5-5-5 Challenge: Pakistan
[en]One year later, Selina* still wonders if her father will come home. He disappeared while on a ministry trip and there has been no news since. Some local Christians claim… Read more »
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5-5-5 Challenge: Nigeria
[en]Hannatu is 13 years old and wants to become a banker. Her favorite sport is basketball and she loves mathematics. She really likes the Book of Psalms because it tells… Read more »
5-5-5 Challenge: Sudan
[en]It all started with a phone call late in the day. An unfamiliar voice on the other side instructed him to report to the office of the Humanitarian Aid Commission… Read more »
5-5-5 Challenge: Syria
[en]”We’re a humble church in Damascus but nowadays we are helping over 1350 displaced families in Damascus”, pastor Imad says enthusiastically. “It is rewarding that God allows us to reach… Read more »
5-5-5 Challenge: Eritrea
[en]The following letter was written by a pastor in prison: My dearest wife, God, by His holy will, has prolonged my prison sentence. My dear, listen to me—not only as… Read more »
5-5-5 Challenge: Yemen
[en]Yemen, situated on the Arabian Peninsula, consists mostly of desert. The country’s main source of income comes from its petroleum industry. However, poverty is a big problem in Yemen as… Read more »
5-5-5 Challenge: Iran
[en]Authorities in Iran ordered the closure of a church in the capital, Tehran, amid a government campaign to crack down on the few recognized churches offering Farsi-speaking services. The order… Read more »
5-5-5 Challenge: Mali
[en]Before last year, Mali was a country with minimal Christian persecution. However, the situation changed with the capture of the Northern part of the country by Tuareg separatist rebels and… Read more »
5-5-5 Challenge: Maldives
[en]The Maldives are well-known as a dream destination for holidays. The islands are located in the midst of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by blue water and white beaches stretched out… Read more »
5-5-5 Challenge: Somalia
[en]The atmosphere in most Somali cities is chaotic yet functional. Even though an education policy does not exist, private schools are thriving. These are run on various curricula, depending on… Read more »
5-5-5 Challenge: Iraq
[en]Sargon* and his wife Leja* once lived in Baghdad, where Sargon worked as a mechanic. Now, they live in northern Iraq in a small, sparsely furnished apartment. While still in… Read more »
5-5-5 Challenge: Afghanistan
[en]Said Musa* was arrested in Kabul on 31 May 2010; he spent nearly nine months in prison, where at first he was beaten and mistreated. Finally he was able to… Read more »
5-5-5 Challenge: Arab Saudi
[en]Rashid* is a Saudi Arabian student who attended a Western university and surrendered his life to Christ after his roommate shared the gospel with him. Excited about his newfound faith,… Read more »