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Over 360 million Christians suffer persecution and discrimination. They follow Jesus, no matter the cost. With your help, we're bringing them resources and hope.

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Your support helps persecuted Christians continue to courageously follow Jesus.
Together, we can reach those where persecution hits hardest.

World Watch List

Open Doors’ annual ranking of the countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.

World Watch List Map
World Watch List Map
Levels of persecution:
  •   Extreme
  •   Very High
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2023 ranking
  1. North Korea
  2. Somalia
  3. Yemen
  4. Eritrea
  5. Libya
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Prayer and praise

Please pray
Pray for everyone affected by violence in Israel and Gaza, and pray that churches in the region can shine the light of Christ.
Give thanks
That Fasil* and Ezana* in Ethiopia can now go to school in safety, thanks to Open Doors local partners running a school for children of all faiths in their community.
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Courageous Christians

These believers are bravely following Jesus despite enormous opposition, or raising support and awareness for the persecuted church. This is the worldwide family of Christians

Ezana Ethiopia
Ezana (name changed) and his twin brother Fasil live in a village where Christians face violent persecution from Islamic militants. A school is helping change their futures.
Meet Ezana
 
Roshan India
Roshan (name changed) and his mum were thrown out of home for being Christians. A bridge school is helping Roshan have a safe, free education and a brighter future.
Meet Roshan
 
Elnura Central Asia
Elnura is a deaf child in a country where deafness often comes with stigma and rejection. You can send a letter of encouragement to children like Elnura.
Write today
 
Elizabeth Colombia
Elizabeth (6) is from Colombia. Her parents work at the Children’s Centre run by Open Doors local partners. “When it’s dark, Jesus makes sure I don’t fall,” she says.
Meet Elizabeth
 
Rebecca North Korea
Rebecca (name changed) is an Open Doors fieldworker taking extraordinary risks to support North Korean refugee women through secret networks in China.
Meet Rebecca
 
Aminah East Africa
When Aminah’s husband discovered she’d converted to Christianity, he beat her and then isolated her from her new community. She is still standing strong.
Meet Aminah
 
Ming China
Ming (name changed) in China smuggled Bibles in a region where they're very difficult to get - knowing his moves were being watched in-person and online.
Meet Ming
 
Mohan India
Mohan* and his family had to leave their home, community and livelihood – all because they trust in Jesus. Open Doors supporters helped them rebuild their lives.
More on India

 

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Your support helps persecuted Christians continue to courageously follow Jesus.
Together, we can reach those where persecution hits hardest.