A World in Crisis: Responding to Overlapping Humanitarian Emergencies
Across the globe, humanitarian needs continue to rise at an alarming rate. As of April 2026, millions of people are facing the compounded impacts of conflict, climate disasters, and economic instability. For communities already living on the margins, these overlapping...
Rebuilding Hope in Georgia: Walking with Communities After Hurricane Helene
Almost two years following Hurricane Helene, communities across Georgia are still navigating the long and difficult road to recovery. From Augusta to the coastal counties, the Southeastern Synod’s Disaster Ministry Team continues to walk alongside survivors as they rebuild homes,...
Humanitarian Update: Climate Disasters and Conflicts
Tropical Cyclone Gezani | Image credit MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC February and March 2026 were marked by a series of devastating climate-induced disasters and escalating conflicts across the globe. Together, these crises have profoundly impacted lives,...
Nominate a Leader in Your Life for the Inaugural Building Resilient Leadership Cohort
The ELCA Building Resilient Communities (BRC) team invites nominations of adult leaders, ages 18-and-older, to participate in the inaugural Building Resilient Leadership (BRL) cohort. Over twelve months, BRL participants will grow their public leadership skills while they develop a justice-oriented...
Mud on my Boots on Ash Wednesday
Cleaning the mud off my boots after a recent flood response, I noticed the grittiness of it. It reminded me of preparing the ashes for Ash Wednesday. Burning last year’s celebratory palms, sieving them fine, mixing them with oil. I...
Humanitarian Response Training in Indonesia
Asia is one of the most disaster-hit regions in the world, with floods, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions. Unplanned urbanization, a steep increase in population, depleting forest green cover, and environmental degradation trigger the most severity and complexity. The...