Pray for opportunities for women to receive literacy training so that they can in turn help teach their children to read. There are many regions throughout Niger where there are no educational opportunities, so a large majority of the population remains illiterate. Pray for the...
The concepts of honor and shame are extremely important to the Nigerien Muslim population. Many do not even want to consider that Christ is the Son of God because they do not want to bring shame upon their family or face rejection. However, those who...
Psalm 37:25 “I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.” Pray for the children who daily beg in the streets of Niamey. Pray that the Lord will satisfy their needs and meet them...
The religion of Islam began with Muhammad having a dream, therefore, dreams and visions are highly respected among Muslims and are viewed as a vehicle of divine revelation. Across Niger, many Muslims are having dreams and visions of meeting Jesus. Pray that Jesus would appear...
According to Unicef’s State of the World’s Children 2023 report, the number of live births per woman in Niger is 6.8, which is higher than any other country in the world. The worldwide average is 2.4 live births per woman; in the United States, there...
There is a common belief among the Hausa that people can consult with a marabout (or religious leader) to seek retaliation. For example, if a woman has a conflict among a co-wife, she might visit a marabout who will write a quranic verse on paper...
Sorcery is commonly believed among all Nigerien people groups. Nigeriens state that sorcerers live in every village and neighborhood and people daily seek sorcerers to call upon evil spirits to attack their enemies or seek protection. For example, it is frequently reported that when one...
Pray for the people groups who live in remote areas of Niger that are struggling to survive and provide for their families. Pray that God will provide for their basic physical needs through the local churches and government aid in ways that are sustainable long-term. ...
According to Unicef’s State of the World’s Children 2021 report, 48% of Nigerien women aged 20-24 have given birth before the age of 18. Pray for young girls who are subjected to child marriage at a very young age. Pray for adolescents who give birth...
According to the Population Reference Bureau’s 2022 World Data Sheet, Niger has the world’s highest annual population growth rate of 3.7 percent. At this rate, it is possible that by 2050, Niger could see its current population of 26.2 million nearly triple to 67 million. Current...