🇲🇱 Mali｜A Father and His Children Amid Armed Conflict
Northern Mali has long been affected by ethnic separatist movements and the activities of Islamist extremist armed groups. In April 2026, armed groups joined forces to launch large-scale attacks across several regions of Mali, further worsening the security situation.
According to UNICEF’s November 2026 report, approximately 415,000 people are internally displaced in Mali, and 58% of them are children. Ongoing armed conflict and population displacement have placed many children at risk of family separation, psychological trauma, and threats to their safety and protection.
Amid this unstable environment, M2M ministry workers and their families are also facing threats. A missionary shared the story of one father who, in order to escape threats from terrorists, had no choice but to flee his home with his three children in search of a safe place of refuge.
🔹 Frontline Prayer Requests
1️⃣ Pray for the father’s and his three children’s safety. May the Lord protect them from danger throughout their journey and guide them safely to a place of refuge.
2️⃣ Pray for their daily needs. May the Lord provide suitable shelter, food, and everything they need to sustain their lives, allowing them to experience His provision even in these difficult circumstances.
3️⃣ Pray for M2M missionaries and their families in northern Mali. May the Lord’s protection and peace surround them amid the unrest, and may He strengthen their faith as they face these challenges.
📖 Scripture
“The LORD will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
— Psalm 121:7–8
May the Lord Himself watch over every family seeking refuge amid armed conflict. May He grant them peace and help those who have been displaced find a safe place to call home again. 🙏