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Christian Suffering• Africa

– Sudan.– Ethiopia– Somalia

• Far East– North Korea– People’s Republic of China

• Europe– Kosovo– Bosnia– France– Italy– England

• Indian subcontinent– Pakistan, Afghanistan, India

• Middle East– Iraq,Syria,Iran, Turkey – Egypt,Lebanon,Saudi Arabia

• The Former Soviet Union– Chechnya*– Russia

• North & South America– US, Canada, South America

Our Goals & Mission Statement

• Grassroot Chapters operating with a wide reach.• Exposing and destroying violent, economic,

cultural oppression and religious persecution.• Building solid, respected ties between Christians

of all denominations. • Encouraging charitable economic, educational,

and cultural aid.

The Importance of Global Christian Solidarity

• Ensuring equality and democracy worldwide.

• Strength in numbers.• Promoting coexistence

among Christians– Building bridges between

Christian groups.

• Christian solidarity is a first step toward a more universal peace.

Christian Suffering In the Middle East

• The Christian population of the Middle East has declined consistently for 1500 years.

• This is the birthplace of Jesus Christ and Christianity.

• If one has no history, one has no future.

• The reversal of Christian oppression in this region will serve as inspiration for other groups.

ICU’s Internal Organization• Benefits

– Organization allows for multiple messages/causes to be shared with a multitude of groups.– Brainstorming in groups provides a democratic way to achieve positive outcomes.– Mutual support

• Regular internal communication.Supreme World Trust Board

- Strategy and Checks and Balances.Grand World Council

- Growing the organization and managing projects.The World Senate

- Denominational representative body The World Commission

- Head of committees that executes projectsThe World Assembly

- Representatives from every country in the world and chaptersThe Chapters

- Local level groupsMembers

The Benefits of ICU

• Top-level connections• Connecting positive, hard-working Christians

for common goals.• Transforming weakness and oppression into

strength.• Measurable Means of accomplishment.

Empowerment