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What's the problem?
Out of every 10 Christians murdered for their faith across the world, nine of them are in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Open Doors persecution research indicates that Christians in the region are being persecuted on a scale never seen before. Targeted extremist activity means that murder, torture and kidnapping are an everyday threat. 

What’s happening is unprecedented and it’s wrecking lives. The very survival of the church is at risk – unless we act.
Why isn't this bigger news?
It’s under-reported in the media. Relatively few people are aware of the extreme violence. Without more attention, nothing will change – and Christians won’t get the help they need.
What's the aim of the Arise Africa campaign?
Churches in Sub-Saharan Africa are calling upon the body of Christ around the world to stand with them, as one, to stop the violence and start the healing.

Our goal is to join them in raising one million voices to strengthen African Christians and bring the world’s attention to the violence suffered by followers of Jesus in Sub-Saharan Africa.
About the Campaign

What is Arise Africa?

It’s an invitation to you: Unite with your brothers and sisters in Sub-Saharan Africa and stand up to violent persecution.
The Arise Africa campaign seeks to raise awareness and inspire you to act.

Over four years, Open Doors aims to support four million persecuted Christians in Africa spiritually, physically and emotionally. We want to help the church persevere through persecution, and be resilient, resourceful
and influential.
READ THE LOMÉ DECLARATION

Sign the Arise Africa Petition

Through this global petition, we call upon the global community to ensure that Christians and other vulnerable individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa are treated with dignity and respect through:
1. Protection: Providing robust protection from violent militant attacks
2. Justice: Ensuring justice through fair prosecutions of the attackers
3. Restoration: Bring healing and restoration to all affected communities
We aim to present this petition to the United Nations and local governments around the world by 2026.
When you’ve added your name to the petition, you can also submit a prayer to be added to the Tree of Prayer and Justice.

Want to encourage other people to sign the petition?

Direct them to this page, or you can download a printable petition sheet. Get the names added to your sheet, mail it to us and we’ll add the names to the petition! 

Download a printable petition sheet
More Ways to Act

What Else Can I Do?

Read the devotional
Download the Arise Africa devotional to help guide your prayers and Bible study to help you stand with your persecuted family.
Download the devotional
Commit prayer
Download the free Arise Africa Week of Prayer guide and commit to praying for your persecuted family. 
Get your prayer guide
Give a gift
When you give a gift, you stand with your persecuted family and show them they are not alone.
Give a gift today
Isaiah 60:1
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