Stories
Our Stories of Lasting Change are filled with hope, inspiration and love in action. They reflect the experiences of Episcopal Relief & Development partners, staff, participant communities, volunteers and friends who are moved to make a measurable difference in the lives of vulnerable women and children and help communities prepare for and recover from climate-influenced events. Join us on this life-changing journey. Subscribe below!
Grateful Reflections and Thanksgiving Wishes
As she nears retirement, Esther Cohen recounts her 20-year journey at Episcopal Relief & Development, highlighting the organization’s evolution from a small team to a global force, emphasizing gratitude for the collective vision and efforts that enabled its growth and impact.
By Esther Cohen
In Conversation: Defining Gender Equality
Episcopal Relief & Development promotes gender equality and social inclusion across all four of our priority areas. Program officers from each area share insights on implementing gender-equitable approaches in their work.
By Episcopal Relief & Development
Safe, Resilient Communities in Vanuatu
Ethel George is the Women’s Desk Officer for the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) Vanuatu. There, she works with church leaders to promote harmonious relationships in families. Read along as Ethel explains how ACOM Vanuatu has prioritized women and girls’ safety before and during disasters.
By Ethel George
The Power of Small Gestures
The Rev. Rhonda Rogers discusses how she turned her early scarcity into a commitment to helping others, highlighting that small acts can lead to meaningful change through community engagement and support for initiatives like the Episcopal Relief & Development Gifts for Life catalog.
Self Care Suggestions for Those Whose Work Involves Trauma
This Mental Health Month, Episcopal Relief & Development discusses the importance of mental health in the context of the organization’s staff and partners who work in areas affected by disasters, violence, and trauma.
By Katie Mears
