There is a superstition amongst the Zarma that if someone touches a child’s head, they are cursing the child or placing an evil spirit upon them. Zarma people believe that others frequently seek harm for their neighbors and practice rituals and wear fetishes to protect...
There are numerous people living on the streets of Niamey who are referred to as “fools” among the Nigerien population. Some people battle mental health issues, others have complications resulting from drug use, others are believed to be possessed by spirits, yet they are rejected...
The Zarma people have deep-rooted beliefs in a variety of gods and idols. There are people among the Zarma who are considered intermediaries between the gods and men. They establish and maintain contracts between the deities and Zarma people. For example, a “Sorko” will communicate...
Pray for the Hausa people who are very proud of their Muslim heritage, but have passed on animistic beliefs, and demonic curses to their descendants throughout the generations. Pray that the Hausa people would no longer be slaves to the demonic strongholds that have held...
Zarma culture is usually very interdependent on those living in close proximity. There is a heavy sense of unity and a duty to help take care of each other during times of trouble. Pray that the risk of being rejected would not stand in the...
In Niger, all of the children belong to the husband's lineage group. When a woman’s husband dies, the children are frequently taken from her and given to the deceased husband’s family. Pray that as Nigeriens become Christians, they would allow the women to have rights...
In Niger, disabilities are often considered a punishment from God. Most people with disabilities are subject to prejudices, contributing to the marginalization of children with disabilities. Many children with disabilities are abandoned, hidden, or forced to beg. Pray that the people with disabilities in Niger will...
Pray for the Tuaregs of Niger as they are scattered throughout the land. Through difficult access, our God knows their place in the desert. Pray that the workers among this nomadic people group will have wisdom in accessing and building relationships among the Tuareg people. Priez pour...
According to Unicef’s State of the World’s Children 2022 report, Niger is one of the countries with the highest burden of death among children under 5. Last year, 124,291 children under the age of five died. Approximately 8% of children in Niger die before their...
Pray for believers in all people groups in Niger. For the majority, their Christian walk is a lonely one, lacking true fellowship and support. There is great need for camaraderie within the same culture who are enduring the same hardships. Pray for the relationships to...