Stories

Explore our Stories of Lasting Change. Each one is filled with hope, transformation and love from communities and our partners, staff and volunteers around the globe. See what’s possible when compassion drives action. Subscribe below to stay connected!
Compounded Disasters in Sri Lanka
With a changing climate, Sri Lanka experiences multiple disasters annually, including cyclones, floods, landslides and drought. Building on the vas...
Early Warning System in El Salvador
Salinas del Potrero in El Salvador, a community of one thousand people, suffers annual flooding that causes residents to evacuate. The region only ...
How to Prepare When the Disasters Don’t Stop
The Rev. Stacy Stringer, Director of Disaster Recovery for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, shares her insights on compounded disasters and how to best prepare when the disasters don’t stop.
Coming Together to Impact the Lives of Children During a Pandemic
Chad Brinkman, Director of Episcopal Relief & Development’s ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE Campaign reflects on the past three successful years.
Celebrating Five Years of Harvey Recovery
Five years after Hurricane Harvey, we celebrate the lasting change that has been created in the lives of over 20,000 survivors in the Texas coastal areas through Episcopal Relief & Development’s partnerships with the Episcopal dioceses of West Texas and Texas.
Celebrate Your Church’s Impact
In 2021, Episcopal Relief & Development made a commitment to celebrate your congregations for your compassionate responses to suffering in the world. Episcopal Relief & Development’s tagline is “working together for lasting change,” and this would not be possible without the powerful agents -of -change that are our church partners.