Crisis: Our Alliances Responding

The Situational Context

The Democratic Republic of Congo continues to face recurring Ebola outbreaks amid decades of armed conflict, displacement, poverty, and fragile healthcare systems. Communities in eastern DRC remain particularly vulnerable due to overcrowded living conditions, inadequate sanitation, limited access to healthcare, and the spread of misinformation, all of which complicate disease prevention and response efforts. While health authorities have made progress in containing the current outbreak, significant humanitarian and public health needs persist, especially among displaced populations requiring improved hygiene, sanitation, and disease-awareness interventions.

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Dr. Master Oboletswe Matlhaope, Secretary General of the AEA sends this urgent plea:
"We covet your prayers and support as we collectively combat this crisis."

Please Pray For:

• Pray for the People and Communities of DRC. Ask God to strengthen and comfort those affected by conflict, displacement, poverty, and recurring disease outbreaks. Pray for families facing uncertainty and hardship, and for peace, stability, and hope to take root throughout the nation.
• Pray for Protection, Healing, and Effective Response Efforts. Pray that the Ebola outbreak would be contained quickly and that vulnerable communities would be protected. Ask God to grant wisdom, safety, and strength to healthcare workers, humanitarian organizations, government authorities, and church leaders serving on the front lines.
• Pray for the Church and Long-Term Transformation. Pray that churches across DRC that would be trusted voices of truth, compassion, and hope, helping to counter misinformation and support affected communities. Ask God to provide the resources needed for relief efforts and to bring lasting transformation through peace, improved healthcare, good governance, and sustainable development.

The Situational Context

Tragedy struck Sumatra in December due to severe flash flooding. More than 600 lives have been lost, and vital infrastructure has been washed away. The physical landscape has been altered, and the emotional toll on the surviving community is heavy as they face the daunting task of reconstruction.

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The Fellowship of Indonesia Evangelical Churches and Institutions has issued an urgent call:
"Houses have been severely damaged and need reconstruction, but the immediate need is to comfort those grieving the hundreds of lives lost."

Please Pray For:

• Comfort and peace for the families grieving the 600+ victims of the floods.
• Resources to begin the reconstruction of houses and roads in Sumatra.
• The local churches to be a source of strength and shelter for their neighbors.

The Situational Context

In late 2025, Hurricane Melissa—the strongest recorded hurricane to strike Jamaica—made landfall as a Category 5 storm. The southwestern coast has been devastated by winds and flooding. While the local church is already mobilizing, the destruction of housing and infrastructure requires a long-term recovery strategy.

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Rev. Dr. Alvin Bailey, President of the Jamaica Evangelical Alliance, writes:
"Our island is prone to these storms, but the needs now are persistent. We are looking to the Kingdom for help with food, roofing, and medical supplies to care for our people during this extended recovery period."

Please Pray For:

• The logistics of warehousing and distributing aid from Kingston and Clarendon.
• Provision of roofing materials (plastics and metal sheeting) to rebuild homes.
• Medical supplies for the elderly and disabled, including wheelchairs and beds.

The Situational Context

Madagascar is reeling from the impact of consecutive natural disasters. On February 11, 2026, Intense Tropical Cyclone Gezani made landfall near the major urban center of Toamasina with hurricane-force winds. This strikes a nation already vulnerable from the recent passage of Cyclone Fytia, which had already displaced nearly 27,000 people. The cumulative impact of these back-to-back storms has overwhelmed rural communities, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and the destruction of essential infrastructure like schools and health facilities.

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Rev. Dinah Ratsimbajaona, President of the Indian Ocean Islands Region for the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), reports:
"This pattern of back-to-back cyclones is stretching community resources to the limit. We are seeing roofs torn from homes and church interiors soaked with water. We urgently request international prayer for the protection of lives across both coastal and inland communities."

Please Pray For:

• Immediate Safety: For families in flood-prone zones facing the escalating risk of landslides and waterborne diseases.
• Practical Provision: For the rapid distribution of temporary shelter (tarpaulins) and clean water for the thousands displaced by this double crisis.
• Restoration: For local pastors and first responders as they work to rehabilitate damaged schools and create safe spaces for children.

The Situational Context

The Middle East is traversing a precarious and heavy season marked by widening conflict and the outbreak of war involving Iran. The violence has created a pervasive atmosphere of fear and uncertainty across the entire region, where the line between combatant and civilian is often tragically blurred, endangering innocent lives daily.

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Jack Sara, General Secretary of the Middle East Evangelical Alliance, shares the burden of the region:
"It is a very heavy and strange moment. We ask you to pray—not only for the Holy Land, but for the entire region. May the Lord have mercy on us all and bring His peace where human efforts have failed."

Please Pray For:

• Restraint and Wisdom: For political and military leaders to exercise restraint and for wisdom to prevail in decision-making.
• Protection of Civilians: For the innocent men, women, and children who are caught in the crossfire of ongoing violence.
• The Church's Witness: That the local church would remain a faithful witness of Christ’s peace and a refuge of strength in the midst of turmoil.

The Situational Context

Typhoon Kalmaegi (Tino) rapidly intensified before striking the Philippines in November, affecting over 2.4 million people across eight regions. Heavy rainfall and landslides have damaged over 12,000 homes. The devastation is widespread, particularly impacting those who were already marginalized before the storm hit.

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Rosalina R. Handog, President of the Philippine Relief and Development Services (PHILRADS), shares the vision:
"As an expression of compassion and solidarity through Christ, we are prioritizing the most vulnerable—the elderly, persons with disabilities, and indigenous people—beginning with 500 families in Cebu."

Please Pray For:

• The distribution of hygiene kits and solar lights to families currently without power.
• Comfort for those who have lost their homes entirely.
• PHILRADS as they identify and serve the disabled and single-parent households most in need.

The Situational Context

South Africa is facing heightened tensions ahead of 30 June, with concerns over violence linked to anti-immigration protests and growing public frustration over unemployment, poverty, and governance. Recent unrest has displaced both foreign nationals and local communities, leaving many living in fear. In response, church leaders from the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), African Christian Transformation (ACT) Forum, The Evangelical Alliance of South Africa (TEASA), and partner organizations visited affected communities to listen, pray, and encourage a peaceful, Christ-centered response.

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Please Pray For:

• Pray for peace and protection across South Africa, especially around 30 June, that violence will be prevented and every person—citizen and foreign national alike—will be kept safe.
• Pray for wisdom and courage for church leaders, government officials, security personnel, and community leaders to act with justice, restraint, and compassion.
• Pray that the Church will boldly model Christ's love by promoting reconciliation, caring for the vulnerable, and serving as a witness of hope and peace in every community.

The Situational Context

A compound crisis of armed conflict and severe flooding has created a humanitarian emergency. Millions are currently facing acute food insecurity, and widespread displacement is destroying community infrastructure, including schools and hospitals. With funding falling short, the risk to the most vulnerable—particular women and children—is critically high.

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Bishop Arkanjelo Wani Lemi, Secretary General of the Evangelical Alliance of South Sudan, reports:
"Chronic funding shortfalls are severely constraining our efforts. Without sustained support, critical community-based response mechanisms risk collapse, leaving vulnerable populations without access to lifesaving assistance."

Please Pray For:

• Provision for the 7.56 million people projected to face food insecurity regarding the coming lean season.
• Safety for the 322,000+ people recently displaced by armed conflict.
• The Evangelical Alliance of South Sudan (EASS) as they navigate working in flood-affected and insecure areas.

The Situational Context

Cyclone "Ditwah" has triggered a nationwide emergency, displacing nearly 200,000 people. While relief is reaching the urban centers, the WEA is deeply concerned for the remote plantation communities in the Central Province. These marginalized groups face disproportionate risks due to landslides and generational poverty, often being last in line for aid.

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Godfrey Yogarajah, CEO of the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL), states:
"We are specifically aiming to support households in the underserved North, East, and Central Provinces. We must reach the women-headed households and the elderly who have limited mobility and access to aid."

Please Pray For:

• The families of the 829 people reported dead or missing.
• The NCEASL’s initiative to provide comprehensive support to 300 of the most vulnerable households.
• Protection against further landslides in the steep terrain of the plantation areas.

The Situational Context

The people of Aleppo are once again caught in the crossfire. Renewed fighting between government and Kurdish forces has brought fresh trauma to a region still recovering from the devastating earthquake earlier this decade. The destruction is enormous, and the local Christian community is striving to remain a beacon of hope amidst the rubble.

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Maher Abu Lail, Regional Coordinator of the MENA Evangelical Alliance, urges us:
"The challenges in Aleppo are enormous. We have supported these churches through earthquakes and civil war, and now they need us again. Look at Aleppo with mercy."

Please Pray For:

• The safety of the seven churches currently operating in the active conflict zone of Aleppo.
• An immediate cessation of hostilities and protection for civilians.
• The WEA Crisis Response network as they coordinate relief for specific church communities.

The Situational Context

Ukraine continues to endure the devastating effects of ongoing military aggression. Civilians face constant attacks on critical infrastructure, threatening their ability to stay warm and safe in their homes. Beyond the physical destruction of cities and villages, the social fabric is torn, with families separated, children missing, and religious freedom restricted in occupied territories.

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Dr. Valeriy Antonyuk, President of the Ukrainian Council of Evangelical Protestant Churches, declares:
"We pray and we act. We believe that the spiritual war against the forces of darkness will end with Christ’s victory. Today, protection for our cities is a form of humanitarian aid so people do not freeze."

Please Pray For:

• Just Peace & Protection: For an end to aggression, the return of safety to the skies, and wisdom for leaders in governance and defense.
• The Church: For a spiritual awakening and for new ministers to rise up, as many local congregations are currently lacking leadership.
• The Vulnerable: For the safe return of prisoners and children taken to Russia, and deep comfort for the widows, orphans, and families searching for the missing.

The Situational Context

On June 26 2026, twin major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela causing devastating damage. Communities have been severely disrupted with many deaths reported and more missing.

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Please Pray For:

• Families who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods.
• The safety and strength of rescue workers, volunteers, and local church leaders.
• The churches responding tirelessly to meet urgent needs.
• God's comfort, healing, and hope to reach every affected community.

The Situational Context

Zambia is currently battling a dual climate crisis affecting over 600,000 people. While some districts face damaging dry spells, heavy rains have triggered severe flash floods across the Eastern, Southern, and Western provinces. Infrastructure—including homes, bridges, and churches—has been washed away. Of immediate concern is the Lundazi District, where flash floods on December 30th critically compromised the local water supply.

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The leadership of the Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia sends this urgent plea:
"Kindly be in prayer for our people; homes and roads have been washed away. We are currently praying for the safety of lives against waterborne outbreaks in the wake of the destruction."

Please Pray For:

• Protection against outbreaks of cholera and other waterborne diseases in the flooded regions.
• The immediate restoration of clean water supplies in the Lundazi District.
• The 617,515 people currently estimated to be at risk from the combined threats of flooding and drought.