According to unicef.com, over 50% of the Nigerien population between 7-16 years of age are not enrolled in school. There are geographic gaps in school coverage and inequities have deepened, with the poorest and rural children least likely to attend school. Pray that as the...
When “Lucius” was passing out mosquito nets in a community, he met a young woman who asked for prayer. Her husband left over a year ago to go to Agadez and she has not seen or heard from him again. Lucius was touched by her...
Jesus told Paul that "I am sending you to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by...
Pray for “Rahila,” a young woman who recently attended a training for Christian leaders and stated that she believed in Jesus but feared the repercussions if she chose to follow Christ. Rahila is her husband’s second wife, and she fears he will leave her if...
“Yaake” is a ritual dance performed among the Wodaabe people. During this dance, Wodaabe men open their eyes wide and smile a wide smile in order to display their coveted white eyes and white teeth. The men speak incantations and tremble violently and seek spirit...
Yusef has been sharing his faith with "Dona," an older brother who has been open to the Gospel. When Dona noticed that Yusef had taken people from their village to participate in a Christian training, he was furious. He locked Yusef in a room and severely...
"So I always take pains to have a clear conscience toward both God and man." (Acts 24:16) Ask the Lord to give Nigerien believers perseverance in going to such pains as Paul describes in this verse. Pray that their toil would result in many friends,...
“By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 Collectivism is a strongly held ideal in Niger, where families and communities are expected to work together for the greater good. However, this is often done out of a...
Continue to pray for “Nafisou’s” 4-month-old son, “Douda. When Nafisou’s young wife passed away suddenly a few months ago, another mother in the village agreed to nurse Douda, yet, he has remained weak and sickly. Nafisou and his parents ask for prayer for baby Douda...
Paul was told by Ananias: "for you will be a witness for him to everyone of what you have seen and heard." (Acts 22:15) Pray that every believer in Niger would be equipped to share their story (testimony) and God’s story (the Gospel). Pray that...