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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11. May 2026
Group photo of representatives at the German-Chinese church consultation in Berlin.

At the German-Chinese Interreligious Consultation in Berlin, Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, President of the World Council of Churches, emphasized the importance of religions in strengthening cohesion among people…

06. May 2026
General Secretary of EMS, Dr. Dieter Heidtmann, seated in front of a bookshelf.

At an event in Karlsruhe attended by representatives from politics, the church and the legal profession, Dr Dieter Heidtmann, General Secretary of the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS), strongly criticised the…

05. May 2026

The EMS Ecumenical Volunteers Programme blog now has a completely new look, sporting a modern design, a fresh logo and a new web address. The blog offers even more vivid insights into the diverse experiences of…

21. April 2026

Far from the headlines, there are stories of people who do not begin by asking, “What can go wrong?” but instead wonder, “What can grow?” Perhaps this is where hope truly begins: in careful attention to small…

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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