Gift 4: Help believers heal from the trauma of persecution

Description

Persecuted believers who’ve faced life-altering experiences due to persecution suffer trauma. They’re sometimes forced to suppress their emotions and pain because of those around them. They also find it hard to make sense of the hurt they feel when experiencing things such as the loss of loved ones, homes and even dignity and so find it difficult to express what they’re feeling, which is why the need for trauma care and support remains vital.

Restoration and healing happen when these believers have access to trauma support and counselling. Tirham*, an Open Doors trauma care worker, shared the following on seeing the healing that happens through trauma workshops:

“The way trauma healing works, it’s just a miracle. It’s like offloading a burden in their hearts. You can see it from their faces. They start smiling and laughing, and you know they’re able to sleep well.”

You can help begin the journey of healing through your gift today to help believers heal from the trauma of persecution with trauma care training and resources, enable caregivers to receive trauma care counselling training, or help run a trauma healing camp for children.

R305 could provide one believer with trauma care through online and in-person training and resources.
R705 could send one caregiver for training on trauma counselling.
R1 630 could help run a trauma healing camp for children.

**Disclaimer: Each gift from this calendar represents a contribution to a specific area of ministry. The gift amounts are examples of projects within larger packages. Your specific gift will go towards those packages (i.e. ministry area, region). Should any package become fully funded, we will apply your gift where the need is greatest. Representative image used for security reasons.