On Nov. 6, Titus Hassan Malika received his diploma alongside his classmates. The Sudanese Christian had fled violence and persecution in his homeland. International Christian Concern (ICC), an advocacy group, says it supported him for years while he studied. Malika now holds a Bachelor's degree in business administration and management.
A Long Road to the Diploma
Malika grew up in Sudan, where following Jesus became increasingly dangerous. He says pressure on Christian communities grew amid conflict and targeted hostility. He was forced to leave his home and everything in it.
He crossed into Kenya as a refugee with little more than his faith. ICC says it began supporting him in 2023. The help included practical needs, encouragement, and money to continue his studies. ICC describes the path as hard, with daily challenges and the lasting trauma of persecution.
Malika said Jesus Christ had been the center of his life since he left Sudan. "When I had no home, he was my shelter," he said. "When fear tried to silence me, he gave me courage."
Context
Christians in Sudan have faced growing pressure during the country's conflict, according to ICC. Many have been forced to flee to neighboring countries. Kenya hosts refugees from several nations, and many of them struggle to finish school far from home.
ICC says its support for refugees like Malika is part of its wider work with persecuted believers around the world. The group presents Malika's story as an example of what it calls the Body of Christ standing with the persecuted. Its report is an account from one advocacy organization and has not been independently verified.
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Malika plans to start his next chapter after graduation. He thanked God and ICC for their help. "They have been the hands and feet of Christ to me," he said. ICC asks readers to support its work through its Where Most Needed Fund.
