Darfur’s Christian communities are among the most vulnerable. For years, they have endured harassment, the burning of churches, forced conversions, and the abduction of women and girls. In towns like Nyala and Zalingei, militia fighters have raided worship services and desecrated sanctuaries—turning altars into outposts. One local pastor shared how his congregation was attacked mid-service; families scattered into the bush, carrying nothing but their faith. Yet, against all odds, hidden house churches continue to meet, their prayers whispered in the darkness.

Satellite 

The city of El Fasher has fallen to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), once known as the Janjaweed—a name that still evokes terror, meaning “the devil rides on horseback.” Their reign of terror has returned in full force. From our underground church partners, we receive heart-rending reports: house-to-house executions, massacres, and revenge killings. Families who survived over 500 days of siege are now facing starvation. Thousands are fleeing across the desert on foot, many never reaching safety.

With over half of Sudan’s population facing severe food insecurity, famine has become a weapon of persecution. Christians, often excluded from general relief distributions, suffer doubly: starved for food and targeted for their faith.

Relief

In this dark hour, the Church in Sudan still stands. Underground pastors continue to minister, risking their lives to bring both spiritual and physical sustenance. Through trusted local networks, Voice of the Martyrs, in conjunction with Shai Fund, is providing emergency food aid to 200 Christian families—about 1,800 individuals—in Darfur’s most desperate regions. Each package of millet, sugar, salt, and oil is more than nourishment; it is a tangible message that they have not been forgotten.

Local pastors distribute the food while praying with families and offering hope. “Not only Christians, but even the community has been blessed,” said one pastor who converted from Islam. “This has created a positive picture of the church among Muslims. As a result, many are turning to Christ.”

Please pray about how you and your church family can support our brothers and sisters in Christ in Sudan and Nigeria.