Operation Mandate's TARGET
NATIONSOperation Mandate’s primary focus is to reach 5 nations most of whom are found in what is called the Sahel region which are lands found below the Sahara desert.
Target Destination Nations for Our Missionaries
*UPG: Unreached People Group
Cameroon
10/40 Window Country: No
Total Population: 29,230,000
UPG Population: 4,154,000 (14.2% of population)
Number of UPGs: 17
*Operation Mandate missions base location
Chad
10/40 Window Country: Yes
Total Population: 18,751,000
UPG Population: 10,356,000 (55.2% of population)
Number of UPGs: 80
NIGER
10/40 Window Country: Yes
Total Population: 28,141,000
UPG Population: 27,639,000 (98.2% of population)
Number of UPGs: 30
nigeria
10/40 Window Country: Yes
Total Population: 228,438,000
UPG Population: 69,928,000 (30.6% of population)
Number of UPGs: 53
sudan
10/40 Window Country: Yes
Total Population: 49,274,000
UPG Population: 46,784,000 (94.9% of population)
Number of UPGs: 169
what do we mean by an ‘unreached’ and other terms?
What’s an unreached people group? What is the 10/40 Window? If these terms are new for you, we have a page that explains about unreached people groups, what the 10/40 Window is and more!
OM’s Focus on the sahel region
What is the sahel region and where is it located?
The Sahel is a vast, semi-arid region in Africa that forms a transitional zone between the Sahara Desert to the north and the more fertile savannas to the south. It stretches across the continent, running east to west, and includes parts of several countries, such as Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, and Sudan. The region spans approximately 5,400 kilometers (3,355 miles) from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Red Sea in the east.
The Sahel is characterized by its harsh climate, with limited rainfall, long dry seasons, and periodic droughts. It supports grasslands and sparse vegetation, making it suitable for nomadic pastoralism and some subsistence farming. However, the region is prone to desertification, and its fragile environment is easily affected by climate challenges.
The Sahel is also a region of significant geopolitical and security challenges, including conflicts related to terrorism, insurgencies, and resource scarcity. The region has seen growing instability in recent years, with extremist groups operating in several areas and governments struggling to maintain control.