Write a letter

The simple act of sending a letter or card can bring new comfort, hope and strength to brothers and sisters who are suffering for their faith. To be assured that you hold them in prayer, and that they are not forgotten, is one of the greatest gifts you can give to persecuted Christians.

Getting Started

STEP 1.
Before you start, please read our simple guidelines to help you as you write your letters and cards. If you're not sure what to write, use our sample letter as a guide for your own letters and cards of encouragement

STEP 2.
View our current letter recipients and choose who you would like to write a letter too. You may prefer to address your cards and letters simply to 'brother' or 'sister in Christ' and we will forward them to individuals who need encouragement and don't receive many cards.

STEP 3.
Please send your letters to: Open Doors UK, PO Box 6, Witney, OX29 6WG. If you write more than one letter, you do not need to send them in individual envelopes or send stamps. Instead, please put all your letters in one envelope addressed to: c/o Open Doors. We will read them through and collate them before sending them to the recipients.

Letter-writing Guide

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Some recipients of your cards and letters have said:

"These letter are precious to me. I see how much time some people took to hand-make their cards, others took time to write letters. These are to me a tangible testimony that God cares and truly knows us by name. I have drawn great comfort from the love and care expressed." - Mzee William Masolo, father of the late Francis Namukubalo

"God has let me know that I am not alone. I have cried so much but He has wiped my tears. You brothers from Open Doors are part of that handkerchief that He has sent. I feel that you too have felt the absence of Manuel and for that reason you accompany me with that love." - Gloria Camacho, widow of Pastor Manuel Camacho

"I am happy to know that people are praying for us... Now I do not feel alone." - Martha Geleta, widow of Yadeta Dinsa