Bring Hope to the Persecuted Today
Every gift to ICC sparks transformation—educating a child, empowering a woman, uplifting a community with resources, and sharing the gospel in the world’s most dangerous places.
“I am overwhelmed with gratitude and joy as I speak out these words to express my deepest appreciation for the incredible support and kindness you have shown me,” said Kanyere, an ICC beneficiary in Africa. “This day that you have surprised me with your generosity will forever be etched in my heart as a memory of hope and light in what had been a dark and challenging time for me.”
Here are ways your gift can make a difference:
- $100 – Provide an emergency food package for a victim of persecution for one month. (Emergency Aid Fund)
- $1,000 – Broadcast the gospel into North Korea. (Gospel Fund)
- $10,000 – Open a school for countless children to receive an education and Bible teaching. (Education Fund)
Use the form to make a secure gift and become part of this life-changing mission. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ for our suffering brothers and sisters.
Latest News
Featured StoriesChristians in Northern Nigeria Prepare for Christmas Violence
12/11/2024 Nigeria — As Christmas approaches, many Nigerians are remembering a series of lethal attacks that occurred last Christmas.
Future of Religious Freedom in Syria Unclear Following Assad’s Ouster
12/11/2024 Syria — After a blistering 11-day campaign from their strongholds in the north to Damascus, Syria’s capital in the south, rebel forces succeeded this weekend in toppling the 24-year reign of dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Islamic Extremists Kill Pastor, Christian Woman in Nigeria
12/10/2024 Nigeria — A pastor and Christian businesswoman were killed in two separate attacks on Dec. 6 in Taraba state, Nigeria.
Rajasthan Set to Become 12th Indian State with Anti-Conversion Law
12/9/2024 India — The North Indian state of Rajasthan last week approved an anti-conversion law that makes it mandatory for people wishing to convert to another religion to inform authorities at least two months in advance.
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NBA Announces Return to China Despite Ongoing Persecution
12/6/2024 United States — In an announcement on social media Friday, the Nation Basketball Association (NBA) revealed that it will return to China for two preseason games leading up to the 2025-2026 season.
Christians Fleeing Iran Struggle to Prove their Faith in Nearby Georgia
12/6/2024 Georgia — After becoming a Christian, Jalal Darzi experienced persecution and was forced to flee Iran. Now he’s having trouble obtaining asylum in nearby Georgia because he can’t prove that he’s Christian.
Christian Imprisoned in Algeria Released After 3 Years
12/5/2024 Algeria — Suleiman Bouhafs, an Algerian Christian convert, gained his freedom from prison on Sept. 1 after serving three years for blasphemy against Islam and alleged ties to terrorism.
7 New Synods Latest Sign of Church Growth in Indonesia
12/5/2024 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — The church is growing rapidly in the world’s largest Muslim country. The latest evidence of this was made known during the General Assembly of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) in November. The PGI...
Country ProfileSyria: Where Christians are Targeted Amid Distabilizing Conflicts
12/3/2024 Syria (International Christian Concern) — Targeted by warring militaries fighting for territorial control, Syria’s religious minorities are regularly subjected to the worst violations imaginable. Only partially controlled by strongman President Bashar...
Christian’s Sacrifice Unites Village After Deadly Fulani Extremist Attack
12/3/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — The peaceful Christian farming village of Maikatako near Jos has come together in response to an attack by suspected Islamic Fulani extremists. According to The Nigeria Times, On the evening of Nov. 26, the Church...
Pastor Charged with Converting People Through Prayer
12/2/2024 India (International Christian Concern) — A Baptist pastor who also works as a teacher was arrested last week in the Northeastern state of Assam following complaints from villagers that he was attempting to convert people through prayers. Attempting to heal...
A Way Out for Good: Pakistan Brick Kilns
11/28/2024 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – Christians in Pakistan are often forced into the back-breaking work of making thousands of bricks a day. A system of greed keeps their families trapped in these horrible conditions for generations. These brick...
Country ProfileRussia: Where the Government Controls, Represses the Church
11/27/2024 Russia (International Christian Concern) — Harsh communist controls on society and an aggressive military campaign against Ukraine have led to increased crackdowns on religious freedom in areas of Russian control. Long known for its hostility to centers of...
Ethnoreligious Violence Continues to Rock India’s Manipur State
11/27/2024 India (International Christian Concern) — Recent weeks have seen a spike in ethnoreligious violence in northeastern India’s Manipur state after a period of relative calm. Widespread unrest tore through the state in 2023, dividing residents along ethnic and...
Overcoming Pain and Loss in the DRC
11/27/2024 DRC (International Christian Concern) — On Feb. 4, members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) stormed into a Christian village in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and abducted 15-year-old Kavira Dieulla, her family, and other...
Country ProfileSaudi Arabia: A Foundation for the Islamic Faith, Islamic Extremism
11/26/2024 Saudi Arabia (International Christian Concern) — The largest country in the Middle East is fueled by religious fundamentalism and enormous oil reserves that give the government outsized control over its people. Successive members of the Al Saud family...
U.S. House Passes Bill Updating Law Promoting Human Rights in North Korea
11/26/2024 United States (International Christian Concern) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Nov. 20 to update and reauthorize the 2004 North Korean Human Rights Act. The bill, which aims to promote the human rights of North Koreans,...
Nigerian Christians Unite for Prayer, Support Amid Kidnappings
11/26/2024 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — Communities of Christians in Northern Nigeria are coming together in prayer and seeking support as they address the growing issue of violent kidnappings. Islamic Fulani extremists and other groups are increasingly...
Christians Increasingly Face Persecution Throughout India
11/25/2024 India (International Christian Concern) — In 23 of India’s 28 states, Christians endure discrimination and violence daily, according to a report by the New Delhi-based civil society organization United Christian Forum (UCF). UCF’s “Violence Monitor Report...
Our ministry relieves the suffering of the global persecuted Church and helps it grow in strength and breadth.
Building the church
Since ICC’s creation in 1995, we have developed an effective and efficient system of bringing relief to persecuted Christians in need. We team up with trustworthy partners on the ground to develop and implement both immediate aid and long-term assistance projects. We then monitor our projects to ensure faithfulness to biblical principles and wise stewardship of funds.
RESOURCES

Cornerstone project
Persecutor of the Year Awards

Freee magazine
Persecution Monthly Magazine

Prayer Kit
International Day of Prayer

Hosted by Jeff King
Into The Deep Podcast

Prayer Calendar
Prayer Calendar

Weekly Email
Weekly Email

Journeys
Journeys
Meet our president
Jeff King, ICC President
Jeff King has served as ICC President since 2003 and is one of the world’s top experts on religious persecution. He has advocated for the persecuted everywhere, including small and large churches, the State Department, and the halls of Congress.
Jeff has testified before the U.S. Congress on religious freedom. He has been interviewed by numerous leading media outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post.
He is the author of Islam Uncensored and Last Words of the Martyrs.
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble, hardship, persecution, famine, danger, or sword?”
ROMANS 8:35
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