WCC NEWS: Brot für die Welt leaders express commitment to carry work forward together

On 5-7 November, the World Council of Churches (WCC) welcomed two representatives from Brot für die Welt: Dr Kathrin Strobel, director for International Programmes; and Rev. Martin Krieg, director for Engagement and Communication. Visit of Dr Kathrin Strobel, Director for International Programmes and Rev. Martin Krieg, Director for Engagement and Communication, Brot für die Welt. Photo:Grégoire de Fombelle/WCC 07 November 2025 In addition to receiving a welcome to the WCC, Strobel and Krieg participated in the morning prayer, then met with WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay and staff.  The Brot für die Welt delegation also presented their work, in addition to receiving WCC strategic directions, financial update, and discussions on WCC peace-building initiatives.  Discussions also included the challenging financial climate and its impact on ecumenical and humanitarian organisations. Pillay acknowledged that, “most organisations doing a lot of good work for peace and justice in the world are going through or will experience funding challenges since organisations that have been instrumental in providing financial support are themselves going through difficult times.” He also recognized and thanked Brot fur die Welt for its unwavering and continuing commitment, collaboration, and support given to the WCC over many years.  Strobel said: “Together, we will ensure to find ways to carry the work forward despite decreasing resources. We cannot afford to lose the impressive impact of the WCC‘s work in peacebuilding, the fight against climate change, and justice for all.” Krieg added: “Brot für die Welt is deeply committed to the work of the WCC and strongly believes in the importance of its work not only for the unity and faith but also for the global struggle for peace and justice.” The delegation also received an introduction to the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey and met with the German mission to the UN.  Help now: Donate online | Brot für die Welt Visits to the WCC See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 356 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 580 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches Chemin du Pommier 42 Kyoto Building Le Grand-Saconnex CH-1218 Switzerland