Cameroon is located on the border between the anglophone part of West Africa and francophone Central Africa. A bloody conflict rages in the southwest of the country, caused by the political repression of the…

HIV educational work, support for those affected and their relatives, and modern medical technology: the health services provided by the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC) deliver primary healthcare for the rural…

In the People's Republic of China, environmental education programmes for the younger generation tend to be limited to urban schools. Remote rural areas often go empty handed. The Amity Foundation aims to close…

In catastrophes and crises, the ability to respond quickly becomes a matter of survival. Thanks to EMS emergency aid, we are effectively prepared for such situations.

With your donation towards “general work”, you are supporting the various tasks of the EMS, exactly where your help is needed most urgently.

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.

The various religions in Ghana mostly live peacefully side by side. To ensure that everything stays this way, private and governmental institutions support the dialogue between the religions continuously. The…

To help reduce violence in Ghana, young adults, teachers and pastors receive non-violent conflict resolution training. The so-called “Peacemakers” are on a mission of peace!

Caring for a sick child means more than just investing a lot of time. It also involves treatment costs which often bring families to the limits of their endurance. How can we help them? The Presbyterian Church of…

Women in Ghana were given equal rights by law in 1992. However, they are still at a disadvantage compared with men when it comes to education and the labour market. An animal rearing project developed by the…

Children need to feel accepted and understood in order to grow in their faith. "Child-friendly church" is a religious education concept that has precisely this aim in mind.

With its children’s homes, the Church of South India is systematically advocating better living conditions for boys and girls who need help.

In India, two thirds of the people live in poverty. Over 30 percent are considered as extremely poor. Pastors from the Church of South India stand by them and support them with their problems. But for them, it is…

Digitalisation in India is advancing in leaps and bounds. Almost 500 million Indians are already using social media networks actively. The Church of South India (CSI) acknowledges this trend and has launched the…

Building a more just society: the Women's Fellowship of the Church of South India (CSI) empowers women and works towards gender equality.

India is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. At the same time, it is also doing pioneering work in many areas to overcome this challenge. For example, the Church of South India (CSI) uses its…

India is a country of enormous cultural and religious diversity but where the gap between rich and poor is gradually growing. Indian theology students must be trained to face these challenges.

Gender-based violence continues to be prevalent in India. The Church of South India (CSI) wants to take responsibility. It sensitises and trains its own co-workers to create awareness for gender issues.

A bad economic situation, great poverty and few prospects: peasant farmers in Indonesia often live on the breadline. With an agricultural animal breeding project, the Protestant Indonesian Church in Luwu is opening…

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.

Many Indonesian children and adolescents have been exposed to violence and hunger or have lost their parents or their homes at an early age. They find a new home at the "Entrusted Love" children's home.

Many people in the rural regions of Sulawesi live in poverty. The Christian Church in South Sulawesi (GKSS) runs an agricultural project which trains farming women and men in well-founded cultivation methods to…

Until now, anyone who wanted to grow their own vegetables or herbs in the Indonesian city of Palopo needed agricultural land or their own garden. Now, the hydroponic system of the Indonesian Protestant Church in…

Earthquakes and tsunamis are not unusual in Indonesia. Due to its location on a tectonic fault line, the island state is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world. The Indonesian Council of Churches is…

In Indonesia's remote rural regions, children have fewer education opportunities than in cities. Village schools often lack teachers or the right equipment. The Protestant Church in South East Sulawesi is creating…

There is an enormous need for ecological and social business concepts for small and medium-sized enterprises on the island of Bali. Together with the Dhyana Pura University, the Bali Church is actively working on…

Many young people from different regions of the country live on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. They often struggle with identity issues at their new place of residence. The church music laboratory run by the…

Young people living in rural communities on Sulawesi have hardly any training opportunities at all. The Toraja and Minahasa Churches support young people on their vocational paths so that they can build a better…

Prison ministry performed by the Bali Church is based on the words of Jesus: “I was in prison and you visited me.” (Matthew 25:36). The Christian conviction says that every person possesses dignity because it is…

Domestic violence, human trafficking or forced prostitution: violence against women in Indonesia comes in many guises. With the "MBM Safe House", the Maha Bhoga Marga Foundation (MBM) of the Christian Protestant…

Sulawesi is one of the poorer islands in Indonesia. Religious conflicts, a lack of food or the danger of AIDS are only some of the local problems. The churches are battling intensively to sustainably improve the…

Christians are a minority in Indonesia. EMS currently supports five projects in its Indonesian member churches, which deal with the education and training of volunteers and pastors.

The Indonesian Protestant Church in Donggala (GPID) teaches adolescents ecological awareness and the knowledge to adapt agricultural methods to harmonise with God's creation.

“Your handicap is a punishment from God.” Children with disabilities in Indonesia still suffer from this stigma. A women's initiative of the Taraja Church breaks through the isolation of these children and stands up…

The Toraja Mamasa Church is helping to improve healthcare throughout an entire region through its training courses for personnel and investment in equipment for the “Banua Mamase” hospital.

A better understanding of one’s own faith; understanding other religions; or learning more about Asia and Christian theology – this is all possible with the Interreligious Studies in Japan Programme.

When compared internationally, Japanese prisons have a very strict discipline. The United Church of Christ in Japan (KYODAN) visits people in prison and provides them with pastoral care.

The Buraku is a Japanese minority which is constantly faced with social discrimination. Although they were granted equal rights by law in 1871, everyday life is a totally different story. The KYODAN Church stands up…

Many parents in Jordan are ashamed of their blind children and hide them away at home. An integrated school in Irbid gives these children prospects for the future – through elucidation and a decent education.

Education for all – this is the guiding principle of the Theodor Schneller School in Jordan. Children and young people from poor and difficult circumstances are offered a chance at a better life.

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…

Young adults in particular can find guidance to express their faith. The National Youth Association of the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea (PROK) acts as a guide in a society marked by the pressure to…

Hope exists in Lebanon: At the Johann Ludwig Schneller School, children and young people are given the chance of a better life. They can go to school, learn dialogue between cultures, and are prepared for the future…

Human trafficking, exploitative working conditions, abuse at the hands of partners: the violence, to which women in Malaysia and Indonesia are subjected, has many faces. Together with Swiss missionary group Mission…

Islamist terror and armed conflicts have brought great suffering to Nigeria. Together with Swiss missionary group Mission 21, the Basel Mission German Branch (BMDZ) provides humanitarian aid. One focus of this work…

The supply situation in the northeast of Nigeria is a precarious one. In addition to the poor economic situation and environmental issues, the terrorist threat posed by the jihadist militia Boko Haram has aggravated…

"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…

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…

Education is the key to a better life – particularly in a poor country like South Sudan. The Presbyterian Church of South Sudan (PCOSS) is campaigning to allow as many children as possible to take their opportunity…

Child and maternal mortality rates are extremely high in South Sudan. Training young women as midwives saves lives. At the same time, it also provides genuine professional prospects.

South Sudan is the youngest country in the world. Its road to independence has been associated with unimaginable suffering. Even now, many people are still deeply traumatised by war and violence. Together with…