Sahrawi in Western Sahara

A sub-group of the Moors, the Sahrawi are of mixed Berber, Arab and black African descent. Originally, the Sahrawi were desert nomads who traveled from place to place with their camels. Today, they can be found in the desert in southern Morocco, in the Western Sahara region, in the north of Mauritania, in Algerian refugee camps and in the Canary Islands. Many Sahrawi have gotten caught in the fighting between the Moroccan government and the Polisaro Front group, who are fighting for independence for Western Sahara. Many have fled to refugee camps in Morocco. Many others have remained in Western Sahara. These people face constant danger from the Moroccan army and the Polisaro guerillas. Women and children have fled to refugee camps and depend on special programs for basic necessities.

Ministry Obstacles

The Sahrawi live in an area of war and political turmoil. As a result, families have been divided, and many have been displaced in refugee camps. Where there is turmoil, there is a barrier to people moving about and sharing the gospel. Yet turmoil also opens people to look for new spiritual answers. Jesus offers the Sahrawi true holiness and power.

Scripture Focus

"For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever before me. I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin."  Psalm 38:17-18

Scripture Prayer

Pray that this people group finds peace and salvation when they confess their sins to the Lord.

Prayer Focus

Pray for peace in the Western Sahara. Ask God for the formation of Bible believing churches among this Muslim people group in Western Sahara. Pray that the Sahrawi would come to see Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace and flee to him for refuge. Pray for Christ's ambassadors to go to these Muslims with the news of a savior who forgives sins.