Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa has one of the youngest populations globally at around 60 per cent of its population is under the age of 25.
The Horn of Africa is considered one of the least-reached areas worldwide with Islam being the primary religion in most countries, except for Ethiopia which has a long Christian history. This region is characterized by a rich cultural heritage, diverse ethnic groups and a complex religious landscape. However, it also faces significant challenges, including poverty, conflict and environmental issues like drought. The United Nations reports that across Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, 22 million people currently face a severe hunger crisis after four consecutive failed rainy seasons.
WAYS TO PRAY FOR THE Horn of Africa
Gather a group of fellow believers in Christ or pray on your own for those who don't yet know God's love.
Pray that God would raise up a generation of young people in the Horn of Africa who hunger for truth and seek a relationship with Him. Ask for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully among the youth, revealing Christ as the ultimate source of hope, purpose and identity.
Lift up the small Christian communities in the region. Pray for boldness and resilience as they live out their faith in environments often hostile to Christianity. Ask God to give them wisdom, protection and opportunities to share the gospel in culturally sensitive ways.
Pray for peace and stability in the region, as well as for humanitarian aid efforts to be effective. Pray that these efforts would open doors for Christians to demonstrate the love of Christ and share the hope of the gospel.
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"When he [Jesus] saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were
harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd."
