Stability in Turbulent Times – Why We Must Act Now
We at Connexio develop are part of the «Halt in haltlosen Zeiten» campaign. About 40 Swiss aid organizations have joined forces to show why international cooperation is important.
Learning from Mistakes in International Development Cooperation
International development cooperation has an ambivalent history. Church-based actors, in particular, were long shaped by a missionary self-conception that was closely linked to colonialism. Those who «helped» not only brought wells and schools, but often also brought with them the conviction that they represented the true faith, the true culture, and the true order. Cooperation thus became a one-way street—from the top down, from North to South.
A Look at Cambodia: Mission Talk with LunSophy on August 25
The Methodist Church in Cambodia operates in a predominantly Buddhist environment and faces challenges such as poverty, climate change, and the still very tense situation along the border with Thailand. Nevertheless, the church aims to provide a place of refuge and blessing. It is just over 25 years old and aims to become independent next year. Lun Sophy, its president, emphasizes: «Moving forward requires action and change. Growth is both: growing in years and growing personally. Personal growth means maturing.»
It all started with ten meals
In 2000, the «Miss Stone» social center—named after the former missionary Ellen Stone—was established in Strumica (North Macedonia). Even back then, the idea was to be there for people in need. It’s amazing to see how much has grown since then—and it stands as an impressive testament to tireless dedication and genuine generosity of spirit.
YES to corporate responsibility!
In the 1960s, «experts» and cows were still being shipped to Rwanda in order to
intensify agriculture. Today, however, it is part of IZA's self-image to
to local needs. Nevertheless, there are still many stumbling blocks. More than 40 Swiss NGOs have therefore jointly developed a manifesto - a call for joint steps on the path to equal partnerships.
A look at North Africa: Mission Talk with Freddy Nzambe on June 2
Freddy Nzambe lives in Tunis and is superintendent for Algeria and Tunisia, two countries where the situation for Christian churches is very difficult. He is also a confidant for young people from countries south of the Sahara who are studying in Tunisia. They are often confronted with racism. There are also questions about life and the future.
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.
A manifesto for international cooperation
In the 1960s, «experts» and cows were still being shipped to Rwanda in order to
intensify agriculture. Today, however, it is part of IZA's self-image to
to local needs. Nevertheless, there are still many stumbling blocks. More than 40 Swiss NGOs have therefore jointly developed a manifesto - a call for joint steps on the path to equal partnerships.
Just being there for people - like Jesus
Bożena Daszuta, a member of the church council in Poland, was a guest at the Connexio Mission Talk on January 20. She talked about summer camps, the invitation from the Polish president and the growing fear of war. And she thinks The church needs to become more authentic.
Connexio Mission Talk with Bishop Américo Jara Reyes
Mission Talk brings people together - online. In conversation this time: Bishop Américo Jara Reyes from Argentina