Getting God’s Word into the hands of persecuted Christians in conflict areas is a great encouragement to them. The Nuba Mountains of Sudan is one such hard-to-reach area that poses a variety of logistical challenges. 

One of the biggest obstacles is a humanitarian blockade that has been in place for the past nine years. And while the blockade may be withdrawn soon, it is currently still a crime to deliver any form of relief, including Bibles, to the area. Getting aid and Bibles to Christians in these areas can be a challenge, requiring transport by truck on sometimes impassable roads and even by small airplanes. 

VOM’s field leader in Sudan said last year was especially challenging because of severe flooding. “Some of the places that used to be ‘roads’ had standing water up to the neck level,” he said. “Even … trucks were unable to move for about four weeks.”