In 2024
Episcopal Relief & Development collaborated with 82 local partners in 54 countries to address injustice, poverty, disaster and climate risks.
Our work is powered by relationships sustainability global networks resilience investment expertise local leadership faith relationships sustainability global networks resilience investment expertise local leadership faith relationships
Episcopal Relief & Development works with faith and community-based organizations and other local leaders to tackle complex challenges with hope and dignity. The 2024 Impact Report tells the stories of Elizabeth, a young mother in Kenya who learned to nurture her child; Brigite and Orionzi, a couple in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who speak out for equality; Lubia, an entrepreneur from Guatemala who now has savings and investment skills to go far; and Linda, a Hurricane Helene survivor whose community helped her begin to recover.
Together with partners and supporters like you, we are creating lasting change in communities around the world. Thank you.
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4.9
million peoplereached by our global programs
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$2.2
million USDsaved by community savings and loans groups
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369,000
change agentstrained as program promoters, facilitators and volunteers
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1.1
million childrenengaged in programs around the world
Reflections from Our Leadership
“It is a privilege to serve as Chair of the Board of Episcopal Relief & Development, following many years of collaboration with my predecessor, Teri Lawver. Our Board remains committed to stewarding the organization’s mission with diligence and foresight. We are grateful to the global network of partners, coalitions, staff and supporters whose collective efforts have built a resilient foundation for impact. Looking ahead, we are focused on strengthening internal infrastructure and deepening investment in the expertise and capacity of our global partners—so that together we can equip communities to lead sustainable change rooted in local leadership and faith.”
Matt Silva, Board Chair
“In 2024, we reached nearly five million people worldwide through enduring partnerships with the Anglican Communion, The Episcopal Church and other faith-based organizations. These alliances are built on trust, shared values and a commitment to sustainable impact. Together, we’ve nurtured and deepened relationships with grassroots partners—co-creating programs led by local communities that build resilience and strength for the long haul. Whether responding to crises or supporting long-term development, we invest in local leadership and draw on local expertise. Through our growing global network of faith communities, we are shifting systems and ensuring sustainable and lasting change where it is most needed.”
Rob Radtke, President & CEO
A Faithful Volunteer
Honoring Martha Gardner
“Every human being has dreams and potential. I want to do whatever it takes to enable someone to reach their full potential.” –Martha Gardner
Martha Gardner has been an Episcopal Relief & Development Ministry Partner for almost 20 years. In 2024, she received the Canon Joyce Hogg Award. Given annually since Canon Hogg’s passing in 2006, the award recognizes a Ministry Partner who exemplifies compassion, generosity and hardworking commitment to service.
Recently retired from the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts where she had been the Missioner for Networking and Formation since 2018, Martha has dedicated her professional life to bringing people together, creating connections and building community to drive change.
We honor Martha, and thank her for working with us for lasting change.
Photo: Martha receiving the 2024 Canon Joyce Hogg Award. She is pictured (center) with fellow Ministry Partner, Eugene Johnston (left) and Episcopal Relief & Development President & CEO, Rob Radtke (right).
Financials
Episcopal Relief & Development is deeply grateful to our loyal and generous community of supporters. In 2024, we received almost
We honor your generosity by holding ourselves to the highest standards of excellence and accountability. Episcopal Relief & Development meets all 20 Better Business Bureau Standards for Charity Accountability, and earned a four star rating (the highest rating) from Charity Navigator and a Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid. We are involved in cooperative efforts through the Anglican Alliance, InterAction and other agencies to improve practices throughout the relief and development community.
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24,600 donors
contributed to lasting change
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$7.4 million
provided for disaster relief
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$20.8 million
invested in international programs
Episcopal Relief & Development Board of Directors
Shirley Allen
Retired Attorney
Houston, Texas
Rebecca Blachly, ex-officio
Chief of Public Policy and Witness, The Episcopal Church
Putney W. Cloos
Chief Marketing Officer, Bombora
New York, New York
The Rev. Miguel Escobar
Deacon, San Andrés Episcopal Church
Brooklyn, New York
Paul Faeth
Sustainable Development Expert
Arden, North Carolina
Blanca Tomás Famadas
Chaplain and Sacred Studies Teacher, St. Philips Episcopal School
Coral Gables, Florida
The Rev. Dr. Canon Michele V. Hagans
President, Fort Lincoln Realty Company, Fort Lincoln New Town Corporation
Washington, District of Columbia
Kenneth Jones II
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Equity Officer,
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Perry Hall, Maryland
Christopher Lacovara, ex-officio
Chief Financial Officer, The Episcopal Church
Karen Longenecker
Director, Healthy Expectations Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program,
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, Colorado
David Martin
Software Consultant
Marquette, Michigan
The Rev. Canon Ranjit K. Mathews
Canon to the Ordinary, the Episcopal Church in Connecticut
Meriden, Connecticut
Robert McCouch
Director of Evaluation, UNICEF
Pawlet, Vermont
The Rt. Rev. Héctor Monterroso
Bishop Assistant, Episcopal Diocese of Texas
Houston, Texas
Ana Lucia Palacios Hidalgo
Businesswoman, Construction
Quito, Ecuador
The Rev. Steven D. Paulikas
Rector, All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Brooklyn, New York
The Rev. Christine Purcell
Former Associate Rector, Parish of St. Matthews, Pacific Palisades
Santa Barbara, California
Robert W. Radtke, ex-officio
President & CEO, Episcopal Relief & Development
The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe, ex-officio and Honorary Chair
Presiding Bishop, The Episcopal Church
Matt Silva, Chair
Director, Silva Enterprises
San Antonio, Texas
John Van De Weert
Chancellor, Episcopal Diocese of Washington
Washington, District of Columbia
David Washer
Head of Sustainability & Impact (Americas) and COO, Goldman Sachs Alternatives
New York, New York
Video Caption: A caregiver group greets program staff in Malawi.
Banner image 1: A disaster preparedness session for young people in Sri Lanka.
Banner image 2: Bharti, an earthquake survivor in Nepal.
Banner image 3: River community savers in Brazil.