I live in Djibouti City, the capital of a small but strategic nation on the Horn of Africa. Our country is a crossroads between Africa and the Middle East, surrounded by nations torn by war and hardship. Though small in size, Djibouti stands in a place of influence — a bridge between continents, a harbor for trade, and a gateway for people and ideas moving across the region.

The land itself is rugged and extreme — arid deserts in the south and green mountains in the north — a reflection of the spiritual climate of our nation. Life here can be harsh, but beauty breaks through in the resilience of our people. The Somali, Afar, Omani, and Yemeni communities make up much of our population — all deeply rooted in Islam and all still unreached with the Gospel.

Though the Church here is small, it stands in a place of incredible potential. Djibouti is more stable and accessible than many of its neighbors, offering a rare opening for the Good News to reach both East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. I believe this nation — once known for its deserts and its port — will one day be known as a launching point for living water, sending the hope of Jesus into lands long considered unreachable.

• Pray for the Somali, Afar, Omani, and Yemeni peoples to encounter Jesus and experience His saving grace. (John 4:14)

• Pray for the Church in Djibouti to grow strong in faith, unity, and boldness as it reaches the unreached. (Ephesians 6:19–20)

• Pray for peace, stability, and continued openness in Djibouti to allow the Gospel to advance freely. (1 Timothy 2:1–2)

• Pray for believers and workers to seize the nation’s strategic position to reach both Africa and the Arab world. (Acts 1:8)

• Pray for a spiritual awakening in Djibouti — that this small nation would become a great light to its region. (Habakkuk 2:14)