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?
Connexio Mission Talk with Gjergj Lushka
Meet people from Connexio hope and develop's partner countries online. This time: Gjergj Lushka. Responsible for the Center for Early Childhood Development in Tirana.
Miss Stone Center can avert kitchen closure
The Miss Stone Center in Strumica, North Macedonia, which Connexio develop supports, provides more than 250 people with a hot meal every day. Now the operation was facing an existential hurdle because the previous head chef had to retire due to a serious illness. Susana Tabanova, originally an assistant in the kitchen, had been running the Miss Stone Center's meal service for 15 years [...]
A special village in Poland
Zaborze is a small village in Poland. For many years, this village has grown to around three times its size in summer - whenever the Evangelical Methodist Church (EMK) in Poland sets up a very special "village within a village".
War in Ukraine: How much longer?
It will soon be 40 months since the Russian armed forces invaded Ukraine and allowed the conflict, which had been smouldering for years, to escalate into open warfare. Since then, politicians have held countless talks - about ceasefires, necessary arms deliveries and diplomatic solutions. But the suffering and death in Ukraine continues, and the longing for a just peace remains unsatisfied.
Help gives hope
The Miss Stone Center in Strumica (North Macedonia) supports people with food parcels. Such help is also possible because others donate to the Miss Stone Center.
Connexio Mission Talk: Being church networked with others
The first "Connexio Mission Talk" on the evening of December 2 focused on the work of the Methodist Church in Romania. The surprising outcome of the first round of the presidential elections was also an important topic of discussion.
When drinking water becomes a danger
A few days ago, a warning made the operation of the Miss Stone Center in Strumica (North Macedonia) very difficult. The drinking water in Strumica is contaminated.
Help that is heat-resistant
North Macedonia is experiencing a very hot summer this year. This is not only having an impact on nature, but also on the people who are suffering from the heat.