Pray for the Yemeni Refugee Diaspora:
We recall the words of Isaiah 42:16 over the Yemeni Refugees:
"And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I do, and I do not forsake them."
Father, your children are dispersed all over the world, seeking refuge and protection from oppressors. Jesus, we pray for your hand of protection over them, as you guide their path and lead them to safety. We pray for favour over legislation and bureaucracy, that you would make a way for them to settle peacefully into a new home. As they encounter a different reality in a new environment, would you bring alongside heralds of the gospel, that the Yemeni people would discover the life-changing truth of a Saviour who is rich in mercy and abounding in steadfast love? This we ask in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Learn more about this least-reached people group:
Approximately 7 million Yemenis have emigrated from Yemen, a large majority of which have fled their home due to the ongoing conflict, violence, and economic collapse in their country. Refugees have settled in nearby countries including Saudi Arabia, Oman and Jordan, but have gone as far as Europe and North America. According to the UN Refugee Agency, 14% of the Yemeni population remain internally displaced. Those who have left Yemen work as labourers abroad, sending most of their financial resources home to family. The diaspora faces challenges, including legal barriers, limited access to services, and discrimination. Many Yemenis continue to be the crucial voice for raising awareness about the ongoing crisis in Yemen. Islam is the official state religion of Yemen, with only 0.02% identifying as evangelical Christians.
Around 8,000 Yemeni people call Canada home; as of 2023, Canada has resettled 532 refugees.
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