“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...
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...