by Open Doors Philippines | Jul 27, 2021 | Afghanistan, Eritrea, India, Iran, Libya, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Somalia, Yemen
The International Olympic Committee, which puts on the Olympic Games every two years, has a simple vision: “Build a better world through sport.” And that’s what the Games are meant to do. They bring countries together on a world stage to compete peacefully—even...
by Open Doors Philippines | May 7, 2021 | Kenya, News
Ayaan in Kenya had her business destroyed – but kept her faith This Mother’s Day, Ayaan from Kenya shares her prayer for all mothers around the world. Her business was destroyed by neighbours who hated her Christian faith – but Ayaan has seen...
by Open Doors Philippines | Mar 25, 2021 | Somalia
About 12 years ago, Ayaan, a Somali believer from the Horn of Africa, trusted Jesus with her life. She was just 19. When her Muslim family discovered her faith, they threw the young woman out onto the streets. She didn’t think she’d survive. But God has been faithful...
by Open Doors Philippines | Oct 14, 2020 | News, Somalia
Our field has shared a rare report from Somaliland (considered to be part of Somalia). A Christian couple has been arrested for spreading Christianity—spurring local police to bring threats against believers and even encourage citizens to report anyone spreading...
by Open Doors Philippines | Sep 3, 2020 | East & Southern Africa, News, Nigeria, Philippines
On April 7, 2020, Rose had an appointment at the clinic for a prenatal check-up. “I woke up feeling very positive and eager for the clinic visit,” she remembers. “I finished all my house chores and prepared a meal for my husband and daughters.” Rose’s husband,...
by Open Doors Philippines | May 22, 2020 | News, Russia, Somalia, Uganda
In Somalia, the radical Islamist al-Shabaab group told Muslims that coronavirus is spread “by the crusader forces who have invaded the country and the disbelieving countries that support them”. In Russia, state TV station Channel One falsely reported that...
