July 2021 Esther Stansfield, Latin Link Head of Mobilisation In the summer before my final year at university, I went backpacking in Greece with ten friends. On the final morning, with no money or energy left, we spent a few hours in the botanical gardens in Athens. As I wandered around, I came across a … Continued
On the Frontline in Latin America’s Covid Crisis The past year has crippled already fragile healthcare systems across Latin America. We’re privileged to have several qualified medical professionals serving with Latin Link. We spoke to two of them – Jaap and Nicola – to find out what this past year has looked like, and how … Continued
In Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, a local church is transforming the lives of families who have fled there from Venezuela. When Latin Link’s Ian Horne helped establish this initiative, there was one volunteer in particular who drew his attention – Sandra Sanchez. She had a real gift for counselling and came alongside each migrant … Continued
Covid-19 and the Latin Link community The challenge, the response, and the future In March 2020, it seemed that we could only watch and pray as the coronavirus spread across the Atlantic and took hold in Latin America. We knew of so many communities that were very vulnerable to a situation like this. A year … Continued
C. René Padilla, leading South American Theologian, pastor, author, and friend of Latin Link, died on 27 April 2021, age 88. This is a tribute to René and the transformative legacy he left behind. Written by Paul Davies, Latin Link C. René Padilla was one of the most prominent theologians of the 20th and 21st … Continued
At the start of 2020, Kay Stoker did not expect to be delivering Bereavement training to 17 countries. As Covid-19 continues to spread across Latin America, more and more communities are dealing with the sudden loss of loved ones. In Cusco, Peru, Latin Link’s Kay Stoker heads up Nueva Esperanza (New Hope), an organisation working … Continued
Cultivating Hope in Guatemala Covid-19 has increased the risks for children living in rural Guatemala. Many will lose their education and be further exposed to domestic violence. It’s a reality that much of the developing world has experienced this year, but projects like Educando Para la Vida (Education for Life) are doing everything they can … Continued
When Bolivia went into lockdown, prisoners and their children couldn’t have been prepared for the challenges awaiting them. Latin Link’s Julie Noble explains what happened in Oruro, and how your support has made a difference. When mums or dads go to prison in Bolivia, their children face a challenging future. Under-sevens can live in the … Continued
This article was first featured by Pilgrims’ Friend Society Standing in the queue at the M&S café in Bangor during her first week of retirement, Linda, then 63, found herself praying a silent prayer. “I was surrounded by all these very well-dressed women drinking coffee,” she says, “I prayed, ‘Lord, don’t let me spend the … Continued