Open Doors UK & Ireland

Open Doors UK & Ireland Follow for inspiring stories of faith and to connect with those following Jesus no matter the cost.

Every day, millions of Christians risk their lives to follow Jesus. In more than 60 countries, Open Doors supports them by supplying Bibles, providing emergency relief and helping persecuted believers stand strong for the long-term. In the UK and Ireland, Open Doors helps the church to pray, give and speak out for those who share our faith but not our freedom.

The World Cup is well underway, and tonight and the early morning sees three countries on the World Watch List in action...
15/06/2026

The World Cup is well underway, and tonight and the early morning sees three countries on the World Watch List in action.

Egypt play Belgium, Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay, and Iran line up against New Zealand.

If you're tuning in, or just keeping an eye out, could you pray as they play?

15/06/2026

"Jesus replied, 'Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.'" (John 14:23)

15/06/2026

Mexico last hosted the World Cup in 1986.
For England fans, it still hurts…

The injustice of Mexico 86 is nothing compared to the injustices Christians face around the world, including Mexico which is number 30 on the Open Doors World Watch List.

At this year’s World Cup, it’s not just Mexico where Christians are encountering persecution - 13 others are in the top 50 of the World Watch List.

Follow our socials or download and print off our World Cup prayer cards - link in bio.

Join us in kicking off about persecution and pray as they play during the tournament!

Tunisia is the next World Watch List country in action in the World Cup, playing at the rather unsociable hour of 3am!  ...
14/06/2026

Tunisia is the next World Watch List country in action in the World Cup, playing at the rather unsociable hour of 3am!

If you happen to be up, or simply interested in what happens, please use this card to pray as they play. Every prayer matters, helping those counting the cost of following Jesus.

Download cards: https://bit.ly/4fAFnrF

14/06/2026

"Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned." (Song of Songs 8:7)

Türkiye is the next country to feature on our prayer cards – they are playing Australia in the early hours of tomorrow m...
13/06/2026

Türkiye is the next country to feature on our prayer cards – they are playing Australia in the early hours of tomorrow morning.

Whether watching it or keeping an eye on the result, could you take a moment to pray for believers in the country who are facing hostility because of their faith?

Download cards: https://bit.ly/4fAFnrF

13/06/2026

"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace." (Acts 20:24)

Will you be staying up to watch Morocco play Brazil? If so, why not pray as they play?  Morocco is number 23 on the Worl...
13/06/2026

Will you be staying up to watch Morocco play Brazil? If so, why not pray as they play?

Morocco is number 23 on the World Watch List, with many believers forced keep their faith secret. It can leave them isolated, but your prayers help remind them that they are not alone.

Download cards: https://bit.ly/4fAFnrF

Ready, steady… bake! A massive thank you to the children at The Hill Church Swansea, who raised £615 for our persecuted ...
13/06/2026

Ready, steady… bake!

A massive thank you to the children at The Hill Church Swansea, who raised £615 for our persecuted family with a cake sale!

“Our team in the children's work, JAM (Jesus And Me), had a lesson one week about what it means to follow Jesus. One of the leaders took the lesson a step further and played one of your videos. We prayed for the top countries on World Watch List, with the children writing prayers on post-it notes,” says Ashley.

“The children engaged really well. Before we knew it, the group wanted to apply what we had learnt that session, and the children talked about how Open Doors is a charity and relies on donations. We talked about doing a fundraiser. The children really liked the idea of organising a bake sale. This idea really took off and both children and leaders became very excited! The children were giving all their ideas of what they would like to bake for the sale.”

Find out how you can fundraise: https://bit.ly/46PKjBk

With Qatar due to kick off their World Cup campaign tonight, how can you pray as they play?  Qatar is one of a handful o...
12/06/2026

With Qatar due to kick off their World Cup campaign tonight, how can you pray as they play?

Qatar is one of a handful of countries in the Arabian Peninsula where the cost of following Jesus can be very high. Tonight's match is a wonderful opportunity to pray for believers in the country who are at risk of persecution.

Download cards: https://bit.ly/4fAFnrF

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