Church in the Sahara — Faith in the Desert

In the heart of the Sahara Desert, a growing community of new Christian believers is forming — but they need a safe place to gather, worship, and grow together.

The Upset The World Foundation (UTWF) is launching the Church & Community Building in the Sahara campaign to raise funds for the first faith and fellowship center — a sanctuary of hope, teaching, and prayer for converts who are risking everything to follow Christ.

Our Mission

Your support will help:

Build a small church structure where believers can gather safely for worship and teaching.
Provide clean water access, seating, and basic shelter from the harsh desert elements.
Establish a community hub for literacy classes, prayer, and discipleship programs.
Supply Bibles and learning materials in native languages (Hausa and Fulani).

Every brick you fund helps create a lasting symbol of love, faith, and light in one of the most remote regions of the world.

PLEASE SEE THE WORK In Progress below.

Click on the links 👇- God is Good!

Making bricks by hand - Part 1

Making bricks Part 2- Drying and Curing

Making bricks - Part 3 - Success!

Grateful to the Lord for clothing donations! Thank You So Much!

Our Broader Vision

This church is more than a building — it’s the foundation for an entire Saharan faith community. As the body grows, UTWF plans to expand into education, housing for missionaries, and literacy training, creating a full ecosystem of spiritual and social transformation across multiple desert villages.

Together, we are planting seeds of faith that will stand strong against the storms of persecution and poverty.

Phase 1- Goal: $12,000 - (1 church and Small Community)

Your generosity will build the first permanent church and community space, complete with a roof, altar, and seating — offering believers a protected place to gather, worship, and grow.

“The desert will bloom again — one believer, one brick, one prayer at a time.”

Join the Mission

Let’s build a community that empowers new believers to stand strong and grow together in faith.

Together, we can build a a minimum of 11 churches that touch the 11 countries that surround the Sahara Desert.

Let's help reach predominately Muslim tribes for Jesus Christ. God has already begun a good work, let's support the Saharan revival that is just beginning.

Give Today. Build the Church. Light the Desert- We Sincerely Thank You.
And help bring the Gospel to those who have never heard it before.

Our foundation is an extension of the work done by Upset The World, LLC, supporting philanthropic initiatives within the US or abroad, that align with our holistic mission. We believe in fostering growth, healing, and empowerment across all aspects of life, marriage, communities and economics. From mentorship programs to counseling services, retreats, conferences and international outreaches that impact our global reach, we work to uplift those in need and create lasting change in their lives no matter where they live.

Church & Community for the Sahara