Care & Social Action

In Latin America whole communities – around half the population – still live in very poor conditions. On low incomes, with few opportunities or aspirations, they enjoy little in the way of benefits or essential services. Poverty and deprivation in the shantytowns and slum areas of the big cities provides a breeding ground for all kinds of vice and violence

In most urban areas, though, you'll find churches with a life-changing message and a potential to transform the future. While some churches are wealthy, many Latin American Christians are themselves poor - though unstinting in their generosity and hospitality.

In the countryside the situation is more difficult as churches are often isolated and left to struggle on largely unsupported.  

Latin Link responds to needs by sending people to work with churches and Christian organisations in many different ways, to -

• develop health education programmes

• work with street children and families at risk

• contribute to rural development

• raise awareness and meet the needs of disabled people

• generate jobs for the unemployed

• visit and carry out advocacy on behalf of prisoners.

This kind of work benefits from long term commitment. It can be dangerous, emotionally demanding, and initially unrewarding. But it is an integral part of Latin Link’s holistic and compassionate approach to mission. Along with our Latin American partners and colleagues we are seeking good working practices that make a lasting difference in difficult areas.

If you are interested in finding out more about openings in Care & Social Action in Latin America, please see our current Opportunities or Contact us.

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