Just grab your smartphone, type @missioninsolidarity in Instagram (instagram.com/missioninsolidarity) – and a window opens onto the world of the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS). The new Instagram channel posts development projects, educational initiatives and peace promotion activities directly to your feed as well as news about church, mission and theology. The many different facets of the international community now come to life on Instagram in amazing pictures and short videos.

Stay more connected with reels and stories

Discover the challenges and successes of EMS member churches worldwide – from growing algae in Indonesia to  “Peacemakers” in Ghana, vividly recounted in short videos, photo galleries and inspiring everyday stories. Take a look at the ecumenical volunteer work of the EMS and discover how child-friendly churches are taking shape in various parts of the world. Personal accounts show what solidarity looks like in practice – authentic, mainly in English and always smartphone-friendly.

Transparent, networked, dialogue-oriented

With Instagram, the EMS is making its work even more transparent and is promoting exchange within its international network. The social media platform offers the perfect forum to network people across continents and support intercultural dialogue. At the same time, it provides direct access to inspiring stories and projects from around the world.

Become part of the community now!

Anyone who is interested in justice, peace and global partnership within a church context is invited to subscribe to the account and participate in the discussion. Join the EMS in building a fairer world together – one swipe at a time: instagram.com/missioninsolidarity

And it gets even better: the new Instagram channel of the Ecumenical Youth Volunteers Programme (EYVP) will be launched at the same time: instagram.com/ems.volunteers. Find out how volunteers from the Global South live in Germany and how German volunteers become active in the member churches' various places of service around the world. Make sure you follow it on Instagram. The handle is @ems.volunteers