Religious Freedom Coalition

06/23/2026

Heartbreaking news from our Nigerian director, Joshua. Where a peaceful community stood just days ago, only devastation, bloodstains, and grief remain. 💔

Early Monday morning, armed attackers ruthlessly invaded the Kawel Community in Plateau State. Opening fire without warning, they targeted innocent residents in their homes and even stormed a local health center. At least 22 precious lives were violently cut short.

This tragedy is part of a deeply alarming surge of violence against vulnerable communities in Plateau State, where basic religious freedom and the right to live in peace are under constant threat.

We cannot stay silent. We are committed to standing with our persecuted brothers and sisters, and they urgently need our help today.

How You Can Help Right Now:

🙏 PRAY: Lift up the Kawel community. Pray for comfort for the brokenhearted, swift healing for the wounded, and divine protection over Plateau State.

📲 GIVE: We urgently need financial support to provide direct, critical aid to these devastated families. Your immediate gift delivers emergency relief to grieving survivors on the ground.

👉 Head to https://heartforthepersecuted.org/donate-social/ to stand with these defenseless believers in their moment of greatest need.

Photo: Mass burial site from this horrific attack

06/19/2026

On May 6th our Nigeria mission witnessed firsthand the near daily reality of Jihadist persecution in Nigeria. Our Nigerian Director, Joshua, led a team into the Fan district of Barkin Ladi following yet another Sunday massacre that struck at the heart of Plateau State where we work.

The Fulani jihadists attacked on a Sunday evening, this time on May 3rd. One of the five youths murdered that night was Obadiah, the older brother of three younger children currently under our care at the orphanage.

The attack occurred a mere 35 miles from the orphanage and came suddenly just like the attack on Palm Sunday evening, as families gathered in the Gari Ya Waye district. The attacks in this area by the Fulani are getting more intense.

Joshua comforts and prays with relatives of the victims
In a heartbreaking scene, our team transported his three siblings back to their village to mourn.

The solemn visit was a stark reminder of why our work exists: we are not just caring for “orphans” in an abstract sense; we are caring for children whose families are being systematically destroyed by the Suni Muslim Fulani.

In March I reported that the uncle of one of the students in our transition program was murdered by the Fulani in the same area.

The tragedy did not end with the attack that Sunday. While our team was in Barkin Ladi, more murders were committed by the Fulani.

Just a short distance away in the neighboring community of Nding, seven more Christians were slaughtered.

Showing their contempt for Christians, even those burying their dead, the Fulani militias attacked the mass burial site...

READ MORE HERE:
https://religiousfreedomcoalition.org/2026/06/19/the-chairmans-report-for-june-2/

Orphanage mourns another murder by the Sunni Muslim Fulani / Attacks just 30 miles from orphanage kill Christian farmers / Orphanage farm brings fresh food and self-worth to orphans / The Chinese Communist Party fights for control of the church

06/02/2026

Our mission in Nigeria reaches deep into the local community. Beyond our orphanage, we’re proud to support hundreds of Christian orphans by providing for their basic needs, education, and skills training.

We serve a resilient God and a resilient people. Please continue to pray that we can be a steady light and a source of hope for these persecuted children.

05/14/2026

The joy of the Lord is overflowing! Because of your generosity, these resilient orphans in Nigeria are experiencing new life and hope in Christ.

05/12/2026

While we witness the physical destruction of Christian communities in Nigeria and the Holy Land, a silent, systematic “eradication of conscience” is unfolding in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Since the regional military escalations in early 2026, the Iranian regime has dramatically intensified its crackdown on anyone who dares to think—or pray—differently than the state dictates.

A Surge in Severity: The statistics from the past year reveal a disturbing trend toward “slow strangulation” for the Iranian Church. While the number of Christians sentenced in 2025 was slightly lower than the year before, the severity of their sentences has skyrocketed. In 2025 alone, 73 Christians were sentenced to a staggering cumulative total of 280 years in prison.

The regime no longer merely arrests believers; it seeks to break them. We have received confirmed reports of mistreatment within the prison system, including the systematic denial of healthcare to Christian prisoners and the use of psychological torture. to force them to renounce their faith. Even after release, the Christians of Iran face lifelong monitoring, loss of employment, and are often forbidden from visiting the graves of their own family members.

The “Zionist” Scapegoat: Following the military conflicts of June 2025, the regime began openly accusing Christian converts of being “Zionist agents” and a threat to national security. This propaganda has been used to justify a new wave of raids on house churches. For many converts, simple acts of worship—praying, performing baptisms, or even celebrating Christmas—are now being used in court as evidence of “enmity against God,” a crime that carries a potential death sentence.

Hope in the Shadows: Despite this atmosphere of terror, the Iranian Church is not dying; it is growing in secret. Disillusioned by decades of religious oppression, thousands are turning to the Gospel.

This leads to a critical question: Can President Trump make a deal with the “new” leadership? Will a deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz for oil transport end the repression of Christians and liberty-loving Iranians?

I believe the answer is no! The United States and Israel may have executed the top officials with bombs and cruise missiles, but they were quickly replaced by the Islamic extremists waiting in the wings. Unless the mullahs are completely removed from power, the repression of non-Muslims and liberty-loving Iranians will continue.

At Religious Freedom Coalition, we must stand as a voice for those who are terrified that if this regime stays in power, they’ll kill everyone who thinks differently. Our mission is to ensure that while they are persecuted, they are never forgotten.

Please pray for the persecuted Christians in Iran and around the world.

05/08/2026

Faith should never be a crime. Yet, for many in Iran, it is a life-threatening choice. This powerful new article breaks down the brutal reality of Iran’s war on religious freedom and the brave souls caught in the crosshairs.

05/07/2026

When will the violence end?

Today, we are devastated for three children under our care who are now mourning the loss of their brother, Obadiah. He was killed in the attack on the Loshe community, a tragedy that took the lives of five young people just beginning their lives.

Our director was onsite at the family home today to support our children as they wept for a brother taken far too soon. The weight of this grief is heavy. With at least 7 more people killed in neighboring Nding and violence still ongoing, the fear in this community is palpable.

We are tired of reporting tragedy, but we will not stop standing by these children. They cannot carry this weight alone. We ask that you keep Obadiah's entire family in your prayers and join us in calling for the peace and protection this community desperately needs.

Help us stand with persecuted Christians: https://heartforthepersecuted.org/donate-social/

04/30/2026

It was a day where worries faded into smiles and cheers. Between the soccer matches, volleyball, and board games, sports day was full of energy for all the children and staff involved!

04/23/2026

Faith in every situation! Our amazing children are sharing a powerful reminder today: keep your head up, stay faithful, and never give up. Jesus is with you!