31Tunisia

Christians in Tunisia are subject to increasing surveillance by the authorities. Believers who are monitored can be arrested and questioned, and have their homes searched.

For the first time, authorities made unprecedented arrests of foreign Christians. They falsely use “human trafficking” charges to justify harassment and group foreign Christians along with undocumented sub-Saharan African migrants. Many of these believers have lost their jobs, faced racial abuse from their communities, or have fled.

Due to hostility, Tunisian converts feel forced to conceal their faith, leading to isolation as they’re unable to gather for worship and mutual support.

Meet Rasha

“I didn’t have a space to talk and open my heart to others my age. I want to give them that opportunity. I know how much I wanted that when I was younger.”

Rasha* (name changed), a young believer from North Africa who participated in a youth forum supported by Open Doors.

What does Open Doors do to help?

In cooperation with local partners and churches, Open Doors supports believers in North Africa through leadership and discipleship training, trauma counselling, prayer and livelihood assistance.