OM’s focus in the Sahel region is on Niger, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso and Mauritania. The combined population is approximately 100 million people. Over 95 percent of the population of these countries follow Islam, with Sufism having a significant cultural and spiritual influence. The Sahel has recently become a hotspot for violence, and natural disasters such as droughts and floods worsen this reality. Torrential rains in 2024, affected over two million people and destroyed homes across Niger, and Mali.

The Horn of Africa, a region located in the northeastern corner of the African continent, has an estimated total population of 140.7 million people. The Horn of Africa has one of the youngest populations globally — around 60 percent of its population is under the age of 25. It is considered one of the most least-reached areas worldwide for the gospel. OM’s focus in the region is on Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Eritrea.

The countries of France, Italy, Portugal and Spain have a combined population of 185 million people. In large parts of Southern Europe there is no new churches and Christianity means belonging to a traditional institution, but not being in a living relationship with Jesus. OM’s aim is to share the good news and engage deeply with the local people, especially reaching and empowering teenagers and young people through discipleship and in small groups.

It is estimated that there are 535 million Buddhists worldwide. God loves these people. We know that our Heavenly Father hears and answers prayer. Together, let’s lift up those who follow Buddhist practises, asking the Lord to reveal Himself to them and to raise up more Jesus followers to share His love with them.

Over 23.4 million people live in the countries of Azerbaijan, Georgia (including Abkhazia), Armenia, Republics in the North Caucasus Federal District of Russia: Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. The religious landscape is diverse, with some countries having a large Shia Muslim presence and others some having a large Sunni Muslim presence. OM’s focus in the region is on Azerbaijan, Georgia (including Abkhazia), Armenia, Republics in the North Caucasus Federal District of Russia: Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia.

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims are called to fast and pray as one of the five Pillars of Islam. A call to pray and reflect, it is also a time for community and giving to charity. “When we look at the Muslim world it seems unshakeable, and Muslims seem so hard to reach with the gospel. There are so few believers from a Muslim background, and those few have such a difficult time because of persecution. Surely praying for Muslims to come to faith in Jesus is a waste of time! These are lies to stop us praying! The truth is that our God is a mighty God, and he is powerfully working in the Muslim world today.” – Julyan, OM Leader