Divine Connections and Appointments in Canada
March 28, 2024
This month our CEO Joe, was able to reconnect with some great friends from Links past at the International China Concern (ICC) retreat in Vancouver Canada. ICC do incredible work with disabled children in mainland China and have a number of national offices around the world that help raise funds and awareness to support this work. Links and ICC have partnered with one another in various ways over the last two decades, and it would be true to say that we have mutually benefitted from this great relationship between the two organisations, which has influenced and helped mould our collective culture.
Last year, with Founder Dave Gotts, taking on the CEO role of ICC again, Joe was approached to join the International Board and the retreat in Vancouver was a great opportunity to be able to connect with the wider international team of regional offices, boards and the team that manages the projects in China itself.
Joe writes:
What an incredible opportunity to meet together with such a group of heroes!
It is a real honour to be able to serve this great organisation in the amazing work that they are carrying out in China, and I look forward to this next chapter for ICC and also the many ways that our connection together continues to bless and support the work of Links too. We had such a great time together in the beautiful setting of Keats Island, just off of the coast of Vancouver, with a mixture of culture development, both spiritual and practical input, alongside meetings to look at the overall governance and systems within the organisation itself. All this with the stunning backdrop of the majestic snow-covered mountains surrounding us. It was very inspiring to see how such a far reaching, diverse team were all held together for a common caus,e with a vibrant faith filled culture underpinning everything that they are doing. I left feeling privileged to be able to serve and full of excitement for the future.
Please do check out their great work and I am sure that you will be hearing more from Links’ involvement, as we continue to partner with ICC into the future!
Norman and Pat's Trip to Kenya
October 1, 2026
Norman and Pat have just visited the Links Africa Hub in Kenya! Norman's first trip to Kenya was in 1994, when he spoke at a conference organised by Brenda Marshall and Peacemakers just outside Embu. He tells us all about what it was like returning 32 years later.
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The Hand Up Appeal: From Crisis Response to Lasting Transformation
October 1, 2026
Over recent months, our partners have been responding to a number of devastating crises around the world, including earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, flooding in Pakistan, and severe flooding and landslides in Nepal. While emergency support provides a vital lifeline, lasting transformation comes when people are given opportunities to rebuild livelihoods, generate income and restore dignity.
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Walking 100km for India - From Vigo to Santiago Spain
October 1, 2026
This October, our amazing supporter and fundraiser Nick will be taking on a challenge that will push him well beyond his comfort zone - walking 100km from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela along the Camino de Santiago. He will be raising money for New Life Ministry in Shillong, India.
Connecting the Church Across Continents
September 1, 2026
At Links, we love connecting the Church around the world. One of our longest Church Connect partnerships is between Hope Missions Ministries (HMM) in Malawi and Ashwood Church in the UK.
Introducing the Hand Up Appeal: Building Sustainable Futures
September 1, 2026
At Links, we believe business can be a powerful force for good - creating opportunities, building confidence and helping people develop the skills they need to shape a brighter future. Today, we’re proud to introduce our new Hand Up Appeal - an appeal focused on the powerful connection between business, sustainability and enterprise.
