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Building Bridges Out of Poverty in Egypt: A Story of Strategic Development and Lasting Hope
Take Heart celebrated Esna, Egypt's village graduation on October 18, 2025. “Whoever sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Corinthians 9:6). On October 18, 2025, an incredible celebration took place in Esna, Egypt. The Take Heart...
Medical Crisis in Nigeria: How Medicine and Faith are Rebuilding the Country’s Remote Regions
Take Heart's outreach treated more women and children than any other demographic during our recent three-day outreach to address the medical crisis in Nigeria, less than two miles from Boko Haram activity. A community of 5,574 residents. A decade...
Helping More than 1,700 Persecuted Christian Men in Egypt
Take Heart has served more than 1,700 persecuted Christian men in Egypt with spiritual encouragement, technical equipping, and financial support. In the villages of Upper Egypt, life for persecuted Christian men is often marked by quiet...
The Persecution of Christians in Nigeria: At Least 7,000 Killed in 2025
The persecution of Christians in Nigeria has reached a crisis level, with at least 7,000 people being reported as killed in 2025. Nigeria, a nation rich in diversity and complex social dynamics, unfortunately, stands as a stark example of the...
How Art Therapy Heals Persecuted Christian Women
Imagine a young Christian woman who was once told by her own family that she was “ugly” and “worth nothing” for being a girl and a believer. Today, that same woman stands before a crowd, confidently sharing her artwork and singing praises to God....
Clean Water, New Hope: A Borehole Changes Lives in Nigeria
In 2024, Take Heart launched an ambitious effort to expand our outreach to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria—especially those facing persecution. This initiative aimed to bring relief, resources, and long-term support to forgotten...
Flooding in Nigeria Creates Urgent Need for One Million
Update on Flooding in Nigeria: Take Heart Brings Relief UPDATE: In October, 2024, Take Heart teams were able to provide much-needed items to those affected by the flooding. Thanks to your generosity, we eased the suffering of hundreds of people who...
Persecuted Nigerian Christians Grateful for Relief After Christmas Attacks
Christian persecution in Nigeria causes great suffering for Christians in IDP (internally displaced persons) camps. The people who live there lack basic necessities. This week, Take Heart teams distributed food items, including beans, rice, garri...
