Episcopal Relief & Dev
Louisiana Flooding: bulletin insert & update
“In mid-August, parts of the US Gulf Coast experienced historic levels of flooding, with at least seven dead, and tens of thousands unable to return to their homes. As of Monday, August 15, more than 40,000 homes and businesses remained without power, and over 10,000 homes were flooded. The National Weather Service has predicted more … Continue reading
Flooding in Louisiana
FLOODING IN LOUISIANA – ASSISTING AT THE RIGHT TIME 817 5 0 822 I am hearing from church leaders around the country that they are eager and ready to volunteer in Louisiana. I am so moved and grateful to see how willing The Episcopal Church is to serve in this way, and I want to … Continue reading
These fathers could use your help with pigs, goats, water and reforestation.
Dads do everything they can to provide for their loved ones—so this Father’s Day, why not show a special man in your life how much you care? Send a gift on his behalf that helps fathers worldwide, like these 4 life-changing items: Help his family break the cycle of poverty. Give someone a stable source … Continue reading
Flood Response with Texas Dioceses
Episcopal Relief & Development Partners with Texas Dioceses on Flood Response NEW YORK – Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal dioceses of Texas and West Texas in response to severe flooding caused by weeks of heavy rain across the region. Church teams in both dioceses are providing pastoral care and conducting needs … Continue reading
FAIR TRADE PROJECT BEGINS
Announcing a new partnership with Equal Exchange for the sale of coffee and chocolate to benefit Episcopal Relief and Development. Inherent in choosing to work with Equal Exchange is the benefit of fair trade farming, co-operatives and sales. We can afford to help farmers afford to sustain their farm and family. (It is surprising how the free market does … Continue reading
Catchy Names, Serious Effort
Here are a couple of catchy names that describe elements of the Episcopal Relief & Development Disaster Risk Reduction, such as “Preparation + Planning + Protection” and “Pastors and Disasters”. In the American culture of “immediacy” the failure to plan ahead can be funny (see Figure 1.), but planning for potential disaster does not have to be a joke. It is a … Continue reading
Strategy for short and long-term relief from earthquake damage (in Nepal)
“Initial relief operations are focused on meeting urgent basic needs of people who were displaced or otherwise impacted by the earthquake. Assessments currently underway will help inform medium- and long-term efforts to help those most vulnerable to make a full and sustained recovery. With the planting season reportedly six weeks away and monsoon rains beginning … Continue reading
Update on Recovery from Earthquake in Nepal (5-5-15)
May 5, 2015 Episcopal Relief & Development is responding to immediate needs for food, shelter and clean water in earthquake-impacted Nepal through the ecumenical ACT Alliance, and is exploring further opportunities for action through other partners in the region. The organization is in contact with the Anglican Diocese of West Malaysia regarding its appeal for … Continue reading
This Just In – about Nepal Earthquake
Dear blog followers: This it the first major disaster that has taken place since I started on this path with Episcopal Relief and Development. I am told it was an unusual year, last year, to not have had a major event like this. That is a humbling truth. I find this an important moment to … Continue reading
EARTHQUAKE IN NEPAL
April 25, 2015 A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, centered between the capital, Kathmandu, and the city of Pokhara. At least 876 people are known to have died, and many more may be trapped under rubble. According to reports, tremors were felt across the region, with further loss of life in … Continue reading
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