Nepal Earthquake: One Year Later
On April 25, 2015, around 11:55 a.m. local time, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Nepal, with its epicenter approximately 43 miles from its capital city, Kathmandu. The earthquake was felt around the whole country, but the Kathmandu valley and western region of the...
U.S. Spring Storms: Meet Nikki
In late February and early March, a profusion of strong winds, tornadoes and flood waters ripped through the southeastern region of the United States. The severe weather has left thousands in need of assistance. More than 35,000 have registered for...
Update: U.S. Spring Storms
In late February and early March, a profusion of strong winds, tornadoes and flood waters ripped through the southeastern region of the United States. The impacts of the storm and flooding were so severe that on March 13, the state...
U.S. Spring Storms
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 Dear Sisters and brothers in Christ, In the midst of Lent, our neighbors cry out with weary hearts...
Re-Post: Can We Talk About Climate Change?
Can We Talk About Climate Change? By: Hannah Mornement After an intense two weeks of negotiations at the climate change summit in Paris a historic agreement was reached but for the people of Northern Ethiopia it is already too late....
Re-Post: Upbring Storm Update
Upbring Disaster Response Update: Feb. 23 Severe Weather Event One week after a long and difficult stretch of severe weather throughout the South and tornadoes in Louisiana, initial recovery efforts continue across impacted areas. The U.S. Storm Prediction Center confirmed that...