Gifts of Hope
-
$20Bible
Give the Gift of a Bible Read MoreBible
Bible
$20Give the Gift of a Bible
Best Seller
In parts of the world, it is difficult, or even illegal, to own a Bible. Your gift ensures persecuted Christians receive the life-giving Word of God, in their own language, to strengthen the foundations of their faith. Spiritually equipping future generations with God’s Word empowers them to stand on His truth, love, and faithful promises when facing persecution.
“I am so happy to have a new Bible that I can call my own! To me, this Bible is a weapon to overcome and win the battle in life. I believe the Bible will be of great impact in my spiritual journey because it is the foundation on which we should build our lives, and knowing God for yourself, the Bible is the Word of God, and being rooted in God's Word will be the best way of living in this world.” Dorcas, Nigeria
-
$10Sunday School
Give the Gift of Sunday School Read MoreSunday School
Sunday School
$10Give the Gift of Sunday School
Christian children are often persecuted for their family’s faith before they are old enough to understand it. Your gift gives hope to this next generation of believers by introducing them to God. In Sunday school, they are taught about Jesus and the price He paid for them. By giving children the opportunity to receive biblical teaching, you are preparing them to follow Jesus in the face of persecution.
In rural Ethiopia, a Christian-run school and Sunday school is uniting a divided community of Muslims and Christians. It is also enabling children to know and live out the love of God.
“On Sundays, we teach the children that the gospel must not only be shared by speaking it, but also by showing it to your neighbour. Our Sunday lessons teach the Christian children to be of good character and to live a disciplined life.” Pastor Sileshi*, Ethiopia
*Name changed for security purposes
-
$30Empowering Women
Give Women the Gift of Empowerment Read MoreEmpowering Women
Empowering Women
$30Give Women the Gift of Empowerment
Christian women face a double persecution—for their faith and for their gender. But your gift can do more than support a woman’s survival; you can help launch her success story. Empower a Christian woman today with support and training to run her own business and she will pay it forward. She will share the gospel and her newfound skills, impacting the next generation.
“I had to teach other women. God needs all of us to serve his ministry. Ephesians 2:10 spoke to my heart strongly at that time. The verse says, ‘For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ I was inspired to be an empowered woman, doing everything that I can do with all my strength for what God had prepared for me in advance to do.” Lydia, Myanmar
-
$50Farm Friends
Give the Gift of Farm Friends Read MoreFarm Friends
Farm Friends
$50Give the Gift of Farm Friends
Provide an income and feed the family with the versatile gift of Farm Friends. Your gift will help train persecuted believers to raise their own livestock. You will provide a family with a source of nutrition, create extra income streams, and equip them to impact their community. This gift provides for vulnerable families. It gives them a hand to get back on their feet after facing trauma and kindles hope for a more secure future.
“I want to have more milk. I can’t fulfil the high demand. The amount of milk we produce is about 80 litres per day, which is not little, but I can’t control [it]. I have wholesale stores that I provide with dairy and cheese products. So, there is no job like this. Livestock is gold.” Rivan, The Ninevah Plain, Iraq
-
$60North Korean Bible Study
Give Secret Believers the Gift of a Bible Study Read MoreNorth Korean Bible Study
North Korean Bible Study
$60Give Secret Believers the Gift of a Bible Study
North Korea is the most dangerous place to follow Jesus. Being discovered as a Christian can be a death sentence.Your gift gives the Word of Life to isolated North Korean believers who have fled the country, providing Bible studies, pastoral care and fellowship. Help show God’s love and purpose to secret believers with the gift of God’s Word.
“We, North Korean Christians, have to walk the narrow road. There is persecution, trials and other troubles. Some waiver. Only those who view themselves in the mirror that is God’s Word and who train their heart can walk this way.” Secret believer, North Korea
-
$75Trauma Care
Give the Gift of Trauma Care Read MoreTrauma Care
Trauma Care
$75Give the Gift of Trauma Care
When emotional and mental scars run deep, your gift can help heal the hearts and minds of traumatised believers as they receive the support and care they desperately need. This gift integrates gospel truth from the Bible with trauma care so that Christians can walk through the pain, healing from the trauma with the help of God and His Word.
“Thank you to all the supporters. You proved that you are blessed people who love and want to help others without any interest for yourself. May the Lord bless you and strengthen you. You want to strengthen the local church. With your help we established a physiological centre, and you continue to help us.” Monk Wissam, Iraq
-
$100Emergency Kit
Give the gift of an Emergency Kit Read MoreEmergency Kit
Emergency Kit
$100Give the gift of an Emergency Kit
When violence and conflict arise, Christians are often the last to receive aid or are excluded completely because of their faith. This gift will send an emergency kit to the most vulnerable believers facing war, famine, and natural disasters, giving them life-saving food, medicine, water, and housing.
Damaris’ husband was killed by Islamic extremists while defending their property in Cameroon. She was forced to flee, leaving her husband’s body behind. Damaris is deeply traumatised, but because of supporters like you and gifts like this, she was able to receive food through Open Doors’ local partners.
“I am thankful for the food aid that you have given me. Really, thank you. I pray that God will repay you for these gifts.” Damaris, Cameroon
-
$200Broadcast the Gospel
Give the Gift of the Gospel Read MoreBroadcast the Gospel
Broadcast the Gospel
$200Give the Gift of the Gospel
There are many believers who live in places hard-to-reach by the written Word of God. Your gift brings them the gospel on the hidden waves of radio broadcasts, delivering biblical teaching, encouragement, and Scriptures to strengthen them.
“Thank you for the radio programs. The contents of the programs are very helpful in training leaders and believers and in understanding the Bible. Some learned what it was like to live by faith, some experienced and learned more of God’s love, and some became convinced of salvation. We really love the programs. We get strengthened and encouraged in our spiritual life.” Secret believer, North Korea
-
$500Bible College
Give the gift of Bible College Read MoreBible College
Bible College
$500Give the gift of Bible College
In places where Christians are vulnerable to persecution, those who want to serve the church are often unable to access the theological training they need. This gift will help train a pastor, supporting their theological education and connecting them with Christian mentors.
“I have learned about the love and forgiveness from the Lord Jesus Christ and learned how to live out a dedicated life from the Apostle Paul. I would love to see my life transformed like Paul. I have seen the life of the good people in the Bible. How they live out a good life dedicating their lives to the Lord. The rest of my life I would like to dedicate myself to the Lord. I would like to be utilised for His Kingdom [like] the Apostle Paul. I want to share the gospel with people.” Rasel, Bangladesh
-
$1,000Safe House
Give the Gift of a Safe House Read MoreSafe House
Safe House
$1,000Give the Gift of a Safe House
When persecuted Christians refuse to deny their faith, they risk violence, abuse, and community attack. Often, their homes are targeted, resulting in the loss of everything they own, as well as their displacement.
When home is no longer safe, your gift provides these believers with shelter, security, and reprieve from violence and abuse.
Samson lives in Myanmar. He comes from a Buddhist background but accepted Jesus when a pastor shared the life-giving gospel with him. When his family refused to deny their new faith, their community attacked their home. They stoned them and tried to burn the house down while they were still inside. Thankfully, Samson and his family escaped without harm. He is now with an Open Doors’ local partner in a safe house.
“I would like to say thank you, and I'm praying for you. Because you helped me, the glory of God is manifested. Please pray for our family, that we will stand in faith and that we will glorify His name day to day." Samson, Myanmar
-
$11,500Africa Special Project
Give the Gift of Economic Empowerment . Read MoreAfrica Special Project
Africa Special Project
$11,500Give the Gift of Economic Empowerment .
The rising influence of Islamic extremism in Africa leaves Christians in a risky position. Levels of violence against them are high, and Christian homes, schools, and churches are targeted by extremists, often destroying believers’ livelihoods. Christians may be left with nothing or be forced to flee the violence. They struggle to survive and provide for themselves and their families.
Your life-changing gift can help deliver holistic economic empowerment to persecuted African Christians through foundational biblical teaching, vocational skills training, business training for long-term viability, and microloans to get businesses up and running.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
How does it work?
1. Choose your gift.
Select which gifts you would like from this page.
2. Bless your loved ones.
Choose to receive a physical or print-at-home pdf card with each gift.
3. Help the persecuted church.
With every gift, you’ll help the persecuted church as they follow Jesus in the most dangerous places. -
Do I have to order a physical card?
No! You can choose between a physical card, a printable PDF or to not receive any cards.
-
When will I receive my cards?
You will receive your gifts within 5-7 business days of your order.
-
What is the last date I can order?
You can place your order right up until Christmas however, we can’t guarantee orders placed after 6 December will arrive before 25 December.
-
How many cards will I receive?
If you opt for a printed card the number of gifts you purchase will match the number of cards you receive.
-
Is there a limit to how many gifts I can purchase?
There is no limit!
-
My question isn't here.
Please reach out to our team via phone ((04) 232 7055) or email (info@od.org.nz) with your question and we will be happy to help.
Please note that Gifts Of Hope are not tax-rebatable.