Church and mission leaders from across Niger joined a series of joyous celebrations across the nation to mark 100 years of SIM work in the country this week (December 2-9).

Hospitality is a high quality in the West African culture. As SIM Canada explore the power of hospitality, Lucia Eberle shares lessons learned during 10 years of ministry with the Dorcas ministry in Niger.

Over many decades, SIM workers serving with the ‘Sowing Seeds’ project have transformed communities in the Sahel. One of them, Tony Rinaudo, shares his story with us.

Medical mission worker Anne-Sophie works in obstetrics at Galmi Hospital, it was here that she met cancer patient Aicha. Through years of treatment Anne-Sophie was able to share about Jesus. Because of the friendships made through Galmi, and the work of the Holy Spirit, Aicha and her husband came to know Christ.

John's life was shaken when Boko Haram fighters pillaged his village and took his son. SIM mission worker Jeanne was stirred by the loss of life occurring due to this violence and began distributing SD cards with Christ-centred books and films. John received a card containing the JESUS film, which led him to put his faith in Christ.

Mamane contracted leprosy as a child. The diagnosis began a downward spiral in his life until he learned about SIM's Danja Hospital. Mamane received both physical and spiritual healing here. While previously a muslim, this experience led Mamane to put his faith in Jesus Christ.

Find out how an SIM worker – one of a growing number of Tamajaq people who have become Christians – is helping the gospel take root in the heart of his people.

Severe flooding of the Niger River has forced residents of SIM’s Sahel Academy and the Bible Center of Niamey to evacuate.

SIM Niger’s Galmi Hospital is eagerly searching for a new director to complement their medical staff and ministry.

In her community, Lucia's photography has made her recognisable to many. All because of posting a shot of Niger a day on her Instagram account, which has become a way to develop relationships and practice the local language.

Moussa, a new believer, began experiencing persecution right before he and his wife were to welcome a new baby and have a customary celebration. But he trusted that his spiritual community would show up.

In the aftermath of many disasters, God provided powerfully for the hungry through a surprise donor to SIM Niger.

People in Niger said the sound of raindrops on tin roofs at night, instead of bringing comfort, now brought fear and dread. And SIM partner Pastor Amos was exhausted.

The evangelist looked me in the eye and asked me very seriously, “Are you remembering to pray for me?” Then, I found out why he so earnestly sought an answer.

Elisa realised the need for the Old Testament audio in Gurmanchema when COVID-19 disrupted the lives of her security guard's family. Find out more about this new recording project.

SIM’s Galmi Hospital has been bracing for the impact of COVID-19 – sadly, their plans must now become reality.

Australian Anne-Sophie says it’s harder to see beauty in her surroundings back in Niger where she serves as a GP-obstetrician and chief medical officer at Galmi Hospital.