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Why Niger Needs Hope
One of the poorest countries in the world, the average individual in Niger makes less than $400 per year. The region is heavily Islamic, and a mere 0.3% of the population are Christians. The vast majority of people in Niger are Muslim. Christians number fewer than 100,000 people.
We work with Nigerien leaders to produce Christian media in eight languages, broadcast on local FM radio and distributed on SD cards that can be listened to on mobile phones. The follow-up leaders gather new believers and seekers into small groups and establish churches as the groups grow. Niger is one of the least reached countries in the world, and yet we are seeing amazing stories of salvation.
The Problem
Converting to Christianity in Niger can bring severe consequences, including being kicked out of one’s home, losing custody of children, or suffering physical harm. Radical Islamists destroy property, kidnap people, and intimidate communities. Political instability has further disrupted life and ministry. Believers often face social and economic discrimination.
Our Strategy
Produce radio programs and distribute SD cards with biblical teaching.
Train young people in media production and offer classes at literacy centers to provide an entry point for building relationships and sharing the gospel.
Maintain contact with new believers, offering practical help such as finding safe housing or employment when needed.
Yemi’s Journey to Faith
When you support Words of Hope, you are helping people around the world encounter God’s life-changing love in real and personal ways. In a village
Equipping Young People in Niger
Words of Hope Niger partners with the Evangelical Church of the Republic of Niger to empower indigenous communities. Together, we collaborate with a local team
Christ Alone
A year ago, a resident in Niger informed Words of Hope’s Hausa language producer that he was suspicious of our Christian programming. As a Muslim, he expected to find much of the content of our Hausa programs offensive. He was angry at the thought that local programming might be attacking the majority Muslim faith of the region.
Prayer Requests
- Pray for those who decide to follow Christ, that they would be protected from persecution.
- Pray for listeners who have had to leave their homes because of instability in the region.
- Pray for the distribution of small SD cards with gospel content.
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