Can You Get Us Out?

In August 2021, the world watched as Afghanistan fell to the Taliban.

The rapid and chaotic collapse of the democratic regime marked the return of a despotic regime that had been absent for 20 years. For many in the west, this was an unimaginable shock, but for those living inside Afghanistan, it was a terrifying reality. The return of the Taliban meant the end of freedom, safety, and hope–especially for religious minorities.

Among the most vulnerable were Christians and converts from Islam. These brave individuals found themselves not only at risk of persecution but also targeted for execution. 

When the Taliban gained access to Afghanistan’s social security database, the situation grew even more dire. This database, now digitized, allowed them to track and hunt down Christians who refused to renounce their faith, marking each one for death.

The nightmare didn’t end there. Women who had assumed leadership roles as judges, lawyers, and human rights advocates were hunted. Ahmadiyya Muslims, a sect considered heretical by the Taliban, were also persecuted.

In response to this crisis, our mission began.

Shai Fund Evacuated 9,000 People at Risk of Death

Thanks to your support, we were able to evacuate over 9,000 people who were at risk of death. We worked tirelessly to help these men, women, and children escape the horrors of the Taliban. Despite the chaos on the ground, the dangers, and the overwhelming odds, we succeeded in giving hope to many who had none.

But our mission is far from over. Many still remain in Afghanistan, trapped under the oppressive grip of the Taliban. Women, religious minorities, and those who defy the Taliban’s vision for society are still under threat every day. Since 2022, we have evacuated an additional 500 Afghan Christians targeted for death by the Taliban.

We need your continued support. With your help, we can provide medical care, vocational training, shelter, and the resources necessary for those who have suffered so much–both the underground church that remains in Afghanistan as well as the displaced Christians building new lives outside of Taliban control. Together, we can help these brave individuals rebuild their lives with hope, dignity, and safety.

The Evacuation from Afghanistan was Necessary, but Similar Threats are Still Growing 

I told this story to the American Thought Leaders podcast and you can watch the television version here:

In that interview, in addition to the harrowing stories of evacuation efforts from Afghanistan and Somalia, I also discuss the situation in Syria and the newly intense persecution there as well as the Nova Festival and the growth of anti-Semitism.

You can view the interview with American Thought Leaders here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Nqoeajtip8