Persecuted Christians, Open Doors

The Problem

In Sudan Christians are enslaved. In Iran they are assassinated. In Eritrea they are imprisoned. In China they are beaten to death.

In more than 60 countries worldwide, Christians are harassed, abused, arrested, tortured or executed specifically because of their faith.

Today hundreds of millions of Christians are suffering simply because of what they believe.

It is estimated that about 100 million Christians are suffering as a result of persecution.

While the United Nations have the Universal Declaration that was written in 1948 stating that "Everyone has the right to ... change his religion or belief ..." this is not actually the case and unfortunately the United Nations in many cases do not interfere.

The persecution of Christians is largely ignored and unknown around the world simply because there are not enough people telling their story and doing something to bring change to their situation.

The Solution

We believe that God you and I can turn the tide on persecution. We might not be able to stop persecution outright but we can make

Step 1
Listen then tell their story

Step 2
Give something to help

Step 3
Alleviate their suffering

Open Doors support God's global church. This means we deliver bibles, train, equip and strengthen believers through seminars, Bible College and other special programs.

Open Doors visits Christian prisoners and encourage them during their trials. We also send loads of letters, faxes and emails to encourage families and Christian prisoners. These letters remind them that they are not forgotten by the global Christian community.

We also offer literacy and livelihood opportunities to hundreds of desperately poor believers; transform countless communities with health and farming projects; provide places of refuge for those in danger; and personally encourage thousands of isolated believers in dangerous and violent areas.

Human Rights

We believe in human rights.

We believe every Christian has the right to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ, in the same way that everyone has the right to hear it.

We believe every Christian who is persecuted has the right to be remembered and supported by other Christians.

We believe Christians living in the free world (not under persecution) have a right to know how oppressed fellow Christians are being treated.