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!
Helping children build brighter futures in Zambia
Episcopal Relief & Development would like to extend a great big THANK YOU to everyone that supported our recent campaign to help children thrive. We are delighted to report that we surpassed our $250K goal—enabling us to reach so many more of the world’s most vulnerable children. In this blog, Vice President of Advancement, Betsy Deisroth, shares why we are driven to make a difference in this critical area.
By Betsy Deisroth
Fulfilling God’s Dreams in Zambia
“What I love about this program is that it speaks both to my head and my heart,” says Rob Radtke as he reflects on his recent visit to Early Childhood Development centers in Zambia.
By Rob Radtke
Puerto Rico is “The Diocese of Hope”
Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico last fall, but communities are recovering bit by bit and are preparing for the upcoming season.
By Mike Smith
Families have an impact on the world
Betsy shares what she feels is the power and purpose of close-knit relationships with a renewed perspective, having just returned from Zambia and experiencing great loss.
Celebrating Mother’s Day at Azraq Camp in Jordan
Experience a Mother’s Day celebration in the Azraq Syrian refugee camp in Jordan.
By Archdeacon Luay Haddad
Communities Take the Lead in Development
The In Conversation series offers up an opportunity for people to gain a deeper understanding about how Episcopal Relief & Development partners with communities around the world. In this blog we capture a conversation between long-time program officers Nagulan Nesiah and Abiy Seifu on the merits of Asset-Based Community Development.
By Episcopal Relief & Development
