Allianz-Mission, the German mission arm of the Bund Freier evangelischer Gemeinden (FeG), has launched an emergency relief campaign for Christian families facing severe material hardship in Iran. Rising living costs, loss of income, and acute crises are pushing an increasing number of Iranian Christian households to the breaking point. The new initiative, titled "Emergency Aid for Christian Families in Iran," aims to provide fast, unbureaucratic assistance to those most at risk.
The campaign is rooted in the biblical call to mutual care, citing Galatians 6:2 — "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Support will be channelled through a trusted local network and carefully verified to ensure aid reaches those genuinely in need. The programme is designed to help cover essential living costs: food, rent, heating, medicine, clothing, and school supplies for children. Particular attention is directed toward widows, children, elderly relatives, and families of those who have been imprisoned or killed for their Christian faith.
The initiative is initially planned for a 12-month period beginning in summer 2026, after which Allianz-Mission will re-evaluate whether to extend the programme for a further year. Beyond immediate relief, the campaign serves a longer-term purpose: building trust between Iranian Christian leaders and the Allianz-Mission for future collaborative mission work. In a context where Iranian Christians face both economic pressure and religious restrictions, this practical expression of solidarity represents a significant new chapter in the German free church's engagement with the Persian-speaking church.
(Originally published in German. Summary translated by CC / Connexion.)
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Source: Allianz-Mission / Bund FeG — allianzmission.de
