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Episcopal Relief & Development Responds to Needs Created by Hurricane Helene

In the aftermath of hurricanes in the southern United States, Episcopal Relief & Development is working with church leaders to support survivors.

11 October 2024

The Secretary General visits the Anglican Church of Burundi

Bishop Anthony Poggo has visited the Anglican Church of Burundi. He gave an address to the House of Bishops and met community leaders.

25 September 2024

Mothers’ Union deliver food and water to flood-stranded families in Myanmar

Members of the Mothers’ Union in The Church of the Province of Myanmar are helping alleviate suffering caused by flooding in the country.

13 September 2018

Church of South India appeals for help as flood waters “wreak havoc” in Kerala

At least 39 people are now known to have died as unprecedented torrential rains causes severe flooding in parts of Kerala, south India.

14 August 2018

Kobe Diocese establish support centres in response to serious flooding

The Diocese of Kobe, part of the Anglican Communion in Japan,   has responded to significant flooding by establishing support centres.

14 August 2018

“Fantabulous” news as West Yorkshire church re-opens two-years after flood

A West Yorkshire church will be re-dedicated next weekend, almost two years after it was severely damaged by Boxing Day floods.

27 October 2017

Prayer and action following Sierra Leone landslides

Mass burial ceremonies for the victims of this week’s catastrophic landslides in the Sierra Leonean capital Freetown have begun.

17 August 2017

Churches mobilised as Sri Lanka floods death toll passes 200

Clergy in Sri Lanka have been urged to prepare their churches and church halls to provide refuge for people displaced by serious flooding. 

31 May 2017

Anglican Church in Peru calls for aid

The Anglican Church in Peru has established the ‘Help us to help Others’ commission,’ to mobilise financial support for the most vulnerable and neglected communities amid ongoing floods and mudslides.

04 April 2017

Church responds to devastating Cyclone Vardah

Church leaders from the diocese of Madras distributed food parcels and other aid to some of the thousands of people displaced by Cyclone Vardah.

12 January 2017