Category: News and stories

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

On the Move: Migration is changing communities, cultures and lives A huge 3.5% of the world’s people now live in a different country to the one they were born in*, and the United Nations expects this number to rise. While many are refugees fleeing violence, unstable countries or persecution, others cross borders to join their … Continued

After feeling called to mission many years ago, Rose Wade headed to Guatemala for a two-year Stride placement in 2018. After returning home for three months, Rose is now back in Guatemala, and this time as a ‘Stay’ member. We chatted with Rose to find out what prompted her to extend her time in Latin … Continued

Occupational Therapist, Katie Rowell, gained significant experience helping people with mental health problems in Oxford. Now she’s in Colombia, supporting refugees who are fleeing the crisis in Venezuela. The Venezuelan crisis has brought a new wave of economic migrants to countries like Colombia and Peru, seeking shelter and protection. Colombians understand the predicament of their … Continued

From Brazil to Weymouth If you know Latin Link, you’ll know we are all about multidirectional mission. God calls workers into his harvest field from everywhere to everywhere! Since 1999, the Incoming Mission ministry of Latin Link has received and supported many Latin Americans on Stride and Stay placements, serving with churches in the UK … Continued

Fleeing Venezuela Venezuela is in crisis. A toxic combination of political conflict, hyperinflation, and a crippling shortage of food and medicine, has forced around 4 million Venezuelans to flee in recent years. Many have sought refuge in the bordering countries of Peru and Colombia, with the latter receiving an estimated 1.5 million people. Colombians understand … Continued