In Niger, when someone accepts Christ, Muslims will call them “gaida,” a word that means “outsider” or “unbeliever.” Muslims call Christians this as an insult as if they are given a new name for following Christ. Praise God for new believers all over Niger who...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
“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...
Philippians 4:19, “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” According to the CIA World Factbook, “Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world with minimal government services and insufficient funds to develop its resource...
According to Unicef’s State of the World’s Children 2023 report, 58.2% of the Nigerien population is under the age of 18, making it the world's youngest population. This is despite the country's close to 50% poverty rate, which puts many children's futures at risk. About 48% of...