Publications
Learn more about Mission 21's work in development cooperation in our 20 partner countries, about our projects and the background to our work, and about our educational work in Switzerland. Here you will find our films, magazines, the current annual report and financial report, books, workbooks for the classroom and much more.
begegnen
The magazine "begegnen" is Mission 21's donor magazine. It is published four times a year. The magazine contains information and stories about Mission 21's projects and the people behind them.
The magazine is printed in Switzerland. The Gremper print shop prints climate-neutrally and invests in meaningful climate projects. ►More information
Current issue: Encounter 2/2023
Inclusion of people with disabilities in Tanzania
For people with disabilities, there is hardly any equal participation in society in many places. How can we break down barriers - both in the infrastructure and in our minds? This question is explored in the new issue of "begegnen" using the example of Tanzania. Inclusion has gained importance here, for example in the vocational schools of the Moravian Church. But there are still many hurdles.
Also in this issue: How our partner organization Machaqa Amawta is working to combat sexual and gender-based violence in Bolivia.
The last three numbers of the "begegnen":
Samwel (second from right) is training to be a carpenter at the Moravian Church vocational school in Kyela, Tanzania. Photo Adrienne Sweetman, Mission 21
The June issue of our magazine "begegnen" is here
The magazine "encounter" is Mission 21's donor magazine. It is published four times a year. The magazine contains information and stories about Mission 21's projects and the people behind them.
The current issue focuses on the inclusion of people with disabilities in Tanzania, among other topics.
For people with disabilities, there is hardly any equal participation in society in many places. How can we break down barriers - both in the infrastructure and in our minds? This question is explored in the new issue of "begegnen" using the example of Tanzania. Inclusion has gained importance here, for example in the vocational schools of the Moravian Church. But there are still many hurdles.
Also in this issue: How our partner organization Machaqa Amawta is working to combat sexual and gender-based violence in Bolivia, why young women in Cameroon had to knit socks in 1915, and more stories from our projects and our partners.
encounter 4/2022
A young network that carries worldwide
In the Youth Embassy Program, exchanges across borders become possible. The best part: As of now, young people can apply to participate again. Also in this issue: A report on the work of women in the DR Congo who care for malnourished children. Voices of women teachers from Africa, Asia and Latin America who report on their daily lives. And reports on the international learning community that makes up Mission 21.
begegnen 3/2022
Self-determined thanks to education
In the September issue, we tell the story of Popi. Together with our partner organizations, the young Indonesian woman managed to avert marriage at the age of 15 and continue going to school.
Also in this issue:
- How the war in Ukraine is exacerbating the precarious food situation in many places and what we can do about it.
- Midwives in Switzerland and South Sudan: A Double Interview
Cooperation Mission Press
Mission 21 works together with five other mission agencies in Germany and Austria. Together we form the Cooperation Mission Press. All the magazines of these mission agencies - including "begegnen" - are accessible online in an app, a digital magazine kiosk. In the magazine "Eine Welt" you will find articles on the topic of mission and ecumenism, which have also appeared in our magazine "Auftrag" so far. In the future, however, you will also find selected articles from this cooperation online on our website in the "News".
Digital magazine kiosk (some for a fee): App.missionpress.org or via app, keyword mission press
Movies
Here you will find exciting films about the projects and partners of Mission 21.
Current film selection
Annual report and financial report
The Annual Report provides information on the work and principles of Mission 21 and shows how these manifested themselves in the year under review. It contains the annual financial statements including information on the origin and use of funds. The key donor groups are mentioned by name. Information on the structure and committees of the mission organization as well as a brief portrait of Mission 21 are also included. The annual report is published each June to coincide with Mission 21's international mission synod. ► Order print copy
Financial Report
► PWC Financial Report 2018 (PDF)
Project booklet
The project booklet provides an overview of the development cooperation of Mission 21, HEKS (until the end of 2021 also Bread for All), and DM-échange et mission. Against the background of the political, economic and social conditions of the countries, the project booklet presents the country programs and the partner organizations on site. Information on the individual projects and on donating round off the overview. The project booklet is updated annually and is free of charge.
Important note: If you as a church congregation would like to support the work of Mission 21, especially projects within the framework of the Ecumenical Campaign, then payments must be transferred directly to Mission 21 as of January 1, 2021 (donation account: 40-726233-2). A transfer via Bread for all/HEKS is no longer possible.
Projects that fit the theme of the Ecumenical Campaign 2022 can be found here:
Women's Letter
The Women's Letter of Mission 21 serves to empower women and promote exchange within the women's network of Mission 21. It is published at irregular intervals and is free of charge. The publication of the Women's Letter is coordinated by the Women and Gender staff of Mission 21.
Newsletters
Mission 21's international staff in partner churches and organizations in Africa, Asia and Latin America report at regular intervals. With the newsletters, they provide a personal insight into the projects on site.
