More than 365 million Christians suffer persecution and discrimination. Will you stand with them?

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World Watch List

The World Watch List is Open Doors’ annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.

Levels of persecution:
  •   Extreme
  •   Very High
  •   High
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2024 ranking
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Our Impact

1
Million
Bibles distributed worldwide
3.3
Million
Received Bible training
979,459
people
Received emergency relief
 

Last year Open Doors was able to support millions of persecuted Christians around the world.

Your support keeps the church around the world standing strong.

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Prayer and praise

Please pray
Extremist attacks typically increase at Christmas, as extremists target Christians and attack church gatherings. Pray against attacks.
Please pray
Pray for Christian boys in sub-Saharan Africa who are growing up without a father due to extremist attacks. Pray that they will be supported by faithful men in the church.
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