Our slogan says it all: AVC is an international relief organization that works worldwide for persecuted Christians and those in need. Hand in hand with local partners, we are committed to helping the needy and forgotten of this world in over sixty countries on four continents. We work in the hotspots - where persecution of Christians meets spiritual and material need. Our mission consists of the following three areas of activity: • Assisting persecuted Christians Persecution of Christians has many faces. Worldwide, well over 309 million people are discriminated, disowned, disinherited, mistreated, expelled, imprisoned, tortured or killed – simply because they want to follow Jesus and live their faith peacefully. AVC gives these people a voice and supports them practically: courageously, resolutely, effectively. • Helping people in need Poor, without opportunities, without hope, without prospects: This is the life reality for billions of people. AVC helps in the areas of this world with structural poverty or in the middle of crisis, disaster, and war. And very close, in the forgotten countries of Europe. AVC provides need-oriented humanitarian aid: quickly, unbureaucratically, effectively. • Making Jesus Christ known We are convinced that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Faith in him offers perspective and gives hope – here and now and beyond. To help holistically, we take the Gospel to the farthest corners of the world. AVC makes Jesus Christ known. We spread the Christian message: committed, respectful, with heart. How you can support • read along – Subscribe to our free bi-monthly magazine "AVCreport" or our bi-monthly newsletter by e-mail. Or follow us on our digital channels: Facebook , Instagram , Tiktok , Youtube . • get involved – There are many different ways to get involved and help in a practical way. • pray with us – Pray with us. Subscribe to the weekly "gebet explosiv" email. Join us - Come with us on an overseas mission. Whether visiting a refugee camp, accompanying a transport of relief supplies or sharing the Good News: we meet people in material and spiritual need, bring hope and give love. • join us – Come with us on an assignment abroad. Whether visiting a refugee camp, accompanying a transport of relief supplies or sharing the Good News: we meet people in material and spiritual need, bring hope and give love. • support us – Support our work and specific projects financially. Donations to AVC can be deducted from taxes in all cantons. • give along – We are also happy to receive donations in kind, which we pass on to local people in need through our partners. Companies often donate detergents, baby food, hygiene articles, non-perishable food, textiles, medical supplies and much more. Private individuals collect clothes, shoes, bicycles, camping equipment, blankets, toys and other everyday items in good condition for us. The items can be handed in to us directly or at one of our collection points . Your support makes a difference!