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Our projects around the world
...IN EUROPE
The geographical centre of 'Churches helping Churches' projects lies mainly in Central and Eastern Europe. In these areas, political developments in the nineties brought the churches greater freedom to practice and develop their Christian faith. The political and economic changes also led to new social problems and many people became impoverished.
Today the churches in Central and Eastern Europe are aware of their responsibility towards society, and use their new freedom to help those in need and overcome social problems. On the basis of the gospel, they support the weak, dedicate themselves to the rights and dignity of the people who have been pushed to the margins of society, and undertake valuable social service, often under very simple conditions.
'Churches helping Churches' strengthens diaconal institutions in which the old and sick, and people with a handicap, are cared for. A special challenge is posed by the prevention of HIV & AIDS and the support of people affected by HIV.
'Churches helping Churches' works specifically with inter-church associations, the 'Round Tables' of the World Council of Churches (WCC). Here, representatives of different denominations try together to address the many social challenges.
... IN ASIA, AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA
Despite difficult conditions, many churches and ecumenical initiatives in Africa, Asia and Latin America are dedicated to the well-being of their people and the societies in which they live. Based on the gospel, they are dedicated to the rights and dignity of those who have been pushed to the margins of society and engage in valuable work, often under very simple conditions, in the areas of education, social service, spiritual guidance, and long term development work.
...WORLDWIDE
Besides country specific measures, 'Churches helping Churches' also supports three particular programmes:
- Funding for Orthodox theology students at Protestant theology faculties
- Short term funding for church workers from Europe and overseas
- Social service projects of German-speaking congregations abroad