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. Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC SEA Relief […]

A cookbook, a wheelchair, and a compliant congregation. Together people can achieve so much more. This is what members in South Africa and Nigeria, the Philippines, and France and Germany experienced over the past few weeks. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: Klaus-Peter Trittschack […]

Sacraments are dispensed, large churches are filled with young people, and donations are able to effect great things—the news pages of the New Apostolic congregations around the world were once again filled with good news that needs to be told. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern […]

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. Many congregations in the southern part of Germany regularly donate to […]

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. Devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda Photo: Erik De Castro (CC […]

Prayer, good sound, and a job opportunity. Not only individuals, but also congregations and the Church set themselves goals at the beginning of a year. And some have started to work towards them. And as always, God is there to support and motivate them. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAC […]

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. Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK-karitativ When Noam (first name changed) was sent to prison, he was still young and full of anger and thoughts of revenge. Because his […]

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. Waiting and hoping for it to rain, hoping that the rain will be enough to cultivate the barren fields […]

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. Photo: Stichting Corantijn Photo: Stichting Corantijn […]

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. Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: Stichting Corantijn Photo: Stichting Corantijn Photo: Stichting Corantijn Photo: Stichting Corantijn Photo: Stichting […]

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. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC SEA […]

Helping hands are important in these times. In 2023, the thirteen New Apostolic aid agencies were faced with numerous challenges. Part two of our mini-series we will look at how they tackled these. Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: Stichting Corantijn Photo: NACare Photo: NACare Photo: NACare Day of the Youth […]

Poverty, inflation, and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic: the thirteen aid agencies of the New Apostolic Church have had a lot on their hands in the year 2023. This is the story of their successes and challenges. To start off our miniseries, we will look at how these agencies provide help in acute need. […]

Thirty seniors belt out folk songs in a nursing home, five volunteers take responsibility for planning humanitarian projects, and a university donates digital tablets to schools—all of them are doing what they can to make the world a better place. Photo: human aktiv Photo: NAK-Karitativ Photo: NAK-Karitativ Photo: NAK-Karitativ Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC […]

There are many slogans about peace. Perhaps the best known is “Make love, not war”, an anti-war slogan. A Christian motto is “Peace amidst our earthly fears”. This comes from Jesus Himself. He said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; […]

The relief organisations of the New Apostolic Church are committed to helping. With big investments, they can make a difference. Yet sometimes it is small gestures that make a big difference. Photo: Stichting Corantijn Photo: Stichting Corantijn Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NACare Photo: NACare Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

Half a year after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, people are still trying to come to terms with the aftermath. Together with its partner organisation Hatay Yardım İnisiyatifi Derneği and the New Apostolic Church Western Germany the relief organisation nak-karitativ supports traumatised children. With principal David in the ruins of the city of Antakya […]

When it comes to the prevention of sexual abuse the New Apostolic Church is undeterred. The most recent example is the introduction of a mandatory code of conduct published by the New Apostolic Church Western Germany. “Protection from sexual violence is a duty incumbent on society as a whole, and the New Apostolic Church and […]