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Gearing Up for a Colorful Convention
Join us at this 79th General Convention online or at the booth, as we “Color Our World” with Faith, Dignity, Relationship, Leadership and Excellence. Visit us at our booth 401 between July 3 and July 11, to learn how we work to become the hands and feet of God in the world.
By Sean McConnell
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
