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One of the most dangerous migration routes in the world runs through Costa Rica. Every day, SMG employees Marco and Damaris meet people who have left everything behind to escape violence, poverty and a lack of prospects. Many of them come from Venezuela. Their journey took them through the dreaded Darién jungle and through countries full of corruption, cartels and

One of the most dangerous migration routes in the world runs through Costa Rica. Every day, SMG employees Marco and Damaris meet people who have left everything behind to escape violence, poverty and a lack of prospects. Many of them come from Venezuela. Their journey took them through the dreaded Darién jungle and through countries full of corruption, cartels and

One of the most dangerous migration routes in the world runs through Costa Rica. Every day, SMG employees Marco and Damaris meet people who have left everything behind to escape violence, poverty and a lack of prospects. Many of them come from Venezuela. Their journey took them through the dreaded Darién jungle and through countries full of corruption, cartels and

From January 2025 to January 2026, Benjamin worked with Latin Link in Bolivia: “I worked at El Alfarero in the café, which works with volunteers. This included all the usual work in a café, such as making coffee, operating the till and cleaning. We also looked after the volunteers, played community games, held small devotions and other activities. In Santa

From October 2024 to October 2025, Paola worked with Latin Link in Colombia: “I worked with a church in Chía. It is called Iglesia Wesleyana. The church had a fundación in Fagua, a village just outside Chía, which is rather poor. The foundation offered homework help and the children were always given something small to eat. On Saturdays, we shared

Much more than just a language school “I, Hannah (name changed), have been in my country of assignment in North Africa for three years now. It takes time to really settle in, but I’ve already learned a lot about the country, the people, the language and the culture. Let’s start with the population: Officially, over 90% of the population is

The translation project for the “Onobasulu” language group in Papua New Guinea was launched back in 1996. Over the past 10 years, an employee of Wycliffe Switzerland has also been involved as a translation consultant. After several partial publications of individual books, the local church was finally able to celebrate the handover of the complete New Testament in January 2026!

They are on the run, have left home, family and safety behind – and yet they find the courage to regain a piece of life every day. Between loss, trauma and uncertainty, young women discover community, hope and dignity – and moments that show them that they are not alone. We hold hands and walk slowly into the water. “Take