Pakistan and Afghanistan

Support a Believing Family for Three Months: $130

Since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, our Christian brothers and sisters in Afghanistan have been facing severe persecution and hardship. Many have fled to neighboring countries like Pakistan, living as refugees without legal documents, making it nearly impossible for them to find work or relocate safely. Returning to Afghanistan is not an option for them, as their official IDs indicate that they are Christians and puts them at risk of being killed by the Taliban. 

Al Hayat Ministries

Support Christian Media Outreach to the Muslim World

ICR partners with Al Hayat Ministries to use cutting-edge media to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and bring eternal change in the hearts of Muslims worldwide. Al Hayat is a 24/7 Arabic Christian television network that was founded in 2003 with the vision to have believers from a Muslim background (MBBs) produce programs for a Muslim audience.

Manipur, India

Support a Teacher for One Month: $155

When violence broke out in May 2023 in the state of Manipur, it disproportionately affected Christians. More than 200 people were killed, including 176 Kuki tribal Christians. Over 7,000 homes and 350 churches were destroyed. The violence shuttered schools and moved children elsewhere. “Without proper education, these children face a bleak future, perpetuating the cycle of poverty and instability,” the ICR partner said.

Manipur, India

Rebuild a Burned Home: $1,170

One of the simplest things ICR can do to help displaced believers is to put a roof over their heads so they have a permanent place to call home and they can get out of the relief camps. There are two options for this: rebuilding homes or renting available housing. Both options will be implemented, depending on individual situations.

Manipur, India

Support a Medical Clinic for Displaced Believers for One Year: $12,000

ICR partners plan to provide essential medical supplies and healthcare services in the Manipur relief camps. Partners will source medicines, first-aid supplies, and medical equipment and distribute them as needed. A mobile health clinic staffed with volunteer doctors, nurses and paramedics will serve select relief camps and provide regular health check-ups, vaccinations, and treatment for common ailments. They will also implement hygiene and sanitation programs to prevent disease outbreaks.

Bibles for Iran

Cost per Bible: $13

Christians in Iran often face persecution for their faith from both the government and family members. Conversion from Islam is illegal and is punishable with long prison sentences. Any sort of evangelism or gathering others for worship is also illegal, and the government reserves harsh prison sentences for those it perceives to be Christian leaders. This forces most Christian converts to practice Christianity in secrecy and depend on the underground network for their spiritual sustenance.

Myanmar

Support a Believing Family for One Month: $130

With the constant violence, new families are displaced every day, and there is an ongoing need for food support. However, an ICR partner has identified 160 families who lost everything and need help being reestablished with clothing, basic household goods and food.

Nigerian Widows

Support a Widow (and Family): $200 a Month

Losing a husband in a religiously motivated attack leaves families traumatized emotionally. Additionally, homes and crops are often destroyed in these attacks, rendering families homeless. When families flee to other places, they often lose community connections, also. Then, having lost the family breadwinner, the surviving spouse must find work.

EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN OF CHRISTIAN MARTYRS

Provide One Year of Education for a Student: $1,200

Costs cover K-12 schooling, vocational training for teens and young adults, and university for others. It includes books, uniforms, transportation, school meals, and administration charges.

North India

Provide Urgent Aid

Here’s what it takes to help a persecuted Christian family (five – six people) in either of these two states:

• Travel to safe location: $250
• Housing: $730/year
• Basic necessities: $600/year
• Food: $600/year
• Legal help: $500/year
• Small business start-up: $1,200

Pakistan

Support Families of Imprisoned Believers for One Month: $110

ICR currently supports 30 families whose family members are in prison because of blasphemy accusations with food, rent, and medicine. ICR also covers legal costs for 14 Christians accused of blasphemy.

Syria & Iraq

Provide Food for One Family for One Month: $33

The civil war in Syria began 13 years ago. Ten years ago, the Islamic State (IS) was at the height of its expansion in Syria and Iraq. The world was horrified by the atrocities and declarations to help came quickly. In time, the images faded from the world’s awareness. The suffering, however, remained, and is still present today.

Church Planters in Turkey

Train One Believer for a Year: $1,300

Our partners want to faithfully train new believers in theology and church planting. The plan is to train 25 believers over seven months. In that period, students will get one weekend training course each month. After these seven sessions, the believers will be sent out to different parts of Turkey to start new house churches.