20 Dec the dry land shall be glad

Over 80 percent of the country of Niger is covered by the Sahara desert. Pray that the glory and majesty of the Lord would be evident throughout Niger. Isaiah 35:1-2 “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom...

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06 Dec neglected widows

Many widows are neglected and scorned by their community in Niger. Many Nigerien widows are forced to leave their houses, have their children taken from them, and endure great difficulty finding work. Pray that Nigerien believers would care for the widows and that many would...

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15 Nov teachers on strike

Pray for the teachers in Niger who are frequently on strike as they often do not receive their wages from the government. Pray that the Lord would provide them stamina and endurance to teach the future generations of Niger.   Priez pour les enseignants au Niger qui...

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01 Nov least livable country

According to the United Nations’ Human Development Index (HDI), Niger has been ranked the least livable country in the world for the last four years.  Pray for the people of Niger as they are in extreme disadvantage in the areas of longevity, education, and...

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25 Oct marriage norms

Many men throughout Niger marry while they are in their late twenties; girls often marry while in their early teens. Islamic law allows a man to have up to four wives.  Whether the marriage lasts or not, all of the children belong to the husband's...

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14 Oct External Threats

Niger continues to face various external threats along it’s borders including insecurity in Libya, spillover from conflict in Mali, and violent extremism in northeastern Nigeria.   Please pray that within this time of uncertainty, that God’s certainty would become evident.  May the people of Niger...

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04 Oct 7.6 births per woman

Niger’s fertility rate is approximately 7.6 births per Nigerien woman. One in 10 children in Niger die before age five.  Pray for the mothers and children in Niger.  Pray that the Lord would sustain them within the harsh environment that they live both physically...

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06 Sep Daily Prayer

Nigerien Muslims pray five times daily to Allah. Pray that their hearts and minds would turn towards the One True God who can hear and answer their prayers. Pray that they would grow in the knowledge of an omnipotent and omnipresent God who loves them...

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30 Aug Culture

Most Nigerien schools have an Easter break from classes. Unfortunately, the majority of the population has never heard the story of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice to forgive the sins of the whole world. Pray that the people of Niger would hear of Christ’s love for them....

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23 Aug The Final Sacrifice

Tabaski, the festival of sacrifice, celebrates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Before Abraham sacrificed his son, God provided a ram to sacrifice in his place. In Niger, an animal is sacrificed and divided between family members, neighbors, and...

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