Not just sport: how «More than Boxing» lifts young people up
At the end of November 2025, the ninth «Youth Gala» took place in Cluj-Napoca (Romania). This event honored projects carried out by and with young people. The «More than Boxing» program was awarded first place by the juries in two categories. What may come as a surprise is that this program is not backed by a sports club, but rather is a touching form of «church for others.».
Double award for the Miss Stone Center«
The list of global crises is long - the food crisis, climate crisis, war, military conflicts and a crisis of confidence in liberal-democratic countries are affecting the prospect of a better future. People in the Global South, who are struggling with numerous crises, are particularly affected. How are they faring and what glimmers of hope are visible on the horizon?
Floods in Kinshasa: Emergency aid arrives
At the beginning of November, heavy rainfall in Kinshasa turned into a devastating disaster. The Kingabwa district, which lies along the Congo River, was severely flooded. The floodwaters destroyed houses and infrastructure and swept away the livelihoods of over 100 families.
«It is incomprehensible how the people can vote for a fascist candidate.»
The first round of the presidential election will take place in Chile on Sunday. This is likely to lead to a decision on the direction the country will take. Felipe Rojas Cortés from the Methodist Church in Chile reports on the mood and background, the feared consequences for migrants, and a dilemma facing the church. He also draws parallels with Europe.
Giving a voice to those who are not heard
Carolina Zaballa Romero is a psychologist, artist, human rights activist—and, since August, the new coordinator for South America at Connexio hope and develop. She talks about her first impressions and how and why she got involved.
«Caribou» - a journey through the Congo
Anita Müller, program manager at Connexio develop, is travelling to the DR Congo for the first time. She tells us what it was like in the following text.
No Swiss profit from foreign corruption!
No Swiss profit from foreign corruption! Petition demands restitution of illegal profits to victims in the Global South
Hope despite everything?
The list of global crises is long - the food crisis, climate crisis, war, military conflicts and a crisis of confidence in liberal-democratic countries are affecting the prospect of a better future. People in the Global South, who are struggling with numerous crises, are particularly affected. How are they faring and what glimmers of hope are visible on the horizon?
Connexio Mission Talk with Socheata Chap
Meet people from Connexio hope and develop's partner countries online. This time: Sochata Chap, Country Coordinator Cambodia
Hiking 42 kilometers for a good cause? No problem.
On September 6, a group of hikers set off from Bargen and arrived safely at the Munot after around 10 hours. Markus Da Rugna reports on this special tour through the canton of Schaffhausen.