Arise Africa Petition
Stop The Violence
Start The Healing
Number of Signatures
Violence against Christians and other vulnerable groups in Sub-Saharan Africa is unprecedented – and it’s driving people from their homes. It is estimated that 16.2 million Christians are displaced. Many are persecuted for their faith. The church is at risk – unless we act.
The Petition
We call upon the global community to ensure that Christians and other vulnerable individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa are treated with dignity and respect through:
Protection
Providing robust protection from violent militant attacks
Justice
Ensuring justice through fair prosecutions of the attackers
Restoration
Bring healing and restoration to all affected communities
With our partners we aim to present this call-to-action by the end of 2026 to the African Union, the United Nations, other international bodies and national governments around the world.
The Arise Africa Petition is an initiative launched in partnership with Open Doors, The Association of Evangelicals in Africa among others.
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The
Arise Africa Campaign
95%
Out of every 10 Christians murdered for their faith across the world, nine are killed in Sub-Saharan Africa.*
Christians in the region are being persecuted on a scale never seen before. Murder, torture and kidnapping are an everyday threat. Islamic extremists want to destroy the church and are using unthinkable violence.
What’s happening is unprecedented and it’s wrecking lives. The very survival of the church is at risk – unless we act.
*World Watch List 2024
Why isn't this Headline News?
It’s under-reported in the media. Relatively few people are aware of the extreme violence. Without more attention, nothing will change – and Christians won’t get the help they need.
What’s the aim of the Arise Africa campaign?
Churches in Sub-Saharan Africa are calling upon the body of Christ around the world to stand with them, as one, to stop the violence and start the healing.
Our goal is to join them in raising a million leaves – prayers and petitions – to strengthen African Christians and bring the world’s attention to the violence suffered by followers of Jesus in Sub-Saharan Africa.
About the Arise Africa Campaign
The Arise Africa campaign seeks to raise awareness and inspire you to act.
We invite you to stand up to violent persecution in Sub-Saharan Africa, alongside your brothers and sisters, today.
Over four years, Open Doors aims to support four million persecuted Christians in Africa spiritually, physically and emotionally. We want to help the church persevere through persecution, and be resilient, resourceful and influential.
Through a global petition, we call upon the global community to ensure that Christians and other vulnerable individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa are treated with dignity and respect.
We aim to present this petition to the United Nations and local governments around the world by 2026
Petitions, when supported by a large number of signatories, can:
- Raise awareness: Highlight issues on a global platform, attracting media attention and public interest.
- Open doors: A collective knock from a million people shows the demand for action, encouraging those in positions of influence to address the issues.
- Unify efforts: Unite people around a cause, building a community of support and shared purpose.
- Pressure for change: Increase pressure on governments and organizations to take action.
The Arise Africa Petition is an initiative launched in partnership with Open Doors, The Association of Evangelicals in Africa among others.