In traditional Wodaabe culture, when a woman has her first child, she returns to live with her parents for three months prior to giving birth and remains there until the child’s third birthday. During that time, the woman is not allowed to leave her...
The Zarma people of Niger have a mixed faith of Islam and animism and spirit worship. The witch doctor is seen as a vital component to peace and health. Pray that this stronghold would be broken and that God’s Spirit would open their eyes to...
Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” In Islam, eternal life is acquired through doing more good works than evil, yet it is not guaranteed. Pray that Nigeriens would come...
Often, when the Zarma become Christians, they hide their faith and practice it only in secret for fear of persecution, shame, or losing their prestige. Pray that Zarma believers would not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but would boldly proclaim the Gospel...
Songhai women do not tell others when they are pregnant because of a superstition that has been passed down for generations. Songhai women believe that if they speak of their pregnancy, demons will attack them, make them weak, or kill their unborn children. Pray that...
A majority of the population in Niger wears tailored clothing in vibrant and beautiful colors. Typically, tailors live in every neighborhood and are constantly busy sewing complete outfits for those in their community. Pray that the Gospel would be as beautiful and vibrant in...
In Niger, many people believe that when a woman dies childless, her life was unfulfilled. Pray for the women throughout Niger who struggle with infertility and experience extreme heartache and difficulties as a result. Pray that these women would be loved and valued whether or...
In Niger, there remains a continued desire for large families. The average woman gives birth to approximately 7 children in her lifetime. Many families have more than one wife and therefore Nigerien families are very large. Please pray that Fathers would accept Christ as their...
Although the Tuareg people are Muslim in name, they continue to believe in the presence of various spirits and gods. It is common for Tuareg men to wear protective amulets containing verses from the Qur’an. Most Tuaregs in Niger adhere to the outward practices of...
Women are frequently mistreated in Niger. While standing outside of her gate one woman overheard a man speaking to his son about her, “See, women aren’t worth anything. They are of lower value than a sheep.” Pray that the women of Niger would know that...