who we are
About open doors
Since 1955, Open Doors has served the persecuted Church, strengthening and standing with believers who choose to follow Jesus no matter the cost. Today, millions of persecuted Christians in 70 countries know they are not alone.
Our history
Open Doors originated in 1955, when a young Dutchman started smuggling Bibles to the persecuted Christians in Communist Europe. He became known as Brother Andrew, and his work led to more than six decades of support for the persecuted church worldwide.
How we help
We help Christians in more than 70 countries, from delivering Bibles, training leaders to raising awareness about global persecution.
World watch list
Open Doors’ annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.