What we support

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.

Earthquakes and tsunamis are not uncommon in Indonesia: The island nation’s location on a geological fault line makes it one of the most vulnerable regions in the world. The Protestant Indonesian Church in Donggala (GPID) is dedicated to providing…

The coronavirus crisis is hitting the poorest countries especially hard. The virus is spreading like wildfire in the countries of our member churches. They, too, urgently need our solidarity.

The MCSA, like other churches, has been supporting education in South Africa for 150 years. Schools are in desperate need of renovation, and many lack teaching materials.

The ecumenical movement needs young and committed people. With management trainings the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea wants to strengthen its next generation leaders and broaden their horizon.

Strengthening mutual understanding - this is the aim of the Institute For Interfaith Dialogue in Indonesia. Therefore, the centre offers religious leaders in Yogyakarta trainings and shows ways how different religions can work together.

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.

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.

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 Donggala church offers them new…

The Church of South India strengthens its pastors. In workshops they receive profound knowledge in the fields of management, administration and information technology.

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 given to each one by God. This also…

In their training programmes for making biogas the Toraja Mamasa Church shows their members how they can use the manure from their cattle to produce sustainable energy.

The United Theological College in Bangalore offers "Alumni Refreshers Courses" to its graduates, who are now pastors in member churches, to keep them abreast of current trends in theological education.

Christian churches in Hong Kong take care of refugees and try to integrate them into the society. Through workshops and trainings they receive new perspectives of life.

In South Africa, young people from rural areas still find it difficult to get an education. The Moravian Church of South Africa supports schooling and education for those who would otherwise not have access to education.

Strengthening the rights of peons and raising awareness of the challenges of irregular workers: With its project the Presbyterian Church of Korea sets an example of solidarity.

Evangelists are highly committed. They work as missionaries, community leaders, social workers or aid officials. The Church of South India supports their valuable work by workshops and trainings.

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 for their rights.