Around the world, there are places where it is difficult, or even illegal, to own a Bible. But through this gift you can ensure that persecuted Christians can get their hands on a Bible, in their own language, to strengthen the foundations of their faith.

You’ve heard of a piggy bank...but have you heard of a cow bank? By choosing this gift, you’ll help provide a loan, in the form of a cow, to a persecuted Christian family in Vietnam. Once the cow gives birth, the family returns the calf to the cow bank for another family to benefit from, and keeps the mother for farming or breeding.

Your gift can bring hope for a more secure future. One recipient said, “My family and I were filled with joy because we had this opportunity! Without the project, we didn’t know how we could earn a living.”

In late September, Open Doors’ founder, Brother Andrew, passed away aged 94.

This gift is a tribute to him, and will continue his legacy of smuggling Bibles and serving the persecuted church in the most dangerous places.

Brother Andrew’s ministry began with smuggling Bibles behind the Iron Curtain, and continued in serving the underground church in Communist China, evangelising to leaders of Islamic extremist groups in the Middle East and, in 1955, establishing the ministry of Open Doors. By choosing this gift, you can continue his legacy of serving persecuted Christians, no matter the cost.

Christian children are often persecuted for their family’s faith before they’re old enough to understand it. Give hope to the next generation of the Church by giving children Bibles and education to prepare them to follow Jesus - even in the face of persecution.

In many places around the world, it’s illegal to share the gospel with youth. When you choose this gift, you can help young people attend youth camps where they can meet other Christians, learn more about the Bible and strengthen their faith.

In Nigeria, extremists target Christian men with violence, leaving their wives as widows.  With this gift, you can support a Christian widow by providing her with food and other necessities to support her family and face the future with hope and confidence.

Persecution leaves more than just physical scars. After persecution strikes, believers are left to pick up the pieces.

By choosing to give this gift, you can provide persecuted Christians with access to trauma counselling, pastoral care, and the resources they need to heal.

When disaster strikes, Christians are often the last to receive aid – or excluded completely – because of their faith. This gift will send emergency relief to the most vulnerable believers facing war, famine, and natural disasters – giving them what they need to survive.

In some of the most dangerous countries, choosing to follow Jesus can send you to jail. In others, legal help is crucial to prevent authorities from shutting down church communities. This gift will help send essential legal assistance to believers facing prosecution for their faith.