Ethnic Violence and Persecution in Nigeria

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Disaster Update

Overview

Urgent Help and Eternal Hope Amid Violence

Nigeria is at the epicenter of one of the world’s most severe displacement and persecution crises.

Ongoing ethnic violence and persecution are devastating Christian communities, forcing families from their homes, destroying livelihoods, and fueling food insecurity. More than 3.5 million people are internally displaced in Nigeria, nearly half of all IDPs in West and Central Africa.

Recent catastrophic flooding in the area compounded the crisis, displacing thousands more.

Send Relief is working through Nigerian churches and trusted partners to bring urgent help and eternal hope amid violence, disaster, and persecution.

Because of your support, Send Relief is meeting critical physical and spiritual needs:

  • Shelter: Constructing durable shelters for displaced families.
  • Food: Delivering emergency food distributions to survivors of ethnic violence and persecution.
  • Healing: Offering trauma-healing workshops and discipleship support for persecuted believers.
  • Health: Operating solar-powered medical centers serving vulnerable Nigerians.
  • Livelihoods: Launching agricultural initiatives that equip displaced families with farmland, irrigation tools, and training.
  • Advocacy: Partnering with churches to stand against persecution and promote reconciliation.

Every response is rooted in the gospel, mobilizing believers to meet urgent needs in Jesus’ name and help families rebuild their lives.

How You Can Help

PRAY

  • Pray for healing and hope for survivors of ethnic violence and persecution.
  • Pray for displaced families to find safety, food, and shelter.
  • Pray for Nigerian churches to embody bold compassion and unity in divided communities.
  • Pray for ongoing agricultural and medical projects to create long-term stability and resilience.

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