Covid-19

Coronavirus crisis

When Covid-19 hit her community, Rose was still mourning her husband - he was murdered by Fulani militants in April. No she has no income and no way to buy food.

In Nigeria, and in many other countries, vulnerable Christians are last in line when official aid is distributed. With your help, Open Doors partners can bring the food, aid and hope they need.

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STANDING STRONG WEBINARS

Church buildings may be closed, but you can connect with us online through one of our online events. You can also visit our webinar archive to see past events. Find Out More

COVID-19 VIDEOS: MESSAGES OF HOPE FROM THE PERSECUTED CHURCH

Around the world persecuted Christians are helping their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the difficulties, many have been praying for us too. Find Out More

Your family urgently need help

Lockdown means many persecuted Christians no longer have an income and can’t buy food. Can you help bring vital food to those who need it the most?

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A prayer for the persecuted church during Covid-19

Our persecuted brothers and sisters need our prayers at this uncertain time. Pray using our written prayer during your own quite times, or as a small group or church meeting remotely.

News and stories of persecuted Christians affected by coronavirus

12 August: Pastor Adane, Ethiopia: "Because of Covid-19, the church is in great trouble
5 August: Rose lost her husband. Then she lost her livelihood. But she hasn’t lost her faith in God.
28 July: “You filled our kitchen with food”: 900+ Christian families in Nepal reached with vital aid
24 July: How are Bangladeshi Christians surviving floods, pandemic and cyclone?
23 July: God is working miracles in Central Asia during Covid-19
21 July: 100,000+ Christians in Asia receive Covid-19 aid!
1 July: Coronavirus cases surging in India
26 June: MAIN FEATURE: Feeding Indian Christians in Covid-19 crisis
26 June: Why are Indian Christians last in line for aid?
19 June: Colombian Christians expelled due to Covid-19
16 June: 5 ways Covid-19 is affecting North Korea
12 June: Covid-19 aid impact across Asia
11 June: The underground church in Iran shares Covid-19 hope
10 June: How is the Covid-19 crisis affecting Yemeni Christians?
5 June: Your help is answering Covid-19 prayers in Indonesia
3 June: Attacks during Covid-19 in an Islamic country in Asia
2 June: Vietnamese Christians denied essential Covid-19 aid
29 May: Sri Lankan Christians share Covid-19 aid with their attackers
29 May: An Open Doors partner on distributing aid in the Gulf
29 May: Thanks from Bangladeshi Christians
27 May: Video: you answered Usha’s call for help
21 May: Is North Korea heading for another famine?
18 May: Thousands of Christians in Asia surviving lockdown thanks to your support
12 May: Coronavirus is another crisis for Pastor George’s church in Syria
28 April: Strengthening girls and woman at risk during lockdown
24 April: Fulani attack in Nigeria during lockdown
23 April: Your life-saving impact on India’s Christians
21 April: In India’s coronavirus lockdown, your family is asking for urgent help
17 April: Two stories of hope in the midst of coronavirus
15 April: Al-Shabaab blame coronavirus on Christians
8 April: Bangladesh Christians finding solace during coronavirus
24 March: Isolation lessons from the Chinese church
20 March: Five things to know about coronavirus in Iran
18 March: What can we learn from a church in Wuhan?

Resources to use at home

Here at Open Doors we’re working to help you stay connected with your persecuted family during this difficult time. That’s why we’ve created Church at Home and Children at Home, a range of free resources for churches, individuals and families to use at home. Featuring small group sessions, prayer resources, videos, children’s activities and more.

Resources for Church at Home

On this page, you will find a regularly updated collection of resources to help you connect with the millions of Christians who have been self-isolating for years – not because of a biological virus, but because their faith is seen as toxic and dangerous.

Resources for Children at Home

Stuck at home with nothing to do with the kids? Wondering how to keep your children’s group going during the Coronavirus outbreak? Dive into our children’s resources for hours of activities that could provide some serious fun!