Afghanistan

It’s one challenge after another for Afghans fleeing their homeland. In neighbouring countries, the obstacles facing refugees include extortionate rent, poor living conditions and unreliable bureaucracy. The need is massive, but your support is ensuring that vital aid is reaching both Christian and Muslim Afghan refugees. We caught up with Brother Ishmael – an Open […]

Pray with Saleha in Afghanistan, who found her true calling in her loss

Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters from Afghanistan, which is now the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian. Meet Saleha (not her real name), in her 40s. She and her husband are members of a movement that wants to bring love and hope to Afghanistan. So, unlike many around […]

How to pray for Afghanistan, one year on

One year after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, your prayers are still urgently needed Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters from Afghanistan, which is now the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian. How to pray for Afghanistan, one year on On 15 August 2021, the world looked on […]

God is moving powerfully among Afghan refugees – helped by your prayers and support

Afghanistan’s Christians: “I still haven’t lost my hope”

Football provides escapism and friendship for 140 Afghan children

Killed for following Jesus – four stories of costly faith from Afghanistan

It’s always been rare to get stories about believers in Afghanistan, given the secrecy in which they must live. The Taliban’s takeover just over two years ago has made this even harder. But four stories of courageous martyrs have been shared with Open Doors contacts recently, with each one highlighting the extreme dangers facing our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Please continue to pray for them. (Please note that you might find some of the content below distressing.)

Abdulla and his family had a plan when they fled Afghanistan – but God had other ideas

When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, many Afghans were forced to leave the country for their own safety. This included Abdulla, who you might remember from last year. In this encouraging update, we hear what God has been up to in him and his family’s lives.

Medina is passing on the gospel in Afghanistan, thanks to you

Medina’s husband was killed for his faith in Jesus, but thanks to your prayers and support, Medina continues to follow Christ and share her faith.

Khada in Afghanistan wants to share her secret story with you

Afghanistan’s Christians have to keep their faith secret. If the Taliban find out, the Christian could be killed – as Khada found out.

“We can clearly see God at work” – messages from secret believers in Afghanistan

You might recall Khada, Medina, Hila and Dina from Afghanistan, whose stories were shared during our recent secret believers campaign. Each of them lost their husband for being a Christian. In this update, they talk about how, despite life under the Taliban worsening, they’re standing strong in their faith and seeing God move in extraordinary ways. Their names have been changed for security reasons.