Hear their stories
Hear their stories
Stories of why it takes courage to be a Christian in some countries around the world
Millions of Christian children are orphaned, driven from their homes, and growing up in displacement camps without safety, education, or hope. Many carry deep trauma that will shape their futures unless someone steps in. Their faith keeps them going - but they cannot survive this alone.
Hear their stories. See their courage. Discover who you could help.
The Stories
Maryamu Joseph, escaped Boko Haram in July 2023
Sixteen-year-old Maryamu escaped Boko Haram after being held against her will for nine years. She told ACN how her family were murdered by the Boko Haram.
This is a SOS for internally displaced Christians!
“We have 2 million people in more than 7 IDP camps in the diocese of Makurdi alone. In the camps they lack the basic things of life. What we have tried to do as a diocese, a church is to give them hope. People without hope cannot exist for long.”
Bishop Oliver Doeme Dashe, Bishop of Maiduguri
Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme speaking on the importance of #RW, on how it takes courage to be a Christian and persecution faced by his diocese.
Lebanon – Majeb, young Syrian refugee
“Dad says that the bad people chased us away from our home in Syria; we had to flee, like more than one million people from my country. Dad says that as a child I became a refugee, like baby Jesus, who fled with his Mum and Dad.”
Margaret - lost both legs and sight in 1 eye after attack
On the day of the attack, St Francis Xavier’s Church was packed with parishioners. Margaret was up in the church gallery singing in the choir when gunmen began shooting. Margaret was one of 70 people who suffered serious injuries. 41 people were killed, including six children.
