Jul 12, 2026 | News & Stories
Nearly the entire population is Muslim, and leaving Islam can bring severe consequences from family, community, and society. Christians often live quietly and cautiously, knowing that even small expressions of faith can bring rejection, isolation, or danger. Yet even...
Jul 9, 2026 | News & Stories
The Church in Mauritania Mauritania is one of the most difficult places in the world to follow Jesus openly. Leaving Islam can bring rejection from family, pressure from the community, and the loss of relationships. Because of this, many Christians worship quietly in...
Jul 2, 2026 | News & Stories
For generations, Protestant churches have quietly served Christian communities in Iran despite increasing restrictions. Today, two historic congregations are facing new challenges that many Christian leaders say reflect growing pressure on evangelical believers across...
Jun 30, 2026 | News & Stories
There are no excavators. Only neighbors digging through the rubble with their bare hands, refusing to stop searching for loved ones. Following the devastating earthquakes that struck parts of South America on June 24, entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble....
Jun 15, 2026 | News & Stories
Following Jesus among the Turkic people of Uzbekistan In a small city in Uzbekistan, Jamshid* keeps his faith quiet Each morning, before the streets begin to fill, he wakes early and opens his Bible on his phone. He reads only for a few minutes. Then he closes it...
Jun 10, 2026 | News & Stories
International Christian Response is pleased to announce Hans Erchinger as the ministry’s new Executive Director. Hans brings a lifelong passion for the persecuted Church, extensive nonprofit leadership experience, and a deep dependence upon Christ into this new role....
Jun 8, 2026 | News & Stories
A former imam discovers Christ and helps others do the same. Morocco is experiencing a quiet but significant shift. While the country remains overwhelmingly Muslim, local ministry leaders report that more Moroccans are openly questioning long-held religious...
Jun 1, 2026 | News & Stories
Faithful witness in a place where following Jesus comes at a cost. Uzbekistan is a nation where faith, culture, and identity are deeply connected. Most of the population comes from a Muslim background, and for those who choose to follow Jesus, faith can bring...
May 28, 2026 | News & Stories
“Thanks to you, I am free again!” In Pakistan, accusations of blasphemy can destroy lives in an instant. Sohail*, a Christian husband and father of four daughters, was living quietly in a rural village when his life suddenly changed. After leaving his cell phone...
May 17, 2026 | News & Stories
Hope in Ukraine’s Harshest Winter This winter, life in Ukraine became a daily fight to endure. After repeated attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure, millions were living without reliable electricity. In cities like Kyiv, entire apartment blocks sat in...
May 14, 2026 | News & Stories
Religious freedom concerns are growing in Indonesia after local officials in South Sulawesi halted construction of a Christian prayer house following protests from Muslim residents. The dispute, centered in Kappuna village in North Luwu Regency, highlights the...
May 4, 2026 | News & Stories
Across Ukraine, the ongoing effects of war continue to shape daily life. Repeated attacks on infrastructure have left many without reliable electricity, heat, or basic services—especially in the coldest months. For families, even simple daily needs have become...