Active Christian love translates into hands-on help. This is the principle of the various aid organizations of the New Apostolic Church around the globe, who are currently working on many smaller and larger projects. Following are three examples in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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Philippines: Rebuilding after typhoon
Photo: NAC South East Asia
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Philippines: Rebuilding after typhoon
Photo: NAC South East Asia
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Philippines: Rebuilding after typhoon
Photo: NAC South East Asia
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Philippines: Rebuilding after typhoon
Photo: NAC South East Asia
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Philippines: Rebuilding after typhoon
Photo: NAC South East Asia
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Philippines: Rebuilding after typhoon
Photo: NAC South East Asia
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Learning for life: “Intercultural Classes
Photo: NAK-karitativ
Rebuilding after typhoon
How important rebuilding is for the local population is shown by the example of Sitio Codilla in the Philippines. Two years after Typhoon Haiyan—known as Super Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines—devastated the region, many people have managed to piece their lives together again. A group of New Apostolic helpers was able to see this for themselves on a recent visit.
Shortly after the devastating typhoon made landfall in November 2013, the foundation NAK-Humanitas of Switzerland and its partner organization NACSEARelief in the Philippines provided funds. Some of this money was used to build 14 duplex and nine single family homes in Sitio Codilla. Many people lost everything in the storm. The rice fields are green again and the people are back to farming.
Help for AIDS orphans
AIDS orphans in Togo in West Africa will benefit from a sizeable donation from Germany. Some of the 5,500 Euros were collected by church members. The lion’s share comes from the District Church’s own relief organization, Missionswerk.
In Togo, as in other African countries, there are many children whose parents have died of AIDS and who are now left to take care of their younger siblings without any support from a family structure. Organizations such as the AIDS Centre in Lomé in Togo provide social and medical care to AIDS orphans and see to it that they get an education. This is where Apostle Herbert Bansbach presented the donation.
Learning for life
“Intercultural Classes”, a project for 40 refugees and immigrants in Wuppertal in Germany is receiving funds from the relief organization NAK-karitativ. For a year, the newcomers will attend German and English language classes, as well as math and social studies classes. The curriculum is being funded by the state.
NAK-karitativ is providing funds for additional educational help and other support services, as well as recreational offers. In addition to sports and other activities, the project assists the newcomers with everyday things such as learning how to use public transport all the way to helping them with shopping. In addition, the project funds a social worker who will help young immigrants adjust and be there for them if they need someone to talk to and confide in.