Partner churches in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America run diaconal, social, missionary and evangelistic projects. Connexio hope finances these initiatives and advises them as required.
Connexio hope supports education and solidarity projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and strengthens the work of the church.
The "Eglise Méthodiste Unie" in the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of the worldwide Methodist Church (United Methodist Church) and one of the largest Protestant churches in the country. After the USA, the church in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest Methodist church in the world. It comprises five episcopal regions (North Katanga, South Congo and Zambia, Central Congo, East Congo and Tanganyika).
Connexio hope organizes cooperation with the various episcopal regions through a local coordinator. Blanchard Ayinza Boke has been working as country coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since October 2023. He coordinates cooperation with the episcopal regions and ensures the flow of information between the partner churches and Connexio hope. As an important task, he accompanies the partner organizations in the implementation of the various projects.
Blanchard explains the motivation for his work: "I want to improve the situation of vulnerable people - when I think about it, my heart is full of joy."
In addition to the large centers such as Kinshasa or Lubumbashi, the Methodist Church in the DR Congo has a very strong presence in rural areas.
The Methodist Church finances the basic structure itself through collections and membership fees. However, the pensions of retired pastors are so small that they are not enough to survive on. In crisis situations, both active and former church employees find themselves in great need.
In order to fulfill their mission effectively, our partner churches need well-trained employees and pastors.
In order to remain relevant as a church in a complex world, it is important that pastors and church employees regularly undergo further training.
Music is an important part of church life in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Most local churches have various choirs that take part in church services and important events with church participation.
Connexio hope works in Cambodia with the Methodist Church and carries to the Strengthening and further development of the church with.
In Cambodia, Buddhism is the state religion. The Cambodian constitution guarantees freedom of faith and religion, as long as this freedom does not affect the conviction and religion of others or endangers public order and security. Around 93 % of the population practise Buddhism and only around 2.5 % of the population are of Christian faith. The Methodist Church in Cambodia has been in existence for 25 years and has around 2,800 members.
Connexio hope makes a solidarity contribution to cover the structural costs and promotes the competency of the Pastors and the Church employees.
Socheata Chap advises and coaches local leaders on the one hand and advises local organizations on the other.
It also ensures the flow of information between the local partner organizations and their work and Connexio hope in Switzerland.
On the motivation for her work, Socheata says: "The thought of improving the lives of vulnerable people fills me with inspiration and drives me to make a difference in their lives."
The aspiring Methodist Church bnecessary well-trained pastors and committed Laymen, who are able to Municipalities to lead in a complex environment.
Another important task is to give children and young people inspiration for their faith and their lives. The church also runs two Tutoringschools in rural areas.
Former refugees who came to faith in exile have proclaimed the word of God and founded churches in their home country.
Today, there are already more than 130 Methodist churches in Cambodia with around 2,800 members. On average, 5,300 people attend the church services.
Connexio hope supports the overall work of the Methodist Church in Argentina and theological education at university level.
The Methodist Church in Argentina is committed to social justice, the right to migration, climate justice and gender justice. It addresses various aspects of justice in seminars, online forums for young people and in pointed public statements - especially on the current political, economic and social situation.
Connexio hope supports both the overall work of the Methodist Church in Argentina and theological education at university level with a contribution.
Flavia Contreras coordinates the support of local organizations in their development. She also ensures the flow of information between the local partner organizations and their work and Connexio hope in Switzerland.
Roman Gnägi supports her as a project consultant.
"Flavia Contreras grew up in Mexico and has been working in development cooperation for more than ten years. She says she has had the good fortune to be involved in various social and organizational projects in Mexico, Africa and Asia.
Roman Gnägi has worked in development and human rights projects in Tanzania, Nepal, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Cambodia and also in Switzerland. He is also very interested in academic research and teaching."
Connexio hope supports the Latin American Bible University of San José with a contribution to the scholarship fund.
Connexio hope supports the churches in Algeria with contributions to salaries and building maintenance and makes a contribution to the social diaconal work and the salary of Freddy Nzambe in Tunisia.
The communities in Algeria and Tunisia are doing their work under difficult economic and political conditions.
In Algeria, most of the church buildings are closed. In Tunisia, around 100 people, most of whom come from East, West and Central Africa, meet in the Reformed Church in Tunis on Sundays.
Connexio hope supports social-diaconal projects in North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary.
Connexio hope supports children and youth projects, education and training projects and community development in Albania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
Urs Schweizer advises local leaders on the one hand and supports local organizations in their development on the other. He also ensures the flow of information between the local partner organizations and their work and Connexio hope in Switzerland.
Urs explains the motivation behind his work: "It is a privilege to serve people in Eastern Central Europe and the Balkans and to support them in setting signs of hope and love in a variety of ways. And it makes me grateful when this happens across all borders in a sustainable and trusting relationship between equals."
Around 95 employees lead the Methodist work in the eastern countries of Central Europe and the Balkans.
In times of many economic and social problems (poverty, unemployment, migration), but also against the backdrop of increasing secularization, they are taking up the challenge of speaking about God's love - and living it.
Every year, the Evangelical Methodist Church offers regional and national camps and meetings for children, teenagers and young people in the eastern countries of Central Europe. The participants experience a varied program with playful, sporting, creative and musical elements.
However, the central aim is to enable children and young people to encounter God and to encourage and strengthen them on their path of faith.
Connexio hope supports education and solidarity projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and strengthens the work of the church.
The "Eglise Méthodiste Unie" in the Democratic Republic of Congo is part of the worldwide Methodist Church (United Methodist Church) and one of the largest Protestant churches in the country. After the USA, the church in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest Methodist church in the world. It comprises five episcopal regions (North Katanga, South Congo and Zambia, Central Congo, East Congo and Tanganyika).
Connexio hope organizes cooperation with the various episcopal regions through a local coordinator. Blanchard Ayinza Boke has been working as country coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since October 2023. He coordinates cooperation with the episcopal regions and ensures the flow of information between the partner churches and Connexio hope. As an important task, he accompanies the partner organizations in the implementation of the various projects.
Blanchard explains the motivation for his work: "I want to improve the situation of vulnerable people - when I think about it, my heart is full of joy."
In addition to the large centers such as Kinshasa or Lubumbashi, the Methodist Church in the DR Congo has a very strong presence in rural areas.
The Methodist Church finances the basic structure itself through collections and membership fees. However, the pensions of retired pastors are so small that they are not enough to survive on. In crisis situations, both active and former church employees find themselves in great need.
In order to fulfill their mission effectively, our partner churches need well-trained employees and pastors.
In order to remain relevant as a church in a complex world, it is important that pastors and church employees regularly undergo further training.
Music is an important part of church life in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Most local churches have various choirs that take part in church services and important events with church participation.
Connexio hope works in Cambodia with the Methodist Church and carries to the Strengthening and further development of the church with.
In Cambodia, Buddhism is the state religion. The Cambodian constitution guarantees freedom of faith and religion, as long as this freedom does not affect the conviction and religion of others or endangers public order and security. Around 93 % of the population practise Buddhism and only around 2.5 % of the population are of Christian faith. The Methodist Church in Cambodia has been in existence for 25 years and has around 2,800 members.
Connexio hope makes a solidarity contribution to cover the structural costs and promotes the competency of the Pastors and the Church employees.
Socheata Chap advises and coaches local leaders on the one hand and advises local organizations on the other.
It also ensures the flow of information between the local partner organizations and their work and Connexio hope in Switzerland.
On the motivation for her work, Socheata says: "The thought of improving the lives of vulnerable people fills me with inspiration and drives me to make a difference in their lives."
The aspiring Methodist Church bnecessary well-trained pastors and committed Laymen, who are able to Municipalities to lead in a complex environment.
Another important task is to give children and young people inspiration for their faith and their lives. The church also runs two Tutoringschools in rural areas.
Former refugees who came to faith in exile have proclaimed the word of God and founded churches in their home country.
Today, there are already more than 130 Methodist churches in Cambodia with around 2,800 members. On average, 5,300 people attend the church services.
Connexio hope supports the overall work of the Methodist Church in Argentina and theological education at university level.
The Methodist Church in Argentina is committed to social justice, the right to migration, climate justice and gender justice. It addresses various aspects of justice in seminars, online forums for young people and in pointed public statements - especially on the current political, economic and social situation.
Connexio hope supports both the overall work of the Methodist Church in Argentina and theological education at university level with a contribution.
Flavia Contreras coordinates the support of local organizations in their development. She also ensures the flow of information between the local partner organizations and their work and Connexio hope in Switzerland.
Roman Gnägi supports her as a project consultant.
"Flavia Contreras grew up in Mexico and has been working in development cooperation for more than ten years. She says she has had the good fortune to be involved in various social and organizational projects in Mexico, Africa and Asia.
Roman Gnägi has worked in development and human rights projects in Tanzania, Nepal, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Cambodia and also in Switzerland. He is also very interested in academic research and teaching."
Connexio hope supports the Latin American Bible University of San José with a contribution to the scholarship fund.
Connexio hope supports the churches in Algeria with contributions to salaries and building maintenance and makes a contribution to the social diaconal work and the salary of Freddy Nzambe in Tunisia.
The communities in Algeria and Tunisia are doing their work under difficult economic and political conditions.
In Algeria, most of the church buildings are closed. In Tunisia, around 100 people, most of whom come from East, West and Central Africa, meet in the Reformed Church in Tunis on Sundays.
Connexio hope supports social-diaconal projects in North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary.
Connexio hope supports children and youth projects, education and training projects and community development in Albania, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
Urs Schweizer advises local leaders on the one hand and supports local organizations in their development on the other. He also ensures the flow of information between the local partner organizations and their work and Connexio hope in Switzerland.
Urs explains the motivation behind his work: "It is a privilege to serve people in Eastern Central Europe and the Balkans and to support them in setting signs of hope and love in a variety of ways. And it makes me grateful when this happens across all borders in a sustainable and trusting relationship between equals."
Around 95 employees lead the Methodist work in the eastern countries of Central Europe and the Balkans.
In times of many economic and social problems (poverty, unemployment, migration), but also against the backdrop of increasing secularization, they are taking up the challenge of speaking about God's love - and living it.
Every year, the Evangelical Methodist Church offers regional and national camps and meetings for children, teenagers and young people in the eastern countries of Central Europe. The participants experience a varied program with playful, sporting, creative and musical elements.
However, the central aim is to enable children and young people to encounter God and to encourage and strengthen them on their path of faith.
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