Easter is central to the Christian calendar. Around the world, the Church celebrates the hope of resurrection, light after darkness. Sadly, it’s also a time of heightened danger for our persecuted family in Christ. Over the years, Christians have been…
Covid-19 is fuelling a growing, hidden “shadow pandemic” of gender-based violence, abduction and trafficking, directed towards Christian women and girls around the world. This is one of the findings of a new report commissioned by the ministry organisation Open Doors International, which supports and strengthens persecuted Christians all over the world. The report, entitled…
Today is International Women’s Day. In many countries across the world, this day is dedicated to celebrating women's achievements in the social, economic, cultural, and political spheres. It also brings attention to gender parity and women's rights. International Women’s Day…
We praise the Lord that this year, Open Doors Southern Africa can celebrate 50 years of serving the persecuted Church. We also praise Him that this month our Executive Director, Jan Gouws celebrated 30 years of serving the persecuted Church…
Persecution of Christians seriously increases on African continent amid Covid-19 pandemic Open Doors International released its 2021 World Watch List (WWL) on 13 January. This list, compiled annually, announces the top 50 countries in numeric order where Christians experience the…
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas in South Africa, our hearts go out to persecuted children and their families. In many countries where Christians are persecuted for their faith, Christmas is a dangerous time of the year for believers. Their…
The ministry organisation Open Doors Southern Africa, which supports persecuted Christians all over the world, recently appointed the well-known singer Loyiso Bala as its ambassador. Loyiso is a member of two popular singing groups, the Bala Brothers and Swing City,…
In many countries around the world, Christians face various atrocities for their faith in Jesus. Male, female, young and old, in countries where Christians are persecuted for their faith, it doesn’t matter your gender or age – if you serve…
Recently Instagram and other social media platforms have been flooded with black and white photos in solidarity with a movement and hashtag campaign known as #ChallengeAccepted and #WomenSupportingWomen. According to the New York Times, the campaign was started by Turkish…
