He’s been rejected by children at school. Targeted by extremists who burned down his church. Abandoned by his father. Now, Robin and his mom, a single parent, are also facing financial hardship.

Robin sits at the edge of a field, watching other children play football, longing to join in.
“I am a Christian,” he explains in a sad, quiet voice, “So no one plays with me. I just sit here and feel very lonely.”

“I am a Christian, so no one plays with me.”

For children like Robin, in Bangladesh, the cost of faith is heartbreaking. More than 90% of Bangladeshis are Muslim, and radical groups actively target Christians, particularly those who convert from Islam. Robin’s story is a stark reminder that children, too, feel the weight of following Jesus.

Robin’s mom, Moly*, saw a neighbour carrying a Bible… She borrowed it and read in secret. After an incredible healing from illness, Moly gave her life to Christ and her husband, Jubayer*, came to faith too. But their joy was short-lived.

Last August, violence broke out across Bangladesh, and their church was burned down by extremists. That was the last time Robin’s mom and dad were together. Shaken by the attack, Jubayer returned to Islam and divorced Moly, leaving Robin and his mom alone.

Without support, the church’s future in the region is at risk. “Religious and political leaders have a dream to make Bangladesh a Muslim country. There is no place where Christians can live entirely safely,” says Robi*, our local partner.

Today, life is difficult for Robin and his mom. Yet despite the hardship, Robin finds joy in Christmas. “We have fun, eat cake and play with everyone as we celebrate Jesus’ birthday,” he smiles, his eyes shining with excitement. But without your help, this joy might not be possible.

“We have fun, eat cake and play with everyone as we celebrate Jesus’ birthday.”

Unwrap Hope

This year, you can unwrap hope for Robin and other children like him over Christmas.

Your gift will provide more than just immediate relief. It will offer shelter, trauma counselling, education, and ongoing support to strengthen persecuted children and families, enabling them to be resilient, courageous followers of Jesus.

Because of you, children like Robin will not be alone.

“We are strangers, yet you are praying for me so that we can be well,” says Robin gratefully.

Will you unwrap hope this Christmas?

Please give:

• Every R300 could give vital aid to a persecuted family facing financial hardship.
• Every R765 could bring a child to a special Christmas gathering and give them joy.
• Every R1 390 could give Bibles to 10 children to nurture their faith.

Please pray

• For Robin, that he finds new friends and that the mockery stops.
• For strength for Robin’s mom, Moly, and for Robin’s dad to find his way back to Jesus.
• For all children worldwide whose lives are torn apart by persecution.

*Names changed to protect this family.

 *Any excess funds will be used to strengthen persecuted Christians where urgent help is needed.