It’s almost too painful to contemplate: Could you survive being repeatedly raped over a period of years and then ultimately forgive your attackers? Put yourself in the place of Aya,* who suffered continual sexual abuse from age 11 to 13.

Much later, the Côte d’Ivoire woman listened to the Women of Hope broadcast about sexual...

October 2021

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In October, we are praying for violence, rape and domestic violence . Please pray …

1. Father, stress from lockdowns has caused increased physical, mental, financial and sexual violence toward women in Japan. Enable these...

“Human trafficking is a heinous crime happening all around us. The victims – 30% of which are children – are subject to forced labour, sexual exploitation and other forms of abuse. We must do more to bring criminals to justice, and help victims rebuild their lives.” - António Guterres, secretary-general of the United...

September 2021

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In September, we are praying for human trafficking . Please pray …

1. Lord, protect unemployed Ukrainians and give them wisdom so they aren’t deceived by people with bad intentions offering attractive working...

Conflicts in families are inevitable. It is impossible for people to live together and not disagree. When disagreements get out of hand, they interfere with family life, cause damage to marriages and other relationships, and stop us from being united as God intended.

An example is the marriage of Mrs. Chan* and her husband from Cambodia. They...

August 2021

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In August, we are praying for unity between races, sexes and peoples with a focus on reconciliation . Please pray …

1. Father, comfort the families who have fled violence in Burundi and are sheltering in refugee camps. Heal...

Single parents are all around us. Some have lost a spouse due to death, divorce or abandonment, and some have never married. But one thing they have in common is the need for us as Christians to join God in providing loving support for them and their children.

At 17, Sonia* was young, in love and pregnant with twins. After her partner abandoned...

July 2021

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In July, we are praying for marriage, family and single parents . Please pray …

1. Dear Lord, required online schooling is taking its toll on children and parents worldwide. Give each family the grace, patience and support that...

Around the world, there are many who have not heard the saving truth of Christ. Praise God that those who listen to the Women of Hope radio program hear the gospel preached. Pray that all who listen would come to know the Saviour, as the following listeners have:

“ I have decided to commit my life to Jesus and be a Christian. Here in...

When Ada met Ledi, our TWR Women of Hope team leader in Albania, the first words she spoke through her tears were, “My father has killed my boyfriend.” Her story is one of significant loss, but also one of restoration.

After graduating from college, Ada left her hometown to find work, met a man and fell in love. Although they wanted...