Emergency Response Afghanistan – Urgent Update

Initially our project partners identified 264 of the most vulnerable Christians known by the Taliban. They’ve been hunted relentlessly and have been in constant and ongoing danger.

 

 

 

6  April – Afghanistan Update

 

 

28  March – Afghanistan Update

As the war in Ukraine continues to captivate the attention of the world, the mainstream media have all but forgotten the ongoing threat to many in Afghanistan. Many Christian Afghanis are stuck in dangerous situations both in Afghanistan and in surrounding countries.

 

30 September – Afghanistan Update

As the new Taliban government tightens its grip on Afghanistan, people there plainly see the darkness of Islam and they’re running toward the light of the Gospel.

 

21 September – Afghan Video Update

Interview with an expert from the United States on the recent events in Afghanistan and how this impacts Christ’s followers in that country. John Weaver lived and worked in Afghanistan for many years even during the previous Taliban rule. John Weaver answers, among others, the following questions:

1. How are we helping Afghan Christians in the present situation?
2. How many Christians are in Afghanistan and will their situation worsen now?
3. What is the relationship between ISIS-K, Al-Qaeda and the Taliban?

 

10 September – Afghanistan Update

As VOM’s support project for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan continues, we are pleased to bring you another update. We are currently serving Christians who have gone into hiding in a number of different locations in Afghanistan. Funds from your donations have reached them and given them the means to buy living essentials.

As we prayerfully started this special ministry project, there was much chaos and significant obstacles hindering our work. It seemed like an almost impossible task, but God heard our collective prayers and opened the way for our team to locate many Christians who need our help.

 

6 September – Afghanistan Update

We are pleased to inform you that since our previous update, some of the impediments to our aid reaching those who need it most have been removed.  While it is not business as usual, some of the practical support has now started to flow into Afghanistan to help those Christians who will not survive without it.  This is the second step of our rollout plan with the first step being identifying and locating those who are in desperate need of immediate support.

On behalf of our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan, we thank you for your ongoing prayers and support. Please note that 100% of funds donated to Emergency Response Afghanistan will be used in support of this project.

 

2 September – Afghanistan Update

In the days leading up to 31 August it would have been premature to speculate on the needs of those Christians who remain in Afghanistan. Identifying Christians in hiding is a challenging task. Some Christians were able to find refuge in neighbouring countries.
Some of these were part of our rescue mission. Many Christians who have fled their homes find themselves displaced indefinitely. The remaining Christians are now our primary focus.

 

Afghan Christians left behind will be ‘targeted with deadly violence’

Human rights group ADF International has urged the international community to address the “dire plight” of religious minority communities in Afghanistan, including 10,000 Christians who are now “at extreme risk of being targeted with deadly violence.” They, too, need to be evacuated, the group says.

Among the communities at risk are “an estimated ten thousand Christians, many of whom are ‘guilty’ of converting from Islam — a crime punishable by death under Sharia law,” Giorgio Mazzoli, a legal officer representing ADF International at the United Nations, said in a statement.

 

Christians Brace for Persecution

Afghanistan’s Christian community is almost exclusively comprised of converts from Islam. Some estimate the Christian population to be between 8,000 and 12,000, making it one of the country’s largest religious minority groups. However, due to extreme persecution, the Christian community remains largely closeted and hidden from the public eye.

 

27 August 2021 – Afghan Update

Last evening, some Christians made it out to a country of safety in spite of the bombings which have been reported in the mainstream news. There are still many Christians who are trying to leave and efforts surrounding their escape have changed as the situation at Kabul airport has become untenable. Our attention is split between who is trying to leave and who is left behind.

Those left behind have no resources for their basic needs such as food and water. The banks although open, have no cash to withdraw. We are working with our local teams in the area to assist where we can. Many Christians have already felt the brunt of the Taliban regime with reports of some being sought out and killed.

Please continue to pray for our fellow believers in this distressing situation.

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Christians Fearful Living Under Taliban Rule

On Sunday, 15 August, Taliban fighters captured Kabul, effectively asserting complete control over Afghanistan. For the country’s secretive underground church, the return to Taliban rule has filled many with fear and uncertainty..

 

 

25 August 2021 – Afghan Update

Our CEO has been working behind the scenes with our international partners and people on the ground to assist Christians during this tumultuous time in Afghanistan.

Our focus is to not only assist Christians who are fleeing Afghanistan but also the many who will inevitably remain. They will require our continued support and prayers because they are marked as ongoing targets by the Taliban. Please continue to pray for them.”

We will provide updates to inform your prayers as you continue to pray for our persecuted Afghan brothers and sisters in Christ.

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President Flees Country, Concerns Arise for Christians

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country Sunday after Taliban fighters entered Kabul, the nation’s capital, demanding a transfer of power.

The insurgents were directed to refrain from violence and offer safe passage to anyone wishing to leave the capital.

“No one’s life, property, and dignity will….

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