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."
A conversation with Socheata Chap, our coordinator in Cambodia, about climate change, her work and what gives her hope.
In September, we bid farewell to Flavia Contreras and Roman Gnägi, our coordinators in South America. Before they embark on new paths, we asked them to look back on their most moving moments, share their successes - and perhaps even reveal a few secrets from their project work.
Meet people from Connexio hope and develop partner countries online. This time: Gjergj Lushka. Responsible for the Center for Early Childhood Development in Tirana.
From July 10 - 13, the members of the Central Conference Middle Africa met in Kitwe, Zambia. During this time, Mujinga Kashala, the first female bishop in the DR Congo, was also elected. For our country coordinator, Blanchard Ayinza Boke, this is a great cause for celebration.
Last week, members and guests met in Langenthal for the General Assembly and the Connexio Atelier - with our special guest Socheata Chap, our country coordinator from Cambodia. The two days were characterized by lively exchanges, inspiring encounters and shared energy.
Meet people from Connexio hope and develop partner countries in "Mission Talks", online. This time: Vladimir Fazekas, pastor of the EMK congregation in Šid.
Socheata Chap, our coordinator in Cambodia, is coming to Langenthal in June!
Freddy Nzambe is a caretaker and pastor, superintendent and hostel manager. Above all, however, he is also a confidant for young people studying in Tunisia. He talks about moving life stories, increasing restrictions and why loneliness sometimes gets to him.
Anna Shammas regularly travels to Greece with people from Switzerland. "Grace in Greece" is the name of the Connexio hope project in which the pastor actively supports projects for refugees in Greece together with small travel groups.
