Open Doors magazine
November/December 2025
Robin* (11) in Bangladesh has seen his life torn apart by persecution. His church was attacked by a mob, he is rejected at school, and even his father disowned him – all because he follows Jesus. Being a Christian often means persecution and poverty, but you can find out in the latest magazine how you can unwrap hope for Robin, and other persecuted children around the world.
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Previous Issues
September/October 2025
Jemal* and his family were forced to flee their community in Ethiopia when Islamist militants attacked. Their home was ransacked and their businesses burnt down. Hundreds of families were displaced. The latest edition of the Open Doors Magazine shares their story and how the Arise Africa campaign aims to stop the violence and start the healing.
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July/August 2025
What is life like for Christians who face death threats and violence if their faith is discovered? You can read Yasin’s* story of courageous faith as an undercover believer in Iraq in the latest issue of the Open Doors Magazine – which also includes the Annual Review of 2024.
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May/June 2025
Pastor Yang in Myanmar has to flee bullets and bombs. He, his family and his church are repeatedly displaced by conflict and persecution, never knowing when the next move will have to come. Read his moving story, and see how you can support displaced believers around the world, in the latest Open Doors magazine.
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March/April 2025
Jorina in Bangladesh faced a humiliating attack. Women in her community forced her to strip naked, looking for a physical ‘mark’ of her conversion to Christianity. But her faith is resilient – and she is keen to teach other Bangladeshi women their true worth in God’s eyes. Read her story, and much more, in the latest magazine.
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January/February 2025
Joo Min* left North Korea to find food and income. She found that at an Open Doors safe house – and, more importantly, she found Jesus too. Then she made the extraordinary decision to return to North Korea. If you left the darkest place on earth, what would make you go back? Find out in the latest Open Doors Magazine.
*Joo Min’s story is taken from accounts of two North Korean believers. As the real people are currently living and ministering in North Korea, some details have been combined or omitted to protect their identities.
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November/December 2024
Rumana (9) is rejected and bullied at school for her faith – by other children and also by the teachers. Despite what she faces, Rumana’s faith is extraordinary. You can read her story in the Christmas edition of the Open Doors magazine, as well as letters from thankful believers who are benefiting from your support and prayers, and much more.
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September/October 2024
In this Arise Africa campaign special, you can meet Pastor Barnabas – he lives in a Nigerian displacement camp with thousands of Christians who have fled violent persecution. Across sub-Saharan Africa, 16.2 million Christians are displaced by violence and conflict. Find out more in the latest magazine.
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July/August 2024
Khada* in Afghanistan became a Christian after her boss bravely gave her a Bible. Her husband also decided to follow Jesus. Tragically, he was found murdered when his secret faith got out. In the latest magazine, you can read Khada’s courageous story and discover what life is like for secret believers in Afghanistan and other countries.
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May/June 2024
Pastor Laxman* in India was beaten and arrested for his faith. While he was in prison, a mob destroyed his church. He is just one of the growing number of ordinary Christians in many parts of India who face intense persecution every day. You can read Pastor Laxman’s extraordinary story in the latest Open Doors magazine.
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