The African Diaspora
Population: It is estimated that nearly 19 million Africans live off the continent of Africa. These men, women, and children are the African Diaspora, some of whom are probably your near neighbors. About 3 Million African Diaspora live in North America, 5 million in Asia, and another 11 million live in Europe.
Location and Background: The African Diaspora live around the globe, and their histories and reasons for leaving the continent are diverse. Some are refugees, asylum seekers, economic migrants, students and professionals, undocumented immigrants, and tragically, others are victims of human trafficking.
History, Culture, and Religion: Because the African Diaspora come from Africa’s 54 individual countries as well as many of the continent’s outlying islands, each group’s history, culture and religion varies widely.
A Unique Opportunity: Many of the African Diaspora come from nations that are closed to missionary outreach, so their presence in places like Europe, Australia, and the Americas presents a unique opportunity to share the Good News with men and women who may have never heard it in their homelands, and who may one day to return their nation of origin transformed by Christ and eager to share their new hope with their friends and family.
Outreach to Refugees
Sudanese Refugees: Refugees across neighboring countries continue to face uncertainty, fear of deportation, and vulnerability to exploitation and violence. Many are women and children carrying deep trauma and loss. Pray that churches in host nations would reach out with compassion, practical help, and the love of Christ. Ask that those who have experienced violence and loss would encounter God’s peace and healing.
Easter Service
Diaspora: Pray for two islanders who have moved abroad for health care. They connected with a worker friend in their new city and agreed to come to an Easter service! Pray that the service would have touched their hearts and challenged them to take seriously this Jesus who rose from the dead.
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“Whether they are economic migrants, international students, undocumented immigrants, refugees or asylum seekers, one fact remains the same – They are the new neighbors our churches are called to love.”
