29 September 2026

Pray with us for the Arise Africa petition hand-in

This is a crucial moment for the Arise Africa campaign and our brothers and sisters in sub-Saharan Africa – and your prayers are needed. Join us as we pray for the hand-in of the petition across Open Doors bases around the world.

Phoebe
Open Doors Team

Purple background with the words 'Arise Africa petition hand-in prayer'

After three years of the Arise Africa campaign, we now approach a crucial moment when Open Doors bases around the world will be handing in their nation’s petition to governing bodies. For Open Doors UK & Ireland, that day will be Thursday 12 November – a day that is fast approaching.

At this crucial moment, your prayers are needed now more than ever as we present a collective cry to governments globally – the cry of the persecuted church in sub-Saharan Africa, advocating for justice, protection and restoration. Below, you will find invitations to pray for the petition hand-ins with Open Doors bases from different countries – expressing our unity with one another and with our brothers and sisters of the church in Africa. These audio-invitations will be released every Tuesday in the build-up to the hand-in of the petitions.

Pastor Josiah holds a picture of his martyred wife and son in front of a rocky backdrop. — *Pastor Josiah mourns the loss of his wife and sons, killed in an attack*

“Those who are praying, don’t think your prayers are not being felt – they are. Through them, I have understood the love of believers. Prayers reach anywhere.” – Pastor Josiah

Please join us in prayer as we look forward to this significant moment in the Arise Africa campaign. Thank you.

Week one: Open Doors UK & Ireland

Week two: Open Doors Netherlands

Week three: Open Doors France

Week four: Open Doors International (EU)

Week five: Open Doors Sweden

Week six: Open Doors International (UN)

Please pray

Give thanks to the Lord for His faithfulness in empowering the Arise Africa campaign and working on behalf of His people in sub-Saharan Africa
That more signatures would be added and for a practical, sustained impact following the petition hand-ins
For the church in sub-Saharan Africa, that they would remain steadfast in faith and abounding in joy.

Please give

Every £24 could provide training for a believer, equipping them with a biblical response to persecution.
Every £32 could help equip a church leader with the skills needed to provide trauma care to their church community.
Every £49 could help give a believer short-term relief, medicine and shelter, and long-term support through an income-generation project.

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