What International Christian Concern does

International Christian Concern (ICC) is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, that operates a three-pronged Aid / Advocate / Awaken model for persecuted Christians in hostile environments. Its programs span emergency relief (food, shelter, medical care, supplies), evangelical outreach (Bible and "Bibles and Bikes" distribution, gospel broadcasts), economic rehabilitation (50+ small businesses, 20+ communal farms in Nigeria, widow support), education (20+ Hope House Bible-based primary schools; 400+ Generation Transformation scholarships), specialized country initiatives (Syria Relief, Christian Convert Outreach, Persecution Readiness training), and a content/research arm (annual Global Persecution Index and country reports). Service delivery runs through a distributed field network of in-country staff and partner organizations across 26+ countries in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, with policy-advocacy work engaging US government and congressional stakeholders.

ICC's revenue model is voluntary charitable giving — donations accepted online, by phone, or by mail — directed to five fund designations (Where Most Needed, Emergency Relief, Gospel, Community Development, Education), supplemented by foundation grants. The organization claims 86 cents of every dollar is directed to field projects and holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating, ECFA accreditation, and Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency. Go-to-market relies on community-led engagement: church partnerships, the annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted, speaking engagements, weekly email updates, a free monthly magazine (transitioning to fully digital by June 2026), an active social presence across Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn, and a research-backed content library (Global Persecution Index, ICC Reports, ICC Fellows program). ICC does not develop proprietary technology products; its distribution advantage rests on three decades of relationship capital with persecuted communities, church networks, and field partners. Leadership transitioned from founder Steve Snyder (d. 2002) to Jeff King (2002–2025) to current President Shawn Wright effective October 31, 2025.

Name

International Christian Concern

Legal name

International Christian Concern

Website

https://persecution.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Christian Concern is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1995, that delivers emergency relief, education, economic support, and advocacy for persecuted Christians across 26+ countries through an in-country field network and church partnerships, funded by individual donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Persecution Relief and Advocacy

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE) (EDADALAG)

Keywords

• Religious freedom advocacy
• Humanitarian aid services
• Persecution ministry
• Faith-based nonprofit
• Religious persecution reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor Contributions and Charitable Gifts: ICC generates revenue primarily through donations from individuals, churches, and organizations. Donors can give online, by phone, or by mail. The organization offers various fund designations including 'Where Most Needed' (general), Emergency Relief, Gospel, Community Development, and Education. ICC operates as a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with all donations being tax-deductible.
2. Grants and Foundation Support: ICC receives grant funding to support various projects and programs. The organization publishes annual reports and maintains financial transparency through ECFA, Charity Navigator, and Candid certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

International Christian Concern is a non-profit charity that delivers humanitarian aid, advocacy, and awareness programs on behalf of persecuted Christians worldwide. Its core offerings include emergency relief, gospel outreach and Bible distribution, small business and education support for displaced believers, persecution readiness training for pastors, and policy advocacy backed by original research such as the Global Persecution Index. ICC is funded by donations from individuals, churches, and grants, and operates through an in-country staff and partner network across 26+ countries.

Product overview

International Christian Concern (ICC) is a non-profit ministry organization that provides a comprehensive portfolio of programs and resources to aid, advocate for, and raise awareness about persecuted Christians worldwide. The organization operates through distinct program services including Emergency Relief, Gospel Initiative (Bibles and Bikes), Syria Relief, Christian Convert Outreach, Small Businesses, Education (Hope House and Generation Transformation), Persecution Readiness training, and Farms. ICC also offers free resources including Prayer Calendar, Persecution Magazine (transitioning to digital), International Day of Prayer kits, and Weekly Updates. The organization produces annual and periodic reports including the Global Persecution Index and country-specific reports. ICC's approach combines direct humanitarian assistance with advocacy, awareness campaigns, and capacity-building programs for persecuted believers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Relief Provides immediate humanitarian aid to persecuted Christians in crisis situations, including food, shelter, medical care, and emergency supplies delivered through in-country staff and partners.
• Gospel Initiative Supports evangelism and Bible distribution to Christians in hostile regions, providing Bibles, radio broadcasts, and resources for church planters in restricted areas.
• Bibles and Bikes Equips evangelists with bicycles or motorbikes and copies of the New Testament to reach families and communities in hostile regions.
• Syria Relief Provides immediate relief and ongoing support to Syrian Christian families facing crisis, including food, shelter, medical care, and trauma assistance.
• Christian Convert Outreach Rescues and sustains Christian converts from Islam who face violence and family rejection, providing safe housing, medical care, food, job training, and small business support.
• Small Businesses Empowers persecuted believers through small business startups, providing economic refuge and dignity for those who have lost everything due to their faith.
• Education (Hope House and Generation Transformation) Hope House provides Bible-based primary school programs tied to local churches; Generation Transformation provides scholarships for college and vocational training plus small business support.
• Persecution Readiness (Persecution Response Training) Equips pastors and leaders in South Asia with biblical wisdom, legal awareness, and practical tools to face persecution, protect communities, and respond appropriately.
• Farms Launches communal farms in Nigeria to feed displaced believers, providing immediate relief after attacks and long-term sustainability through crop, chicken, and fish farms.
• Prayer Calendar Free downloadable calendar providing daily focused prayer topics for the persecuted church, with links to recent news stories on persecution.
• Persecution Magazine Free monthly magazine featuring stories of persecuted Christians who face harassment and violence, transitioning to a fully digital format in June 2026.
• International Day of Prayer (IDOP) Resource Kit Annual resource kit for churches and individuals including bulletin inserts, prayer cards, graphics, videos, sermon materials, worship slides, and Sunday school lessons.
• Weekly Updates Regular email newsletter featuring breaking news stories, spiritually inspiring videos, and project updates on global Christian persecution.
• Global Persecution Index Annual comprehensive report providing in-depth analysis of global Christian persecution trends, country profiles, and documentation of attacks and restrictions.
• ICC Reports and Briefs Collection of religious persecution reports and policy briefs covering countries including Nigeria, Pakistan, India, Egypt, China, Syria, DRC, and more.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,558+ believers helped in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Orphanage in Democratic Republic of CongocoreOthersICC supports an orphanage in the DRC run by a Christian couple, housing more than 200 young people whose parents were killed by Islamic terrorists (Allied Democratic Forces). The orphanage received support for rebuilding after an electrical fire and regular supplies of food, medicine, mattresses, and a fish farm.
• Partner Supporting Widows in NigeriacoreOthersThrough a new initiative and partner organization, ICC supplies widows in Nigeria whose husbands have been killed by extremists with small plots of land to raise chickens and small cooking stoves.
• Trusted Partner for North Korea OutreachcoreOthersICC partners with a trusted organization to reach North Koreans for Christ and serve the underground church through broadcasts of the gospel and Christian messages, and creative means to get Bibles into the Hermit Kingdom.
• Church Partners in EgyptcoreOthersICC church partners in Egypt continue to grow the flock in Jesus' name. ICC grants help relocate new Christian converts who face danger and fund business opportunities for those who experience persecution.
• Hope House Education PartnerscoreOthersICC partners with local churches and organizations to operate Bible-based primary school programs (Hope House) in several countries, providing education, nutrition, and care for underprivileged Christian children facing persecution.
• Communal Farm Partners in NigeriacoreOthersICC leases land near Internally Displaced People camps and partners with local farming communities to sustain communal crop farms, chicken farms, and fish farms to help families sustain themselves long-term.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• World Vision: Major Christian humanitarian NGO focused on child welfare, development, and relief. Shares faith-based development and community programs but is far broader than ICC's persecution niche.
• Samaritan's Purse: Large evangelical relief organization providing global humanitarian aid and gospel outreach. Overlaps with ICC's relief and faith-based mission but at far greater scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• The Voice of the Martyrs: Nonprofit aiding persecuted Christians with relief, Bibles, and awareness content. Nearly identical mission, program mix, and evangelical donor audience to ICC.
• Global Christian Relief: US-based nonprofit strengthening the persecuted church through relief and advocacy. Directly overlapping mission and evangelical donor base.
• Christian Solidarity International: The organization ICC originally spun out of, defending religious freedom and aiding persecuted people. Shared heritage and comparable mission.
• Open Doors: Global ministry serving persecuted Christians through Bible distribution, relief, and advocacy, publishing the World Watch List. Directly competes with ICC's mission, programs, and donor base.
• Barnabas Aid: Faith-based charity providing practical aid to persecuted and suffering Christians worldwide. Directly comparable relief and field-partner model.
• Release International: Serves persecuted Christians through partners, providing relief, advocacy, and prayer mobilization. Closely mirrors ICC's three-pronged approach.
• Aid to the Church in Need: Catholic charity supporting persecuted and suffering Christians through project funding and advocacy. Same beneficiary focus as ICC via a partner-driven field model.
• Christian Solidarity Worldwide: Advocacy organization defending religious freedom and documenting persecution. Overlaps with ICC's advocacy, reporting, and policy engagement work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/persecutionnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@InternationalChristianConcern
• Facebookfacebook.com/persecuted
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-christian-concern
• Instagraminstagram.com/internationalchristianconcern
• TikToktiktok.com/@international.christian?lang=en

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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