Lent is a period of reflection, penance and almsgiving as we approach the Passion of Our Lord. Become a witness of hope in a world where faith is met with fire and devotion demands courage; Christians continue to stand firm in the face of unimaginable persecution.
From the heart of Africa to the Middle East and Asia, countless Christians are martyred, displaced, and silenced for their love of Christ. Yet, in their suffering, they radiate an unshakable hope, a testimony that faith cannot be extinguished by violence or oppression.
Martyrs of Our Days: Witnesses of Hope is a campaign to stand with these faithful, ensuring their voices are heard, their needs met, and their sacrifices honoured.
Your support can bring hope where there is despair, whether through emergency aid, rebuilding destroyed churches, or offering spiritual and psychological healing to those who have lost everything. Join us in this mission. Donate today to Aid to the Church in Need and be a witness to hope.
Iraq, A young girl during Holy Mass in St. Adday Church.
Nigeria’s Christians face relentless attacks from Islamist extremists such as Boko Haram and armed militias. Churches are burned, priests are kidnapped, and entire communities are forced to flee. ACN funds trauma healing for priests and laypeople, emergency aid for displaced families, and interfaith dialogue efforts to promote peace.
Islamist extremists have ravaged Christian communities, forcing thousands to flee. Entire parishes have been abandoned, and churches desecrated. ACN is repairing damaged churches, providing food for displaced catechists, and building schools to restore hope for the next generation.
The province of Cabo Delgado has been devastated by Islamist insurgents, with churches burned and families left starving. ACN provides emergency food aid, spiritual support for displaced persons, and radio evangelisation to keep faith alive in times of crisis.
In Pakistan, Christians are frequently targeted by blasphemy laws, forced conversions, and mob violence. Women and young girls from Christian communities suffer abduction and forced marriages. ACN provides legal aid, shelter for victims, and education to empower the persecuted Church.
Once-thriving Christian communities in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon are dwindling due to conflict and persecution. ACN is committed to rebuilding churches, supporting priests and religious, and ensuring Christian families remain in their homeland.
