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
Three years of Grace in Greece - anniversary celebration in Aarau
On Saturday, September 13, the Grace in Greece project celebrated its third anniversary. It began three years ago with the idea of people from Switzerland meeting people in Greece in special need and experiencing God's grace in the process.
Growing up: The Methodist Church in Cambodia celebrates its 25th birthday
In a simple ceremony on 11 September, Cambodian Methodists and members of the founding organizations paid tribute to the church's path. This should increasingly lead to independence. Chamroeun Yi, Luon Rachana and Peter Siegfried tell us what excites and worries them and what they wish for the birthday child.
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.
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."
"Seeing the conditions in the camps was heartbreaking"
Cambodia and Thailand have been fighting over border areas again since May. Tens of thousands of people have fled. Connexio develop and the Methodist Church in Cambodia are supporting these people with aid packages.