A vibrant network with a long history

We bring together 29 member organisations operating in around 50 countries across the globe.

The roots of our network can be traced back to the Ecumenical Mission Conference held in Edinburgh in 1910. At that time, Swedish missionary work was a dynamic, popular movement that inspired wide public engagement. While that engagement takes different forms today, the Church’s global mission remains at the heart of our work.

Our network encompasses a diverse range of organisations and churches representing various Christian traditions. Some are engaged in long-standing and vibrant missionary work, while others focus primarily on development cooperation.

This diversity is a defining strength of the Swedish Mission Council. It challenges us to learn from one another and encourages collaboration in pursuit of God’s mission for a more just and compassionate world.

Connections with Civil Society in Over 50 Countries

In addition to our Swedish member organisations, our network includes hundreds of local partner organisations across more than 50 countries. Through these member organisations, we maintain strong and long-standing ties to civil society in countries such as Bangladesh, Colombia, Ethiopia, and Kenya. These partnerships often involve collaboration with congregations, human rights defenders, youth movements, and climate organisations.

While we do not always share the same perspectives, we regard our differences as a source of strength—challenging us to learn from one another and to work together in God’s mission.

Network events

Each year, we offer a range of events, capacity-building seminars, training courses, member gatherings, and our Annual Meeting. Many of our seminars and workshops take place in Sweden and in Swedish, but we also arrange international events around the world or online. Some are available for everyone, and others are exclusive to our network, usually at no or very low cost. You can find upcoming events in English in our calendar.