It is estimated that around 1 million Sudanese refugees live in Egypt. It’s not necessarily new; refugees have been coming from Sudan for decades because of the country’s civil war. Sudan eventually split into two countries, Sudan and South Sudan, but waves of refugees didn’t slow as hostilities continued. Today, ongoing violence continues to drive refugees into Egypt.

Many arrive in Egypt carrying little more than what they could take with them as they fled their homeland. They leave homes, livelihoods, communities, and even loved ones behind. But reaching safety does not mean the journey is over. In Egypt, they begin again as displaced people – navigating an unfamiliar country, rebuilding their lives, and finding their place in a land that is not their own.

In response, and extending its ministry beyond new church development, the Pastoral, Outreach, and Mission Council (POMC) of the Synod of the Nile has placed a special ministry focus on the growing number of Sudanese refugees living in Egypt.

In recent years, and due to regional hostilities, the number of refugees living in Egypt has dramatically increased. Countless Palestinians have arrived through the Rafah border crossing, coming with nothing but the clothes on their backs, fleeing the violence and uncertainty back home.

Taking Jesus’ words seriously in the Gospel of Matthew, the Pastoral, Outreach, and Mission Council (POMC) of the Synod of the Nile has risen to the occasion and responded quickly to the growing crisis. Our partner is doing so much more than developing new churches.

Founded in 1930, The Evangelical Church at Basion once functioned primarily as a small American elementary school. By the early 2000s, however, the church was in decline as members slowly left the area, migrating towards larger cities. Eventually, no members were left, and no pastor was willing to serve the church in Basion.

And so, for 15 years, The Evangelical Church at Basion closed, and its building sat empty. Until recently.

As part of their initiative to revitalize the village churches throughout Egypt, the Pastoral, Outreach, and Mission Council (POMC) of the Synod of the Nile got involved and sent an evangelistic pastor to Basion to revitalize the church.

At The Outreach Foundation, we are continually inspired by the vibrant and courageous ministry of our partner, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Egypt. We are deeply grateful for your support and prayers, which empower this church to fulfill its mission. Today, we are happy to share a glimpse of how God is moving through our partners in Egypt.

A Year of Steadfast Faith, Hope, and Diligence

This year has been a powerful witness to God's work through the Pastoral and Outreach Ministries Council of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Egypt (EPCE). Thanks to the generous hearts of those who stand alongside this ministry, lives are transformed, and hope is born.