Who we are

We support partner churches in shaping a peaceful, just and inclusive society through their church activities. At the same time, we are passionately committed to protecting creation. Rooted in the worldwide Methodist networkwe understand the gospel holistically; it not only works for us personally but also socially.

We combine the experiences of the people in our projects with the commitment of the members of the Evangelical Methodist Church in the Switzerland and France. In this way, we work together to create concrete improvements for people's livelihoods. The exchange between all those involved is at the heart of this - because only together can we bring about real change.

Our values

For us, faith is a force that changes society. In the Methodist tradition, we take on Social responsibility and are committed to justice, peace and the integrity of creation.

Together for togetherness
Social responsibility knows no boundaries. We work with people, give everyone a voice and support those who are often overlooked.

Listen. Learning. Act:
We listen, develop projects together with partner churches and rely on the knowledge of local people.

Reflection and equality:
As a learning organization, we reflect on our actions and strive for equal partnerships in order to avoid power imbalances.

Change begins together.

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Responsibility

Connexio hope lives solidarity and solidarity with the partner churches. The focus is on contributions to pastors' salaries and church employees, solidarity contributions and the training of pastors and church employees.

The Connexio hope association thus fulfills its responsibility towards donors, churches, employees and stakeholders.

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Publications

Fresh harvest from the "Huertos Urbanos" community gardens in La Paz, Bolivia
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Annual Report 2024

Focus topic "Climate, ecology and the integrity of creation":

This annual report by Connexio hope and develop provides an insight into projects in the areas of climate, ecology and the integrity of creation, among others.

Annual financial statements 2024

 

Financial statements 2024 with explanatory notes

Annual financial statements 2023

 

Financial statements 2023 with explanatory notes

Annual financial statements 2022

 

Financial statements 2022 with explanatory notes

Annual financial statements 2021

Annual financial statements January-June 2021 with notes

Annual financial statements 2021

 

Annual financial statements July-December 2021 with notes

Annual financial statements 2020

 

Annual financial statements 2020 with explanatory notes

Annual financial statements 2019

 

2019 annual financial statements with explanatory notes

Annual financial statements 2018

 

Annual financial statements 2018 with explanatory notes

Annual financial statements 2017

 

Annual financial statements 2017 with notes

Annual report 2023

 

Holistic health

Annual report 2022

 

Leave no one behind

Annual report 2021

 

Change as an opportunity

Annual report 2020

For peaceful and inclusive societies

Annual report 2019

 

Doing good together

Annual report 2018

 

Acting beautifully in the world

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«News» December 2025

We keep you informed every two months with our "News" newsletter.

We report on our partner organizations, our project work in Cambodia, South America, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Europe and also on ourselves and our activities in Switzerland.

We hope you enjoy reading
"News"

«News» September 2025

 

"News" June 2025

 

"News" April 2025

 

"News" February 2025

 

"News" December 2024

 

"News" September 2024

 

"News" July 2024

 

"News" May 2024

 

"News" February 2024

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Here you will find the current monthly prayer for the worldwide church.

We hope you enjoy reading it.

Monthly Prayer for November 2025

Monthly Prayer for October 2025

Monthly prayer September 2025

Monthly prayer July & August 2025

Monthly prayer June 2025

Monthly prayer May 2025

Monthly prayer April 2025

Monthly prayer March 2025

Monthly prayer February 2025

Monthly prayer January 2025

Monthly prayer December 2024

 

Monthly prayer November 2024

 

Monthly prayer October 2024

 

Monthly prayer September 2024

 

Monthly prayer July & August 2024

Monthly prayer June 2024

Monthly prayer May 2024

Monthly prayer April 2024

Monthly prayer March 2024

Monthly prayer February 2024

Monthly prayer January 2024

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Our partners

Partner churches

Connexio hope works with partner churches within the worldwide Methodist network and makes a contribution to strengthen the Relevance of the partner churches and to promote solidarity between the Methodist churches. 

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People behind Connexio hope

Connexio hope employs permanent staff abroad and at the head office. Employees also include those who work on the board and in the working groups. In addition, there are numerous volunteers who work for Connexio hope in the communities.

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Office

Ulrich Bachmann

Managing Director

Danka Bogdanovic

Communication & Fundraising

Nicole Gutknecht

Encounters & communication

Anita Müller
Anita Müller

Program Manager DR Congo

Andreas von Känel

Program Manager South America | Cambodia

Marcel Cello Schumacher

Marketing | Communication | Fundraising
(in the mandate)

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Coordination abroad

Carolina Zaballa
Carolina Zaballa

Regional Coordinator South America

Blanchard Ayinza Boke

Country Coordinator DR Congo (under mandate)

Socheata Chap

Country Coordinator Cambodia

Urs Schweizer, Country Coordinator Central and Southern Europe
Urs Schweizer

Country Coordinator Central and Southern Europe

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Management Board

Bishop Stefan Zürcher

Co-President

Peter Hilty

Co-President

Tabea Wipf

member

Jean-Paul Dietrich

member

Daniel Keller

member

Ruth Zolliker

member

Ulrich Bachmann

Managing Director, ex officio

Mission statement

The mission statement provides information about our self-image, values, working principles and partnerships

Statutes

The purpose of the association, the bodies, their composition and responsibilities are set out in the Articles of Association

SDG16 Roadmap

Mission statement and recommendations for a peaceful, just and inclusive society (in English)

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