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!


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Thursday, Oct 24, 2024

Imagining a More Just World – Disaster Response in an Age of Climate Change

Katie Mears, Senior Technical Specialist, US Disaster and Climate Risk at Episcopal Relief & Development, paints a picture of the future we face as a result of climate change and shares thoughts on how the organization and other faith-based institutions can work together to respond within the US.

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Thursday, Oct 17, 2024

Creating Change that Lasts Takes a Global Community

Can you find what these members of our global community have in common? 🔎

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Thursday, Oct 10, 2024

A Whole-Community Approach to Nurturing Children

Linda Masumo, Program Manager for the Anglican Diocese of Central Zambia’s Moments That Matter® (MTM) integrated early childhood development (ECD) program partnership, interviewed Father Kasanka for a brief video interview about the community’s role in protecting children from abuse.

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Thursday, Sep 26, 2024

Supporting Women and Girl Survivors of Violence Requires Sensitivity and Care

Nicole Hosein, Director of Women’s Initiatives at Episcopal Relief & Development, emphasizes the importance of approaching violence against women and girls with sensitivity, compassion and non-judgmental support for survivors while working to address societal structures that allow violence to persist.

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Thursday, Aug 29, 2024

Creating Financial Resilience to Withstand Disasters in Puerto Rico

Explore how Rev. Ana Mendez and Programa REDES empower Puerto Rican communities through financial savings groups and disaster preparedness initiatives, fostering resilience and hope in facing challenges like hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Thursday, Aug 22, 2024

Discovering the Power of Play: Lessons from a Kenyan Grandfather

Laban, a retired truck driver, overcame his initial fear of nurturing care through Episcopal Relief & Development’s Moments That Matter® program, learned to engage and bond with his granddaughter. This transformed their relationship and demonstrated the importance of male involvement in early childhood development.

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