The Christians in Nigeria face worse persecution than anywhere else in the world! Muslim Fulani Herdsmen and the Boko Haram have murdered entire church congregations and attacked and burned villages across southern Nigeria. Many Christian children are left orphaned because one or both of their parents were victims of these attacks.
The Religious Freedom Coalition has committed to partner with orphanages in Nigeria to provide a safe, healthy environment to show the love of Jesus to these children.
In August of 2021, Muslim Fulani Herdsmen attacked our orphanage in Miango, Nigeria and burned it to the ground. All of the children were able to escape but the home we built for them was left destroyed.
In early 2022 the Lord provided new land for the orphanage in Jos, Nigeria. Thanks to the generosity of Religious Freedom Coalition supporters, the land was purchased and renovated to fit the needs of the orphanage. Children were able to move into their new home in October 2022. This new space has provided a sense of security for the children after everything was taken from them after the attack. We are working diligently to continue updating and growing the facility to further meet their needs!
With attacks in Nigeria on the rise, Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps are developing all over Nigeria. These camps continue to fill with broken families, including many orphaned children.
We are actively taking steps to help the victims at these IDP camps. Recent projects include the completion of a school building, delivery of necessary items (medicines, mattresses, clothing, etc.), and bringing our Christmas for Refugees events to the children at the camps.
Please pray for the orphaned Christian children of Nigeria.
Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. Prov 24:11
Meet The Orphans We Are Helping
Name: Abigail
Age: 16 years old
Ambition: Medical Doctor
Brief Story:
Abigail’s parents were killed during a Fulani herdsmen attack in her community and was left at the mercy of her sister who is unemployed. Her neighbor brought her to the orphanage for shelter and proper education.
Name: Andrew
Age: 12 years old
Ambition: Pastor
Hobby: playing table tennis and reading
Brief Story:
His father was attacked by Boko Haram and was killed inside his house.
Child’s name: Bebra
Age: 15 years old
Hobbies: Skipping and Running
Ambition : Medical Doctor
Brief story
The Boko Haram attacked their community at night when they were asleep, broke down their door, shot her father and elder brother to death in 2013. Bebra was brought to the orphanage for shelter and education.
Child’s name: Blessing
Age: 13 years old
Hobbies: Skipping Drawing.
Ambition: Accountant
Brief story:
Blessing’s village was attacked by the Boko Haram in 2011. Her house was burned and her uncle and grandfather were killed. She was displaced with her sisters and ran to the mountains and hid for 4 days without food and water. Blessing and her sister were brought to the orphanage for shelter and education.
NAME: Datok
AGE: 12 years old
HOBBIES: Football and Drawing
COLOUR: Red, Yellow
FOOD FAVOURITE : Yam and Beans
BRIEF STORY:
Datok’s village was attacked by Fulani herdsmen and his father was killed. He lost his mother after child delivery and was brought to the orphanage in 2015.
Child’s name: Iliya
Age: 11 years old
Hobbies: playing football
Ambition: Teacher
Brief story:
Iliya’s father was shot to death during a Boko-haram attack in her town and her mother left Iliya and her sister. Her uncle brought them to the orphanage for shelter and education.
Child’s name: Mary
Age: 12 years old
Hobbies: Skipping
Ambition: Nurse
Brief story:
The Fulani Herdsmen rampaged Mary’s town at night and burned down her house. Her father and siblings escaped but soon after her father died from a heart attack. Mary and her siblings were brought to the orphanage for shelter and education.
Name: Peace
Age: 14 years old
Ambition: Doctor
Hobbies: Reading, Playing football
Brief Story:
The Fulani Herdsmen attacked her village and burned her home while her parents were still inside. She was then left to be raised by her older brothers and sisters. Peace was brought to the orphanage for shelter and education and is determined to excel academically during her time there.
NAME: Precious
AGE: 13 years old
HOBBIES: Singing and Dancing
BRIEF HISTORY:
Precious lost both her father and mother to illnesses. She and her 5 siblings stayed with different relatives over the years and were split up as a result. After pressures from the Fulani Herdsmen near them, Precious and one of her brothers were taken to the orphanage for safety.
Name: Shedrach
Age: 13 years old.
Ambition: Politician
Brief Story:
Fulani Herdsmen attacked their community and displaced his family. Both of Shedrach’s parents died from illnesses. After hearing the president of the orphanage preach at his church, Sherach’s uncle handed him and his brother, Timothy, over for safety and education.
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