Worldwide Christian Concern (ICC) a Christian charity that seeks to ease and make recognized the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide, has shared the story of a believer in Kenya whose life was almost destroyed by Islamist militants.
John Mwangi Gichira noticed his village attacked by the al-Shabab militant group in December 2023.
“We have been pressured to flee our houses, forsaking every part we had labored for … Our home was set on fireplace, my 10,000-liter water tank was destroyed, and all my chickens have been stolen. We misplaced every part right away. Life turned a battle.”
Following the assault, John and his household have been pressured to stay in a refugee camp for a number of months. Whereas on the camp, the household lived in worry of one other assault and struggled to discover a strategy to rebuild the life that had been taken away from them.
“Although we have been surrounded by loss, we needed to maintain on to hope.”
It was at this level that ICC intervened, offering meals and clothes to the troubled household. In accordance with John, the “actual turning level” was when ICC supplied him with a motorcycle
“This bike turned my lifeline. It allowed me to earn a gentle revenue and supply for my household once more.”
ICC additionally gave the instance of Wambugu Mutahi, who like John noticed his life’s work go up in flames throughout an al-Shabab assault. In February of final 12 months Wambugu’s dwelling was one among ten that have been destroyed by al-Shabab.
Wambugu’s spouse was sick on the time and required costly medical remedy. As with John, ICC supplied Wambugu with their fast wants and in addition a motorcycle, permitting Wambugu to earn cash as a taxi driver.
Wambugu mentioned of ICC, “I am deeply humbled and grateful for ICC’s assist. I imagine this assist was a present from God. It has reworked our lives, and I pray that God continues to bless ICC and their mission. Their kindness has given me the chance to rebuild my life and restore my household’s dignity.”
