The World Weekend of Prayer for children at risk unites hundreds of thousands of children and adults across the world in prayer.
This year’s World Weekend of Prayer for children at risk took place on 7 and 8 June 2025. We are very much looking forward to sharing stories from prayer events all around the world - so watch this space!
Last year, 330,000 children and young people from 33 countries took part – involving 3,900 churches and organisations. Through the World Weekend of Prayer, children are placed at the core of a prayer movement.
Read more about how World Weekend of Prayer was celebrated in 2024.
Join us! World Weekend of Prayer 2025 - Viva's Elin Miranda invites everyone to pray with and for children on 7-8 June 2025
This year’s theme song, composed and performed by children and youth who are part of the Davao Youth Chapter of Y4S (Youth for Safety) in partnership with the Philippine Children Ministries Network (PCMN).
What is Life in all its Fullness? - Pastor Patrick from CRANE explains more about the heart behind a 4-week devotional
Jesus is our Good Shepherd who offers abundant life - Christina from CarNet Nepal breaks down a themed prayer guide on John 10.
How to participate
We welcome everyone to be part of this global, child-centred prayer movement! Register now to be redirected to a page full of resources, many of which were written or produced by children! These include:
Weekly Devotionals: This four-week devotional can be used in church and with friends and family leading up to the World Weekend of Prayer.
Participant Guide: Available in multiple languages, this guide includes ideas for activities and prayers.
Prayer Guide: With a Bible story, memory verse and activities on four themes.
Song and Score: Join people worldwide in praising God using a special song composed specifically by youth for this year’s World Weekend of Prayer.
Additional Materials: Including drawings by children, stories and videos.