05 Oct largest ethnic group

The Hausa are the largest ethnic group in West Africa, a high majority of which are Muslims. Currently, only 0.15% of Hausa people living in Niger are evangelical Christians. Pray that God will continue to call people to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to...

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14 Sep Important Nomadic Festival

Today, the Cure Salée (Salt Cure) festival, an important annual West African celebration, is taking place in the small town of In-Gall, in North-east Niger. More than 5,000 Nigerien Nomads and their herds have made the pilgrimage to celebrate.  The nomads gather in In-Gall at the height...

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07 Sep rote memorization

In Niger, rote memorization of religious Islamic text is standard, and often brutally enforced. Yet, there are children who are eagerly memorizing scripture.  Pray for their young hearts and minds that they could believe the truth in their hearts and not just say it with...

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31 Aug 50-100 students per teacher

Pray for the students of Niger. Most classrooms are composed of 50-100 students per teacher. Often classrooms do not have desks, power, or basic materials. School is frequently cancelled due to teacher strikes and it is not abnormal for all students to...

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24 Aug Spiritual darkness

Many people groups in Niger worship spirits and live in fear of evil spirits. Pray that as Nigeriens become Christians, that they will flee from spiritual darkness and no longer be subject to demonic influences.   Beaucoup de groupes de personnes au Niger adorent les esprits et...

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17 Aug $2 a day

The average Nigerien lives on approximately two dollars a day. Most Nigeriens do not save money or plan for their future or their children’s futures. Pray that the Nigerien people will come into relationship with the True God who loves them, provides for them, and...

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08 Aug neglected and scorned

Pray for the women of Niger who endure great difficulties and hardships. Women are frequently mocked and beaten if they grieve or express pain. It is forbidden for women to go to a morgue or burial site. Women are expected to remain...

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04 Jul 70% under 25 years

According to the CIA World Factbook, almost 70% of the Niger populace is under the age of 25. Gender inequality, including a lack of educational opportunities for women and early marriage and childbirth, also contributes to high population growth. Pray for the youth of Niger. ...

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27 Jun Polygamous Marriages

It is estimated that over 1/3 of Nigerien women are in polygamous marriages. Please pray that Nigerien women would come to know Jesus Christ and experience the love and grace of a God who delights in them.   On estime que plus d'un tiers des femmes nigériennes...

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22 Jun Violent Discipline

According to UNICEF’s “State of the World’s Children,” 81.6% of Nigerien children between the age of 2-14 have experienced violent discipline within the last month. Please pray that Nigeriens would accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and that in turn, they would love,...

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