In the Comoros islands in south east Africa, religious minorities, especially Christians, are subjected to extreme constraints when it comes to openly or even discussing their faith. For Christian families, particularly converts from Islam, the challenges are even more acute. They must send their children to Islamic schools or face alienation. Public worship or even conversing about Christianity in public spaces can be interpreted as proselytising, a punishable offence.

Anyone suspected of converting to Christianity can be ostracised by the larger community, creating an environment where religious freedom doesn’t exist. Because of this, many Christians – especially those who have converted from Islam – are forced to live out their faith in secret.