Society

Driving away hunger and loneliness

Poverty is particularly painful in the cold season. Those who can, make themselves comfortable at home. For those who do not have a home, a warm meal and some friendly conversation can be a ray of hope, for example in a church-cum-soup-kitchen. More


‌Letting compassion speak

Active charity is work—at least more work than writing out a cheque for a charitable cause. ‌After all, we must meet the demands of everyday life. But with the right motivation, it can become something we do automatically. Here are some thoughts on the International Day of Charity. More


Serving the Lord in rubber boots

They came wearing shorts, a shirt, a baseball cap, and rubber boots—sometimes you have to dress in work clothes to do the work of God. And it was for precisely this purpose that a number of members from the Netherlands crossed the sea to visit South America. More


Building the Church with charity

Constructing and maintaining buildings, supporting children and youth, training functionaries—the NAK-Diakonia Foundation looks back on a successful year 2023—as is clear from its recently published annual report. More


In the service of charity

Thirteen official aid organisations have emerged from the New Apostolic Church, which means that there are countless individuals who are helping along to make a better world. Today, on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to them. More


More than just numbers

With over 1.7 million Swiss francs you can do a lot of good, such as putting a smile on someone’s face, creating social inclusion, or providing help in times of great need. In 2023 too, NAK-Humanitas, the charity of the New Apostolic Church Switzerland, once again used the donated funds in the spirit of Christian charity. More


A trend that makes you sad

Each year on 20 June the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, observes World Refugee Day to honour people who have had to flee. Traditionally, it shines a light on and promotes the solidarity with refugees. The UNHCR has just issued a warning against apathy and inaction. More


Reaching out on the margins of the District Apostles’ meeting

While the District Apostles and District Apostle Helpers convened for meetings at the Church’s conference centre, their spouses helped a charity initiative by painting yellow smiley faces on blue T-shirts. More


‌NAC SEA Relief: no extreme events, but plenty of hardship

Local and individual needs were addressed by NAC SEA Relief in 2023. This was possible because there were no major storm disasters in the Philippines in the past year. In its annual report, the aid organisation reports on the fates of individuals and reaching out to them. More


Figures that spell charity

The human aktiv Annual Report 2022 has just been published: the aid organisation of the New Apostolic Church Southern Germany invested almost 1.5 million euros in humanitarian projects. This made it possible to provide both relief aid and longer-term aid, especially in African countries. More


Questions answered, mandate fulfilled

The objectives have been achieved: the New Apostolic Church has reorganised its ecumenical responsibilities. Instead of a national or international working group, there is now a central contact for regional advisors. More


Between trauma and resilience

It was the deadliest natural disaster in the history of the Philippines. Super typhoon Yolanda left deep scars. Here is a look back by the aid organisation NAC SEA Relief and a look at what remains of the distress and the aid that was provided. More


‌Empowerment towards a hopeful future

Everyone gets a second chance at the House of Grace. The programme, which is supported by NAK-karitativ, helps prisoners rebuild their lives and re-integrate into society. More


Aid agency changes lives

NAK-karitativ completed a total of 49 projects in 2022. The charity’s annual report documents these and talks about some of the stories behind them. Here is a look at another successful year full of positive changes. More


When giving does great things

Children with autism, people with limited mobility, and refugees from Ukraine. These were the areas that NAK-Humanitas supported in 2022. The figures and the stories behind them can now be read in the charity’s recently published annual report. More


“There is no peace anywhere”

How are our brothers and sisters in Ukraine doing? This is the question young Germans asked their special guest, Apostle Anatoly Budnik. Here are answers from the country that is still having to defend itself against the Russian war of aggression. More


Helpers at work (5): looking ahead

It is only a few weeks before the end of 2023. The Church’s aid agencies still have plans and projects they want to at least get underway before the year is over. The end of our mini-series will take a look at what is going to happen going forward. More


Helpers at work (4): long-term support continues

Stichting Corantijn was previously known for responding to small-scale emergencies. But the foundation from the Netherlands is now venturing into larger projects to provide effective and lasting help. The other New Apostolic aid agencies are also funding long-term projects. More


Committed to the Church and society

When the New Apostolic Church first started to work in Portugal, the ministers had to deal with language barriers, finding places for worship, and building schools. This weekend, many years later, two special divine services await the country’s almost 5,500 brothers and sisters. More


Helpers at work (3): committed to education

Making dreams come true is the goal that the thirteen New Apostolic aid agencies have set themselves. One way to achieve this is through education. In 2023 some aid agencies have made great strides in this regard. More


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