International Support
India
Ghana
South-Africa
Indonesia
Nigeria
Cameroon
Jordan
Lebanon
Israel/Palestine
Syria
Japan
South-Sudan
Malaysia
Korea
China
EMS supports numerous programmes and projects in churches in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Click here to find out more about them:
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Ghana: Health Care
Many people in Ghana cannot afford a doctor. The Presbyterian Church offers a "Poor and Sick Fund" to help these people receive medical treatment free of charge.
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India: Children's homes in South India
Children, and particularly girls, often lead difficult lives in India. The facilities offered by the Church of South India allow many to escape child labor and oppression.
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Korea: The Diakonia Sisterhood
Poverty in old age is also a major problem in Korea. It is only recently that pension insurance was introduced there, which is why elderly people often find themselves in financial difficulties. The Diakonia Sisterhood comes to their assistance.
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Lebanon: Johann Ludwig Schneller School
There is hope in Lebanon. Children at the Johann Ludwig Schneller School have a chance to lead a better life. They receive a school education, learn how to communicate with other cultures and prepare themselves for the future by learning a technical profession.
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South Africa: Elim Home
"Every step forwards and each smile makes all our efforts more than worthwhile," says Lesinda Cunningham, head of Elim Home. Since 1963, Elim Home in South Africa has provided a place to live for children with disabilities.
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South Africa: Masangane AIDS Programme
AIDS destroys the livelihood of many South Africans and their families since those infected can find no jobs and children are left as orphans. The "Masangane" project brings back hope to AIDS sufferers and to the children affected.
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Indonesia: Boarding Homes in Makassar
Since Indonesian village schools are poorly equipped, many parents send their children to secondary schools in the city. There the children find lodging and supportive care in Christian boarding homes.
