Global Impact 2023: Open Doors Canada
Last year, Open Doors supporters strengthened over 8 million persecuted Christians to be “salt and light” in their communities around the world.
2023 Highlights:
- More than 600,000 people received advocacy support
- More than 3.5 million people received Biblical training and discipleship
- More than 500,000 people were helped with socio-economic support
- More than 1.8 million people received Bibles and Christian literature
- More than 1.2 million people were supported through presence ministry and research
- More than 8 million people were supported around the world – a 7% increase compared to 2022
- 77% more people benefited from Open Doors presence ministry, mainly online programs, compared to 2022
- 10% more Bibles and scripture items were distributed compared to 2022
More than 365 million Christians suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith. That’s one in seven Christians worldwide. Faithful support and prayers show our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ that they are never alone.
Stories of Hope from Open Doors
Ezana and Fasil long for one thing: a safe childhood
Ming, a Bible smuggler, is part of China’s underground church
Tears rolled down Sahar’s face as a car took her away from her family home
These young twins live in southern Ethiopia, where evangelical Christians are relentlessly persecuted. Their father is a bold preacher – so the family is a target.
Recently, Ming’s* home was searched by the authorities again, and he narrowly avoided jail. Ming feels weary and distrustful – but the support of his family in Christ strengthens his faith.
Sahar* went to prison, in Iran, for her faith. But today, she’s safe in a neighbouring country, reunited with her sons. Sahar now helps other women risking everything to follow Jesus.
Why this kidnapping victim says that all things are possible with God
