"Approximately 700 million Dalits, low-caste and tribal people live in Asia today. They face extreme segregation and prejudice on a daily basis. They are often denied access to safe drinking water, freedom of worship, their choice of occupation—and even a basic education. In some places, in fact, the illiteracy rate is as high as 90 percent." - Gospel for Asia

It's sad to think that these beautiful children are being treated as scum just because they were born in a certain caste. The good news is that ministries like Gospel for Asia are reaching these children, and for the first time, they're discovering that they are loved.

Read more about the Dalits, click here.

Open Doors works in the world's most oppressive countries, strengthening Christians to stand strong in the face of persecution and equipping them to shine Christ's light in these dark places.

North Korea is one of the most difficult countries in the world for Christians to live in.  April 24-30 is North Korea Freedom Week.  Open Doors call every Christian to pray for this country and for the Christians there who are faithfully standing for their faith despite the persecution they experience.  To know more about the program of prayer that Open Doors has organized for Freedom Week, click this link: North Korea Freedom Week.