Helping Sudanese Refugees With Food And Faith

Since the civil war began in Sudan in April 2023, over one million people have fled to nearby countries for safety. Many refugees come from tribes that have never heard about Jesus. Send Relief partners are helping by giving food and supplies directly to refugees in five camps. They have distributed more than 70,000 pounds [...]

North Korea Opens New Beach Resort To Boost Tourism

North Korea has opened a new beach resort called Wonsan Kalma on its east coast, hoping to boost tourism. The resort was supposed to open in 2019 but faced delays and only welcomed local tourists from July 1, 2025. It has hotels, malls, restaurants, and a water park, though details are hard to confirm. North [...]

Christian Hope And Help Amid Lebanon’s Crisis

In Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, the Christian community remains steadfast in the face of war and economic hardship. Families are assisting the displaced who have lost their homes, providing food, shelter, and care. One elderly widow went so far as to take 13 strangers into her small house, relying on her faith for strength. New religious [...]

Faith Challenges Among Central Asia’s Unreached

An unreached people group in Central Asia has less than 2% of its population following Jesus. Many men from this group travel to nearby countries for work, often staying away from their families for up to two years. They typically work in places such as markets, shops, and restaurants. Family is very important, and multiple [...]

Japan: A Hard Mission Field For Christianity

Japan is known as a difficult place for Christian missions, called "hard soil" and a "graveyard" for missionaries. Christianity began there in 1506, but faced strong opposition. Early leaders like Oda Nobunaga welcomed Christianity, but later rulers persecuted Christians, banning the religion for over 260 years. Despite this, underground Christians kept the faith alive. Today, [...]

South Korea Restarts Civilian Contact With North Korea

South Korea’s new administration, led by President Lee Jae-myung, has restarted approval of civilian efforts to contact North Korea. This comes after a long break under the previous government, which blocked such efforts due to tensions with the North. Since early June, six contact reports have been approved. These include plans for cultural exchanges, humanitarian [...]

Risking Everything To Share The Gospel In North Korea

Sharing the Gospel in North Korea is extremely dangerous. The government sees Christianity as a serious threat. Owning a Bible, praying, or talking about Jesus can lead to prison, torture, or even death. Families of believers can also be punished. Some Christians try to send Bibles and Gospel messages into North Korea by balloons or [...]

Smuggling Truth: The Fight To Inform North Koreans

North and South Korea are engaged in an ongoing “information war,” with South Korea using loudspeakers, radio broadcasts, and smuggled USBs to send pop songs, TV dramas, and educational content to the North. These efforts aim to challenge North Korea’s strict censorship and expose the population to outside realities. Defectors say such content inspired them [...]

Brunei’s Royal Family: Faith, Tradition, And Modern Life

The royal family of Brunei is one of the most well-known in Asia. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is the ruler of Brunei and has led the country for many years. His children, including Prince Mateen, are also popular, especially among the younger generation. Prince Mateen is active in sports like polo and often shares parts of [...]

Unreached Persians Of The Middle East

The Persians, predominantly residing in Iran and found in Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, represent the second-largest unreached people group (UPG) in the Middle East’s 10/40 Window. With a regional population of over 39 million, only 0.98% identify as Christian, reflecting the strong Islamic stronghold within Persian society. Islam, specifically Shia, has been deeply rooted in [...]

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