The Wodaabe people believe in a specific spirit named “Fakande” that can offer protection for your head. Wodaabe men will take the head of a sheep, and will eat part of it and place part of it upon their heads. They believe that this dark...
Many Nigerien women are married between the ages of 12 and 14 and 50% of marriages end in divorce. In Niger, a woman's marital status often determines her social importance. Pray for the women of Niger. Pray that they would come to know the true...
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 recognize the...
According to the Population Reference Bureau 2022 World Data Sheet, 49% of all Nigeriens are under the age of 15; which is the highest proportion of any country in the world. Unfortunately, most of the young population continues to struggle to obtain appropriate education,...
In Islam, there is no assurance of salvation. Many women choose or are forced to marry to better their chances to enter paradise once they die. They also believe that having more children increases their chances. Girls are married off at a young age and...
Pray for the Lord to move in great and mighty ways in the capital city of Niamey. Pray that the Nigerien Christians and missionary community would be united in their efforts to “make disciples of all nations,” working together to reach all of the countries,...
“Toubarkalla” is a word heard frequently throughout Niger, particularly among the Hausa people. When someone compliments your child, or even makes a true statement about yourself or another person, they must say, “Toubarkalla,” or it will be assumed that the statement was made with evil...
Boko Haram, which was founded in Nigeria to “purify Islam in northern Nigeria,” has killed thousands across West Africa including in Niger. They have abducted schoolgirls, used civilians as human bombs, planned suicide attacks, and have recently penetrated Niger’s borders. Pray for a hedge of protection...
According to the United Nations’ Human Development Index (HDI), Niger has the highest adolescent birth rate in the world with roughly 168 births for every 1,000 women aged 15-19. Pray for the young women of Niger. Pray that they would accept Christ as their Lord...
According to unicef.com, fewer than 8% of children have acquired sufficient literacy and numeracy skills by the end of primary school. It was reported that only 1/3 of Nigerien contractual teachers demonstrated acceptable competency levels in 2017. Pray for higher-quality educational opportunities for children and...