Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) is the name of several related Christian organizations founded through the influence of Pastor Richard Wurmbrand in such countries as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. These VOM missions raise awareness of the fact that hundreds of thousands are killed, tortured, imprisoned and harassed for being Christians each year. These organizations also provide practical assistance to persecuted Christians throughout the world. They are funded through donations and are not subsidized by government support. There is no world headquarters for The Voice of the Martyrs, as each organization is an independent, self-supporting entity.All VOM missions are members of an international group of autonomous missions founded through the influence of Richard Wurmbrand which voluntarily co-operate through the International Christian Association (ICA). While each country''s mission has its own goals and performs actions on its own, they also cooperate through the ICA in sharing information and jointly funding international projects.