We want

a world without hunger or poverty, without war or violence, in which all people can live a self-determined and dignified life. In solidarity with the ostracised, the marginalised and the vulnerable, we are working towards just and humane living conditions. We encourage respectful conduct towards one another – regardless of culture and religion.

We share

our resources with people in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. We learn from one another and with each other; we make decisions together. We are committed to peaceful dialogue, the fight against poverty, and healthcare provision. We support school and education programmes and encourage the spreading of the Gospel. This way, we live in a vibrant and solidary partnership.

We are

the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity, the EMS: 25 churches and five missionary societies in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East form a network of established, long-term partnerships. As a Christian society, we share resources, learn from and with each other, and make decisions together – enhancing the lives of everyone.

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03. July 2026

EMS Sunday 2026 invites Christians around the world to come together as a visible sign of hope. On or around 20 September, the member churches and associations of the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS) are…

02. July 2026

On the occasion of the 46th commemoration of the Gwangju Democratic Uprising of 18 May 1980, South Korea’s public broadcaster Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) interviewed the 94-year-old Rev. Dr. Winfried Glüer, who…

28. June 2026

EMS warmly congratulates Rev. Dr. Rima Nasrallah van Saane on her installation as Senior Pastor of the National Evangelical Church of Beirut (NECB) on 28 June. She is the first woman to hold this position and…

22. June 2026

The Mission Council is the highest decision-making body of the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS) between the General Meetings. It met online from 17–19 June. The discussions focused on the organisation’s…

By donating, you are helping us to support people in desperate need of help. Through our projects, people are given prospects in life, for example through a sound education or good healthcare. In the long-term, this produces structures that improve the lives of everyone in the supported region. Play a part. Give people the gift of hope.

The goal of the EMS is to help people in the long term. The EMS Foundation provides the financial basis required to make this possible. Every year, the revenues from the foundations’ assets help people in need. You too can help. Your support allows us to achieve something lasting. With a lifetime foundation or a bequest, you are effectively supporting the work of the EMS, as you are giving people long-term opportunities that they would not otherwise have.

 

The projects and initiatives of the EMS are effective, varied and exemplary when it comes to cooperative partnerships. But how much more could the EMS achieve if more people were aware of the good work it does? Mission work, aid and charity move and connect people. Being a part of this global network allows you to support people sustainably. That feels good, doesn’t it? Then spread the word or volunteer with the EMS.

 

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