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STORIES OF BRAVE FAITH

Malith from East Sri Lanka

“They fear that if they have connections with me, the teachers will start to look down on them, too”. Pray for 16-year-old student Malith…

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Ayuba from Nigeria

Ayuba was only 20 when his father was murdered by Islamic extremists in a vicious attack on his village. Watch his story…

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Saengchan from Laos

Saengchan and his friends were arrested because of their faith, but they knew God was with them the whole time…

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    PERSECUTION TRENDS: WORLD WATCH LIST 2026
    As an evangelist to North Korean refugees – Cho’s job seemed impossible, but with God, all things are possible…
    “THERE IS NO PLACE WHERE CHRIST CANNOT BE FOLLOWED”
    Read this incredible story of impossible faith: Aweis began following Jesus in Somalia, a place where Christians aren’t supposed to exist…

    LATEST PRAYER NEWS

    January 26, 2026
    NIGERIA: 177 kidnapped in aTTACK on churches 

    Please pray as a further mass kidnapping devastates a largely Christian community in Kaduna State…

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    January 26, 2026
    IRAN: PLEASE KEEP PRAYING AS DEATH TOLL FROM PROTESTS RISES

    Protests in Iran have gained global attention. See how can we pray for the country at this pivotal time and stand with the underground Iranian church…

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    January 19, 2026
    CHINA: CHURCH FORCED TO CLOSE AND LEADER IMPRISONED

    Pray for the leaders and members of Yayang Church in Wenzhou City who are facing arrest, threats and intimidation from authorities…

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    January 19, 2026
    YEMEN: CRACKDOWN ON CHRISTIANS

    Since the beginning of 2026, more than 50 Christians have been arrested – and haven’t been heard from since.

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    January 12, 2026
    NORTH KOREA: INTERVIEW WITH AN OPEN DOORS SECRET FIELDWORKER

    An Open Doors fieldworker, Lydia Lee*, shares what she sees in the North Korean church, and how you can be part of God’s impossible plan…

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    January 12, 2026
    SYRIA: NEW YEAR’S EVE ATTACK ON A CHURCH PREVENTED

    Thank God that an attack on a church in Aleppo was prevented. Continue to pray for the security and safety of our church family in Syria…

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    January 9, 2026
    NIGERIA: AT LEAST 70 KILLED IN ATTACKS OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

    Please pray: at least 70 people have been killed and several abducted in a series of devastating attacks in Nigeria over Christmas and New Year…

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    January 7, 2026
    SYRIA: NEW YEAR’S EVE ATTACK ON A CHURCH PREVENTED

    Thanks God that an attack on a church in Aleppo was prevented. Continue to pray for the security and safety of our church family in Syria…

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    December 15, 2025
    CENTRAL ASIA: ‘YOU DID NOT COME EMPTY HANDED’

    Pray for the impact of Open Doors partners giving away thousands of gifts and running events for children in Central Asia this Christmas!

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    December 15, 2025
    PHILIPPINES “I FEEL BRAVE… LIKE THERE’S A LIGHT SHINING INSIDE ME’

    Pray for young Christian Inaya and her family as they prepare to celebrate Christmas in secret…

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    THE WORLD WATCH LIST 2026: TOP TEN

    Explore the places where following Jesus is seemingly impossible. Check out our interactive map and pray for change…

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