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HEKS is the aid organisation of the Protestant churches of Switzerland. It maintains close dialogue with these churches and supports them in their socio-political commitment and development policy goals. HEKS also addresses a broad, non-churchgoing public.

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The current HEKS mission statement embraces self-concept, values, mandates, working principles and partnerships.

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Short and succinct: What does HEKS do with which funds?

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HEKS at a Glance 2009, 2008

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The annual report provides detailed information about the project work undertaken by HEKS, its communications and administration processes. It indicates where the funds came from in 2007 and how they were used.

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Abriged Annual Report 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

HEKS extended an invitation to a symposium «Between War and Peace: The Role of Churches in Reconciliation Processes» on 21st September 2006. The objective of the conference was to figure out and discuss possible ecclesiastical participation in different reconciliation processes. To this end the following three crucial questions were raised: the specific role of churches or faith-based organisations in reconciliation processes, the legitimisation of churches as «bridge builders» in reconciliation processes and the role of the church in dealing with the past.

This reader takes an in-depth look at the conference topics and is a compilation of the conference contributions and supplementary documents of reference.

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Practical guide for migrants designed to promote and facilitate integration

What does federalism mean? What should I do if I fall ill? What do the deductions on my wage slip mean? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in ECHO, the civic administration guide. ECHO has over 30 pages of information, links and tips on life in Switzerland.

Price: SF 16.90
Available in German, French, Italian and English

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HEKS Regionalstelle Ostschweiz,
Tel. 071 410 16 84, info@echo-ch.ch