About us
The need
Inhumane conditions for children and a very large number of single mothers, as well as millions of orphans, without adequate resources for food, electricity and water.
Our mission
Education for needy children and young people, perspective for a good future, and safety and healing for women from violent situations.
Origin
In 2023, the association “Vision Südamerika e.V.” was founded in Germany. At the same time, the foundation of the Asociación “Visión Sudamérica” was initiated in Paraguay.
It's your donation that counts!
With your donation to VISION SÜDAMERIKA e.V. you support our work and help people out of poverty and lack of perspective. You enable us to provide the appropriate support, housing and supplies.
Many thanks to all supporters!
The vision
Check out the first attempt at a visualized version of our vision. Get to know our perspective and the direction in which we want to grow.
Become a supporter
Any form of support is gladly welcome. We are grateful for financial support but also for practical help on site and prayers.
We are engaged
Meet our team
Renate & Karsten Schurig
Paraguay
Renate and Karsten Schurig from Germany followed God’s call in 2021 and started their ministry in South America (Paraguay). The center of their work is the love for Jesus and the love for the people.
Erna & Martin Engelmayr
Germany
Erna Engelmayer is the president of the Vision Südamerika e.V. association. Her husband Martin Engelmayr is the treasurer of the association. Both love to lead people into their calling.
Natalie & Nico Sapio
Germany
Natalie Sapio is the association’s vice president and the administrative force behind all organizational tasks. Her husband Nico Sapio supports in the area of digital media.
Evelyn Schurig
Germany
Evelyn Schurig provides support in the graphic design and social media areas. She also brings her professional experience in architecture to the projects of Vision South America.
Adrian Nahlik
Germany
Adrian Nahlik is a man with a big heart for serving people in need. He has a managerial position in a reception center for refugees. He uses his skills in the association in many ways.
Doreen & Nico Koch
Germany
Doreen Koch is the treasurer’s right-hand. Her husband Nico Koch provides support in the areas of media and social media. Both have a good eye for the necessary finishing touches.
Helmut Kahlert & Corinna Mietschke
Germany
Together with Renate & Karsten, and Maria Metzinger, Helmut Kahlert and Corinna Mietschke run the El Ramal women’s shelter in Paraguay. Both have been an important pillar for the women’s shelter for many years.
Maria Metzinger
Paraguay
Maria Metzinger is the founder of the El Ramal women’s shelter. Her heart burns for the poorest of the poor. Together with her mother, who has already passed away, she came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1990 and began working in Paraguay in 1996.
Lolita & Anton Harder
Paraguay
Anton Harder is pastor of the “La Roca”-Church in Asuncion, where Renate & Karsten Schurig lead the youth group. Together with his wife Lolita Harder they form an important part of the Asociatión “Visión Sudamérica” as founding members.
Heidi Dyck
Paraguay
Heidi Dyck is also a founding member of the Asociatión “Visión Sudamérica”. Disabled people are close to her heart. Her experiences are very valuable.
Joel Wiens
Paraguay
Joel Wiens has been a faithful companion of “Visión Sudamérica”, helping with all tasks from the beginning. In addition, he translates our sermons in the youth services from German into Spanish.
Andrew Rojas
Paraguay
Andrew Rojas is on the mission staff and assists with tasks at the El Ramal Women’s Shelter, as well as youth ministry. His heart is worship and praise.
get in touch
Registration