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.
Medical Outreach
Sudanese Refugees: Pray for those affected by ongoing conflict and social unrest—that they would experience peace, restoration, and hope in Christ. Lift up the health workers serving both in clinics and in communities, as they teach practical care and extend compassion. Ask that believers would not grow weary in doing good, but would be daily strengthened by God’s presence, filled with endurance. Holy Spirit, bring healing and transformation through these care-givers in Jesus Name.
Medical Care for Refugees
Sudanese Refugees: Please pray for the South Sudan region of Upper Nile, where the influx of new refugees is bringing both great challenges and meaningful opportunities for ministry. As medical care opens doors to share the gospel and pray with those who are suffering, ask that many would not only receive physical healing but also have hearts that are open to the Good News of Jesus
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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.”
