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Evangelische Mission Weltweit e.V. (EMW)
Hamburg, DEImpact-drivenAssociationDevelopment CooperationSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationHamburg
About Evangelische Mission Weltweit e.V. (EMW)
Evangelische Mission Weltweit (EMW) is an association of Protestant churches and missions in Germany, serving as an umbrella organization for ecumenical world mission and mission theology. It fosters cooperation among its members, including nine missionary societies and the Evangelical Church in Germany. EMW is globally engaged in projects such as the seafarers' mission in Douala and supporting Nigeria as the World Day of Prayer country for 2026. It publishes the "Zeit für Mission" podcast and "EineWelt" magazine, supports international volunteer programs, and addresses topics like "Flucht und Migration." Its headquarters are in Hamburg.
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Sustainability Goals
Partnerships for the Goals
Fostering Global Ecumenical Networks
The organization serves as an umbrella for Protestant churches and missionary societies, strengthening collaboration within the global ecumenical community.
Supporting Worldwide Partnerships
Evangelische Mission Weltweit provides funding to projects and partners in various countries, promoting exchange and joint implementation of mission and development initiatives.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Promoting Peace Through Publications
Through themes like 'creating peace' in its 'EineWelt' magazine, Evangelische Mission Weltweit contributes to fostering peaceful societies and encouraging dialogue.
Advocating for Refugees and Migrants
The organization highlights the challenges faced by people in flight and migration, promoting understanding and supporting initiatives that advocate for their rights and dignified living.
Reduced Inequalities
Promoting Inclusivity in Churches
By supporting the European project 'Mission Diversity,' the organization advocates for greater inclusivity and the reduction of inequalities within church contexts.
Addressing Disadvantage for Migrants
Evangelische Mission Weltweit highlights the challenges of flight and migration to draw attention to social inequalities and advocate for the concerns of those affected.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of Evangelische Mission Weltweit?+
Evangelische Mission Weltweit (EMW) serves as an umbrella organization for Protestant churches and missions in Germany, dedicated to ecumenical world mission and mission theology. It fosters community and cooperation among its member organizations and partners.
Q2How is Evangelische Mission Weltweit structured?+
EMW is an association of Protestant churches and missions in Germany. Its structure comprises nine missionary societies, five free churches, five associations, and the Evangelical Church in Germany.
Q3Which initiatives and projects does Evangelische Mission Weltweit support?+
EMW produces the "Zeit für Mission" podcast, supports the European "Mission Diversity" project for inclusivity in churches, and publishes the "EineWelt" magazine. It also maintains a blog on current topics such as AI in church contexts.
Q4Where are the geographical focus areas of Evangelische Mission Weltweit?+
The global focus includes countries like Nigeria, the World Day of Prayer country for 2026, and initiatives such as the seafarers' mission in Douala, Cameroon. The organization also addresses pressing social issues like "Flucht und Migration" globally.
Q5Does Evangelische Mission Weltweit offer international volunteer programs?+
Yes, through its "Freiwillig engagiert" program, EMW offers young individuals significant overseas experiences via church-affiliated sponsors. These programs foster intercultural exchange and engagement.
Q6How does Evangelische Mission Weltweit support projects and partners worldwide?+
The organization supports world mission and evangelization by providing funding for projects and partners worldwide through its "Liste des Bedarfs." Core thematic priorities include theological training and ecumenical mission theology.
Q7Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Evangelische Mission Weltweit address?+
EMW's primary focus is on SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), with secondary relevance to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
