Methodists in Argentina: «We stand against it!»
Many people have slipped into poverty. If they demonstrate, the police crack down. What can the Methodist Church do in this situation? Bishop Américo Jara Reyes talks about the causes of poverty, swallowed anger and a church that looks and acts.
Argentinian Protestant churches call for protection for pensioners
The current austerity policy is causing financial hardship for retired and sick people. The Association of Protestant Churches, to which the Methodist Church also belongs, believes this is unacceptable. It calls for more courageous and creative solutions from the government and appeals: "Choose life."
"Flor, we need to talk to you!"
The children call her "Flor" and even when she is doing office work, she is always ready to listen to spontaneous requests. Florencia de Miguel is a social worker at the socio-educational center of the "Lechería de la Solidaridad". She talks about what motivates and sometimes frustrates her. And how children change when they experience: here I am respected and allowed to be who I am.