. Food and fuel shortages - among other issues - are gravely affecting Christians and local partners. Pray that there will be no barriers to local partners reaching those in need. Thanks so much for praying, Yah...

When Som became a Christian, she burnt the animist idols she used to worship. But this angered villagers who destroyed her house. In the same village, Saser and Mihea were severely beaten for refusing to deny Jesus. Pray for Open Doors local partners as they support these 3 believers. Thanks...

Friends, a few weeks ago we told you the story of Jashim, a new brother in Bangladesh who was physically attacked twice by a large mob for not renouncing his faith in Christ. He was hospitalized and severely traumatized by the events, and his wife and children went into hiding. Jashim sent his...

Christians from the Tausug tribe have their own translation of the New Testament. This year, Open Doors local partners began work on translating the Old Testament. Ask the Lord to substain the team and guide the in their choice of words. Thanks so much for praying, Elohim bless you. Taken from...

Our precious sister Ruti (not her real name) lives in a country somewhere in Southeast Asia. We can't say more, for her protection. She was 17 when she fell in love with a young Christian man who led her to fall in love with Jesus despite her Muslim background. Her family were stunned. They...

In recent months our local partners have been more closely monitored by Syrian security officials. Pray for protection over the projects they run and wisdom in handling questions about the funding and purpose of these projects. Pray for God's favour so that they can continue to serve Him in...

Lucio and Rufina Jimenez's family in the state of Hidalgo includes 12 people - from a 90 year old mother don to a baby due to be born any time. Last year, the family refused to participate in local religious customs because they follow Jesus. And that's when the trouble began. A few months ago...

We have brought you stories of difficulties throughout Central Asia in light of the COVID-19 pandemic - and unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be getting any better. And now our brothers and sisters in Turkmenistan are asking for your prayers. One local contact from Turkmenistan shares: "We now...

For peace in Sudan, protection of those in custody, and wisdom and courage for the international community as they address the coup For the protection of brothers and sisters during this dangerous and uncertain time, provision for all their needs, and courage as they look to keep following Jesus...

Shanti and her family had been to every place of worship and spent all their money trying to find a cure for Shanti, Then they went to church. "To my disbelief, I sensed my health improving and continued to attend the church and prayed. My health was restored and I was healthy without spending...

Shalman (27) was the first person in his Muslim family to follow Jesus. He kept his faith a secret, knowing the consequences of others finding out he is a Christian - but he couldn't hold it in. He shared the gospel with his friends. In early August, people in Shalman's community found out about...

Extremists use lies and hatred to encourage discrimination and violence against Christians in India. But your prayers and support help Open Doors local partners to provide practical help, training and encouragement for our persecuted brothers and sisters. Sumitra is a believer in northern India...

Many Christians in India face social exclusion for being Christians, including Sumitra who was unable to get work in her local community. "We could barely manage to have meals twice a day," she says. But with your prayers and support, Open Doors local partners helped to create a small cottage...

Content warning: Please be aware this post contains descriptions of sexual violence. If you don't want to read please skip to the end for the prayer requests. This spring, 14 year old Sukla, a convert from Hinduism, and her family attended a cultural event in southwest Bangladesh. Sukla became...

Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, yet Hindu extremist groups often use anti-Christian propaganda to spread the lie that India is a Hindu state where Christians don't belong. Sadly Christians in India with low levels of education often don't know they have the...

"Why have you converted to Christianity? You must go to hell. You will be destroyed! That's what Muslim extremists yelled at a group of Christian converts in Bangladesh as the radicals entered the homes of the believers. The next day, the 10 Christian families - 23 people in all - were invited...

India's economy has been badly hit by the pandemic. Millions of people have lost their jobs, and many, including Christians, are struggling to survive. Ask God to protect Open Doors local partners delivering relief aid to those in need. At the time of writing, Covid cases are increasing in...