With the end of the rainy season, a particularly challenging period begins in Malawi: the soil dries out quickly, water becomes scarce, and many families must secure their harvests under difficult conditions. Malawi is one of the countries most severely affected by the impacts of climate change. Frequent droughts and irregular rainfall are making reliable agriculture increasingly difficult. Students and staff at the Atsikana Walani Technical College (AWTC) also face these challenges. This makes sustainable solutions that enable an independent, year-round supply all the more important. A sturdy greenhouse is intended to address this: It would enable the protected cultivation of vegetables and herbs such as tomatoes, peppers, and medicinal plants, regardless of heavy rainfall or intense sunlight. At the same time, the harvests can be better processed and preserved, which both improves the food situation and creates income opportunities. The plan is to build a sturdy greenhouse made of a metal frame and durable plastic sheeting that can withstand even extreme weather conditions. Approximately €6,500 is needed for the project. With your support, you will help to sustainably improve local living conditions and enable young women at the AWTC to receive a future-oriented education. Donate via PayPal here.

In mid-March, our local project team MoHDevs in Malawi welcomed a visit from Engagement Global / bengo (BMZ). The visit provided a valuable opportunity to present the work carried out over the past few years directly on site and to engage in dialogue with the responsible parties. In addition to providing insights into ongoing programs, the focus was also on discussing challenges and future development opportunities. Particularly important was the shared vision for the future: During the meeting, the planned new project in collaboration with Difäm (German Institute for Medical Mission) was also presented and discussed. The goal is to further expand existing initiatives and sustainably strengthen support for women, girls, and families. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Engagement Global / bengo for their visit, their interest in our work, and the constructive exchange. Such on-site meetings are an important part of our partnership-based collaboration and help us to jointly develop projects and ensure their long-term effectiveness.

A training course on solar photovoltaics for instructors is currently taking place at the Moravian Vocational Training Centre (MVTC) in Mbeya, Tanzania. The goal is to strengthen their skills in teaching about renewable energy and to improve the quality of vocational training in the long term. The training is conducted by Tanzania Mwangaza (TAM) and supported by the Urbis Foundation in cooperation with Herrnhuter Missionshilfe. Trainers Dr.-Ing. Matthew Matimbwi and Fadhil Ally teach both theoretical fundamentals and practical applications. Six trainers from various VTCs are participating and will directly apply the knowledge they have gained in their training centers. In the long term, this will benefit many young people, who will be better prepared for the demands of a sustainable energy future.

The children with disabilities at the special education school of the Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center (SMRC) run by the Moravian Church near Ramallah in Palestine (West Bank) are always delighted to have visitors. March 17, 2026, was a special day for them: Young people from the Hayat Youth Foundation in Ramallah created “a joyful and welcoming atmosphere” at the school, as described in a Facebook post. "The young Palestinian volunteers organized inclusive physical and artistic activities for the students with intellectual disabilities. At the end of the joint event, they distributed symbolic gifts to the students, bringing smiles to their faces." Some photos here. Cooperation not only with foreign but also with domestic NGOs is an important factor in the SMRC’s multifaceted approach.

The Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center (SMRC) of the Moravian Church near Ramallah (Palestine, West Bank) encourages parents to enroll their children in kindergarten at an early age. An illustrated Facebook post from March 11, 2026, states: "Our kindergarten program is inclusive. It is designed for children with and without disabilities in a safe and stimulating learning environment. All children benefit from learning together. Our program aims to develop children’s cognitive, language, and social skills. Values such as acceptance, cooperation, and interaction cannot be taught early enough. We offer a variety of educational and recreational activities, including games, drawing, music, movement, and group activities, which enable the holistic development of children, including through specialized educational programs. We have a qualified team of professionals. See here.

This lovingly crafted olive oil soap combines care, fairness, and hope. The well-known, high-quality olive oil comes from traditional olive groves in Palestine and is processed by the soap manufacturer Lagerhaus GmbH in the Swabian Alb. With every bar you purchase, you support the Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center SMRC, which has been supporting and assisting children and young people with intellectual disabilities for many years. The olive oil soap is a product of Moravian Merchandise, the fair trade initiative of Herrnhuter Missionshilfe e.V., and stands for quality, transparency, and solidarity. It is available at the following volume prices: 1 piece → €4.90/piece, 10 pieces → €4.70/piece, 100 pieces → €4.40/piece. The soap is also particularly appealing as a sustainable gift idea for companies, clubs, or groups—for example, for Easter, anniversaries, or as a thank-you gift. With this small, high-quality product, you are not only giving the gift of care, but also a future and support for the work of SMRC. For more information and ordering options, please visit www.moravian-merchandise.org.

In the Unity Province of Nicaragua, the 177th anniversary of the church’s founding was celebrated in most congregations. The founding date is considered to be March 14, 1849, when the first three moravian missionaries—coming from Jamaica—arrived on the country’s east coast: Heinrich Gottlob Pfeiffer, Johannes Eugen Lundberg, and Ernst Kandler. They went ashore in Bluefields. Where the pier stands today, they held their first worship service under a breadfruit tree. Very close to this spot, they built a church and a school (see photo). 177 years later, thanks to God’s blessing, the Iglesia Morava (Moravian Church) is a large and influential church on Nicaragua’s east coast. Teachers, nurses, and carpenters came with the missionaries. Many schools and health centers were established along the coast and also inland. The most renowned school was founded on March 14, 1921, as the Moravian Junior High School in Bluefields. Read more about the history of this school in Spanish here.

Every year on March 15, many congregations in Nicaragua celebrate the anniversary of the start of their mission. The congregations in Musawas, in the Las Minas region, do the same. In the sermon on Isaiah 1:16–20, drawing on the teachings of Jan Amos Comenius, the last bishop of the Old Moravian Church, it was not only recalled but emphasized that there is no reason for despair; rather, Isaiah’s message is to recognize mistakes and errors. Then it is time to act and not passively wait for God’s help, for the church is “active life,” just as the mission began actively: the Gospel, education, social engagement. According to Comenius, the foundation is always: learning, teaching, education. The Iglesia Morava advocates here and in other parts of Latin America for peace, nonviolence, and social justice, and seeks cooperation rather than division among churches.

The Bethabara Moravian Church in Manchester, Jamaica, had planned a one-day seminar titled “Denim & Discipleship” for Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. Young people in particular were invited to a casual Sunday service. The Facebook post read: "We want to reflect together on what it means to live out our faith, shape our character, and be part of the church. Please come dressed casually (e.g., in jeans), but in a way that is still appropriate for worship. Look forward to an inspiring time of fellowship with guided reflection. Bring a pen for your notes! Let’s learn and reflect together and grow as disciples of Jesus. We look forward to seeing you!" See here. From Manchester, England—the namesake of the Jamaican city of Manchester—comes the world-famous corduroy fabric (corduroy), which was used for sturdy work pants.

• On March 18, 2026, the Moravain Mission School in Leh, Ladakh (northern India), posted a five-minute video on Facebook showcasing the school’s illustrious history and current state, describing it as “one of the best schools in Ladakh, which has set a milestone in Ladakh’s educational landscape.” Watch and listen here.
• Bethlehem Moravian College in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, will hold an open house on Saturday, April 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See here. A promotional video is available here. The school’s motto is: “Shaping the Future: Harnessing Innovation for an Inclusive and Sustainable Tomorrow.”
• The International Kindergarten & Shristi Academy of the Moravian Church in Kathmandu-Baneshwor, Nepal, posted a short video on March 24, 2026, of this year’s annual festival, which included a parents’ day, and asked viewers: “Which of the children’s performances did you like best?” See here.

After a three-month evacuation to the city of Uvira, D.R. Congo, the orphans of the Moravian Church returned to Knudsen House on the outskirts of Kakuzi in early March 2026. The evacuation became necessary when armed M23 rebels temporarily invaded the region on December 9, 2025, and later looted the orphanage. Thanks to the evacuation, the children remained unharmed, but the orphanage is now missing a large portion of its inventory. “The village of Kakuzi, where the orphanage is located, had become a battlefield between the rebels and the regular army,” writes Jacques Bya’unda, Chairperson of the Moravian Church Congo, in a report. "Our country is impoverished and torn apart by civil war. The children’s joy at being reunited in their familiar surroundings after such a long time was immense. The situation is improving every day, although it is not yet as good as it was before the rebels captured the city." More in Danish herein a post by Svend Løbner from the Brødremenighedens Danske Mission (BDM) dated March 13, 2026.

On March 18, the Board of World Mission of the Moravian Church America North, based in Bethlehem, PA, reported on its aid efforts in Ukraine. "Immediately after the war in Ukraine began in 2022, funds from our disaster relief fund were transferred to Nová Paka, Czech Republic. This enabled the local Moravian Church there to spontaneously take in refugees from a Christian school in Kyiv. Many of the refugees have since returned to Ukraine and their former school, but the Moravian Church has been supporting the school in Kyiv annually with $25,000 to cover the salaries of several teachers. The teachers send monthly emails to our organization’s staff with updates, photos, and prayer requests.” You can read here in English about how the Christian school is faring during wartime, how student numbers are developing, what construction plans exist, and what concerns are weighing on people’s minds in their daily lives.

For ten days, the Medical Mission in Suriname (Medische Zending – Primary Health Care Suriname) was offline due to work on its website. But now there are new, updated webpages. See here. These pages quickly make it clear that the organization operates 58 polyclinics and reaches approximately 55,000 people living across 90 percent of Suriname’s territory. A map showing the organization’s locations is available, as is an organizational chart. It further states: “We offer services to promote and monitor the health of local communities (primarily indigenous peoples) as well as Surinamese society as a whole. This is made possible through close coordination with traditional authorities, with the participation of local communities. This model of integrated primary care ensures that both individual and public health care is easily accessible everywhere, especially in remote areas.”

Yolanda Brito Álvarez, from Cuba, a member of the Moravian Church Cuba and an employee of the Consejo de Iglesias de Cuba (Cuban Council of Churches), lives in Jagüey Grande and maintains contact with the new Moravian Churches in eastern Brazil, including the Moravian Church in Aracaju in the state of Sergipe. From there, the report states: “At a gathering of committed women, hope was in abundance. The women are filled with a unique spirituality in a city where the waters of the Rio Sergipe Bay touch the soul with every breath.” Some photos here. The meeting focused on Mark 5:21–42, the raising of Jairus’s daughter: “Daughter, arise,” Jesus’ voice echoed to the dead girl. “Daughter, you are healed; go in peace!” we repeat, as Jesus’ hand touched us and we experienced the healing of our negative feelings and thoughts. Yes, all our souls experienced renewal. May the dawn shine brightly! May light and hope become reality!”

The Delhi Moravian Fellowship in the northern Indian megacity is a house church made up of young people and young families. On March 24, 2026, Brother Prakash Thapa’s house group met at his home in K. D. Colony, Sector 12, R. K. Puram, New Delhi. That evening, the congregation posted on Facebook: “Fifteen people attended the meeting. Pastor Ebenezer Gangmei led the house group and preached on the topic What was it like when Abraham sent his servant as a matchmaker to find a daughter-in-law for his son Isaac? (Genesis 24). He emphasized the importance of faith and obedience to God’s Word and guidance. It was a wonderful time of fellowship with the family members. Following the two-hour meeting, there was a shared dinner as well as many lively conversations.” Two photos here.

On March 20, 2026, the Canadian newspaper The Independent published a lengthy article by Frey Black Pijogge about the cultural activities of the Inotsiavik Centre in the Moravian settlement of Hopedale and the surrounding area. The name Inotsiavik means A Good Place to Live. The Inotsiavik Centre is one of several youth-run nonprofit organizations that offers Inuit cultural and Inuttitut programs, thereby contributing to the preservation and revitalization of this ancient, endangered culture. Kim Pilgrim, the center’s executive director, lives in Hopedale but has roots in Makkovik and Postville. A photo accompanying the article shows Nicholas Flowers (23), a young man from Hopedale, artfully preparing a sealskin for use in an Inuit tupik. In his work, he uses the ulu, a tool that belonged to his grandmother. In 2024, the center won the Arctic Inspiration Prize, which comes with a prize of one million Canadian dollars (approx. 650,000 euros). Read more in English here.

The Canadian newspaper Nunatsiaq News, which is aimed primarily at the indigenous population, reported on February 28, 2026, under the headline Moravian interest in Ungava Bay, on the long-standing work of the Moravian Mission in Labrador—now Nunatsiavut—particularly in Nain and Okak. See here. The article makes clear how the missionaries were not only concerned with evangelizing the Inuit but also—to finance their work—pursued economic interests and served the interests of white patrons. It acknowledges the mission’s contributions to Labrador’s development and the education of the Inuit and demonstrates how deeply it has shaped the barren region to this day. The author of the article is historian Kenn Harper, who has lived in the Arctic regions for over 50 years and regularly reports on his research in the column Taissumani. See here. There is also much more information there about the Moravian Mission in Labrador.

The Absa Cape Epic is an extremely physically and mentally demanding mountain bike stage race. It takes place in South Africa’s Western Cape region, amidst one of Africa’s most beautiful natural landscapes. Each year, the race follows a different route that takes riders through rugged terrain, over rocky climbs, and down thrilling descents. Over the years, the eight-day race has become a landmark event for mountain bikers worldwide. The race attracts professionals and ambitious amateurs from all over the world, who compete in teams of two. It is a test of skill, fitness, team spirit, equipment, and endurance, offering a riding experience that sets the standard in international mountain biking. Race length: 707 kilometers; Elevation gain: 15,900 meters. A video showing the 2026 route is available here. Stages 4 and 5 of the race, which took place from March 15 to 22, 2026, passed through Genadendal—a town founded in 1737 by the Moravian missionary Georg Schmidt—last Thursday and Friday. See here.