Not going home
for Christmas

More than 10 million people have fled Sudan as the civil war rages on. Among them is Soriah, who escaped to Egypt after her home was destroyed by a bomb.

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Soriah: a Christian from Sudan who left everything behind

Soriah is a Sudanese Christian woman whose home was bombed in the civil war. She is one of more than 10 million who have been displaced because of the conflict.

Soriah explains how Christian persecution, which was already prevalent in Sudan before the war, is worsening: “There is still persecution, but it’s even more now because they’re taking advantage of the civil war, the conflict, and attacking Christians and persecuting them.”

Like most other believers in Sudan, Soriah fled the country. Churches in neighbouring countries such as Egypt help these refugees as much as they can, providing emergency aid such as food and blankets. But the churches themselves have limited resources.

Soriah’s story mirrors the experience of other believers all around the world, who are forced to run from violence and persecution.

Where are Christians being displaced?

All over the world are Christians forced to flee their homes because of conflict. As well as Sudan, Christians are displaced in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic and Myanmar – to name just a few.

Many of these believers have gone to neighbouring countries in search of asylum. Others remain in their home countries as Internally Displaced People (IDPs). All of these believers need the help of organisations like Barnabas, and other Christians – like you.

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What is Barnabas Aid doing to help Christians who are being displaced?

Barnabas Aid is providing life-changing aid to those displaced because of war.

  • Barnabas supporters are helping displaced Sudanese Christians such as Soriah start their new lives in Egypt.
  • Barnabas supporters are providing emergency relief to Christian IDPs in Nigeria.
  • Barnabas supporters are giving humanitarian aid to displaced Christian families in the Central African Republic.

These are just some of our projects helping displaced Christians receive emergency aid and the means to start rebuilding their lives. These Christians won’t be going home for Christmas, but with your help, they can know the encouraging love of God.

How can you pray for Christians who aren’t going home for Christmas?

We at Barnabas Aid believe in the power of prayer and want to encourage as many believers as possible to pray for our displaced brothers and sisters.

Please pray through these prayer points

  • Ask the Lord to watch over Soriah as she resides in Egypt. Pray that God will give her comfort and strength.
  • Pray for protection for all our brothers and sisters who are being forced to flee their homes. Ask that they will find comfort in each other and in the Lord this Christmas, and that they will cling to Him through this time of uncertainty.
  • Give thanks for the churches who have taken in these displaced believers: those Christians who do not have a lot of wealth or worldly possessions for themselves are still sharing what they have with others who need assistance. Pray that we will all take inspiration from them, generously giving what we can to help those in need this Christmas.