Educational Events

The "Get-together" is a new format from young@mission21, which aims to facilitate regular exchanges between young adults from our international network. The format is closely linked to our podcast Young Voices and offers space for exchange, discussion and questions about the topics covered in the podcast.

Christian theology is increasingly criticised for privileging Eurocentric ideas and notions of whiteness, thus cementing power imbalances that date back to colonial times. How can the diverse voices that contribute to global Christianity be heard here? How can we decolonise theology?

Various places in Basel recall the city's special mission history and its international involvement with colonialism. The guided tour makes the colonial history of the city visible and its points of contact with the Basel mission. Which entanglements of the past continue to have an effect today?

On one of the evenings celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Reformed City Church, the focus will be on networking with the global church and the task of working for justice, the integrity of creation and peace. Mission 21 is also invited to participate with World Arts and the lyrical music of Afi Sika Kuzeawu, a Togolese singer, composer and dancer, as well as with the exhibition "The Soul of the Andes".

Mission 21 once again invites you to an international meeting of experts on interreligious and transcultural peace work. As in previous years, the program offers keynote speeches from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Workshops will enable participants to discuss how peace initiatives from different contexts can support each other.

The issue of the climate crisis is far too big to be left to science and politics alone. Many questions arise that also affect religion. How do we see ourselves as human beings? What significance does nature have for us? What gives us hope? What can and must we do? Muslim and Christian theologians from the international network of Mission 21 present their understanding of the message of the Koran and the Bible in the current situation.

On a journey through time in the historical research archive of Mission 21, the voices of women from Europe and the mission areas in Africa and Asia in the 19th and early 20th centuries are brought to life using original documents. They talk about their tasks, their motivation, their living conditions and their commitment to gender equality.

Various places in Basel recall the city's special mission history and its international involvement with colonialism. The guided tour makes the colonial history of the city visible and its points of contact with the Basel mission. Which entanglements of the past continue to have an effect today?

In the heart of the Andes, Mission 21 is working with our partner organizations in Bolivia and Peru to help people whose livelihoods are threatened by climate change and environmental pollution and to promote equal rights for women and girls. The trip takes place from April 14 to May 2, 2025 and offers tourist highlights and enriching encounters with the local people.