Churches around the world are invited to mark Orphan Sunday on 8 November, or on another Sunday that fits their local calendar, by praying for vulnerable children and helping them grow up in safe, loving families.

World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Secretary General Rev. Botrus Mansour completed a three-day official visit to Kazakhstan, from 9 to 11 September 2026, engaging local church leaders, participating in regional gatherings, and meeting with government officials to advocate for religious freedom and strengthen partnerships in Central Asia.

At the Religions for Peace 2026 International Council Meeting, the Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) urged faith communities to treat peacebuilding and human dignity not as optional moral ideals, but as a direct response to God’s call and the example of Christ.

In a historic appointment, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) yesterday installed Rev. Adv. Botrus Mansour as its new Secretary General, entrusting him with leading a global fellowship of national alliances from 161 nations. Along with him, a new International Council (IC) has been appointed.

In September, the WEA Geneva Office had the pleasure to welcome Ms. Ngozi Edmond, Head of Advocacy and Humanitarian Affairs for the Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship (NEF), and Rev. Samuel Munyiri, Anglican Priest from Kenya, collaborating with the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) in the context of the Global Children’s Forum.

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) is pleased to announce a significant leadership transition as Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann steps down after serving three full terms and 12 years as President. Andreas Wenzel, a dedicated member of the EEA Board since 2017, has been elected as the new President.

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Advocate Botrus Mansour as its new Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, following the conclusion of a rigorous and prayerful six-month search process.

In a world marked by rapid change, social upheaval, and growing secularization, the call to authentic discipleship remains vital. Right in the middle of the Decade of Disciple making (2020-2030), the WEA continues to emphasize disciple making as core to being followers of Christ.

Early in July, the WEA Geneva Office had the pleasure to welcome Nadia Hamberg, representing Verre Naasten, a Dutch organization partnering with the WEA Geneva office, during the UN Human Rights Council 59th regular session.

The 2025 Singapore–Malaysia Chinese Pastors and Leaders Summit, organized by the World Chinese Christianity Alliance (WCA), a movement under the World Evangelical Alliance, and co-organized by the Singapore Chinese Christianity Alliance and the Malaysia Chinese Christianity Alliance, was held successfully from May 12–14, 2025, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.