- We have three children, come from the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland and grew up on two steep mountain farms. From an early age we learned to respect and love nature, creation and people.
- In 2000 and 2001 we attended a social missionary school, the Revival School of the FCJG (Freie Christliche Jugendgemeinschaft Lüdenscheid). We gained our first experience in the social sector during three years in Uganda, Africa.
- Since 2006, we have been working and leading the HELP International ministry in the Philippines. This means that we have been working with FCJG / HELP International for over 20 years and with Globe Mission Schweiz as a partner organization since 2015.
- As head of “HELP International CMC Philippines ”, Jonathan loves to train staff and bring out the best in the locals. When time allows, he enjoys working with wood, as he originally trained as a carpenter. Dora is a qualified home carer and has always enjoyed interacting with people. She looks after the family and is responsible for public relations. She prefers to get involved in neighborhoods where disadvantaged and poor people live.
- One of our main tasks is to invest in our team members. We are thrilled to be able to witness how people from problematic lifestyles experience positive change. What could be better than seeing hope growing in empty eyes and a perspective for the future emerging!
Current info letters can be requested directly from Pierens (dpieren [at] helpphilippines.org (dpieren[at]helpphilippines[dot]org)) or via office [at] globemission.ch (office[at]globemission[dot]ch)!