Ethiopia: Hand Up, Not Hand Out
Ethiopia: Hand Up, Not Hand Out
"Kedija" and "Musa" are both former Muslims who have suffered separation from their families in Ethiopia because of their decision to follow Jesus. Both have been persecuted because of their refusal to return to Islam. You’ll hear their amazing stories of how they came to Christ and how a tentmakers project funded by believers in Canada and Scotland is allowing them to be missionaries in areas of an east African nation that is hostile to Christianity.
March 12, 2013
Length: 7:48
From The Voice of the Martyrs Canada
- Current Ministry Project
VOMC has partnered with a ministry to strengthen the witness of the local church by equipping evangelists with the means to build sustainability through the development of a small business in a tentmaker project.
Project Fund: Relief and Development
- Country Information
Population
116,462,712 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Oromo (35.8), Amara (24.1), Somali (7.2), Tigray (5.7), Sidama (4.1), Guragie (2.6), Welaita (2.3), Afar (2.2), Silte (1.3), Kefficho (1,2), Other (13.5) (2022 est.)Religion (%)
Ethiopian Orthodox (43.8), Muslim (31.3), Protestant (22.8), Catholic (0.7), traditional (0.6), other (0.8)Leader
President Taye Atske Selassie (2024)Government type
Federal parliamentary republicLegal system
Civil law systemSource: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for Ethiopia
Ask the Lord to direct Ethiopia's governmental leaders as they continue to work toward solutions to the ongoing religious tensions in the country. While this is taking place, pray that His people will not become weary in doing what is right. Rather, may they be further strengthened and encouraged to boldly proclaim the Gospel, overcoming hatred with the powerful love of Christ.
