Born into a Muslim family in Haroji Wado, a community near Ethiopia’s western border with Sudan, 14-year-old Fatuma’s life changed after she decided to follow Christ in November 2025. Instead of finding acceptance, she became the target of persecution from her community and family, forcing her to flee her home and go into hiding. “When I accepted Christ, I felt a peace and love I had never known before,” she said. “I knew following Christ would not be easy, but I never imagined that my family would abandon me because of my faith.