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Open Doors partners report there are no open churches in parts of north-eastern Burkina Faso as Christians have largely been forced to flee violence from Islamic extremists. "Where we came from there are no more Christians," says one believer. "We ask you brothers and sisters around the world...

The ongoing insecurity keeps Christians from cultivating their own land and ;providing for their families. Thank God that Open Doors partners were able to deliver relief aid to over 300 displaced families and pray that this aid will encourage vulnerable believers. "Things are hard for the young...

Sri Lanka - Reports of opposition against churches and believers are increasing. Ask God to protect Christians living in majority Buddhist or Hindu areas, and pray that Open Doors partners will be able to strengthen these believers to stand firm. Boko Haram extremists continue to target...

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...

Incessant attacks by Boko Haram have forced many believers to move to the mountains for protection. Pray for Open Doors partners providing aid to those affected, and pray for an end to the attacks. "We pray that the Lord will bring the enemies to faith," shares one believer, "so that they will...

We're all weary of COVID-19 - the pandemic has caused so much pain and suffering for so many people. Every nation has been affected by the virus. But as we see restrictions loosening and case and death tolls dropping, we must remember this isn't the case in many places where Christians are...

Incessant attacks by Boko Haram have forced many believers to move to the mountains for protection. Pray for Open Doors partners providing aid to those affected, and pray for an end to the attacks. "We pray that the Lord will bring all the enemies to faith,: shares one believer, So that they...

Sometimes the faith of the people we pray with can be so moving. The story of A Dhon and his wife Y Mae is one of these times. We previously had the chance to pray for A Dhon, Y Mae and their two sons in Vietnam, who are under heavy oppression for their faith. Their situation has gotten even...

"In every difficulty and uncertainty, God has been a constant help and placed encouragers in my life, proving He never leaves His children or forsake them when storms arise in life, " Ravi says. That might just seem like a nice sentiment - but Ravi and his wife have been tested repeatedly as...

Friends, we have received a request to pray with pastors in Myanmar who experienced the atrocities of Myanmar's military junta in the past. Since the latest military coup in February, some pastors - traumatised by memories of the past - have not been able to read the Bible, pray or encourage the...

Friends, we have received a request to pray with pastors in Myanmar who experienced the atrocities of Myanmar's military junta in the past. Since the latest military coup in February, some pastors - traumatised by memories of the past - have not been able to read the Bible, pray or encourage the...

Friends, in the past, we've asked for prayer for Christians in the city of Qamishli, in Northern Syria. Christians there have endured so much - they were surrounded by ISIS during the Syrian Civil War, and they've endured regular unrest thanks to insurgent groups and during the Turkish invasion...

Friends, in the past, we've asked for prayer for Christians in the city of Qamishli, in Northern Syria. Christians there have endured so much - they were surrounded by ISIS during the Syrian Civil War, and they've endured regular unrest thanks to insurgent groups and during the Turkish invasion...

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...

Hindu extremists believe that all Indians should be Hindus, and that the country should be rid of Christianity and Islam. They use extensive violence to achieve this goal, particularly targeting Christians from a Hindu background. Christians are accused of following a "foreign faith" and blamed...