Response to Bangladesh Cold Spell
Last week a cold spell moved through Bangladesh with temperatures getting as low as 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees F). In response, the ELCA partner RDRS Bangladesh has distributed blankets and wraps to people affected by the cold. Though no...
Sudan: Sounding the Trumpet
Voting in South Sudan concluded this past weekend, possibly marking the birth of Africa’s newest country. An article published by the ACT Alliance accounts the story of Anglican Bishop Paul Yugusuk and his pledge to be last person to vote...
Earthquake in Pakistan
A 7.2 earthquake has hit a remote area of southwestern Pakistan. Today’s quake was centered in Baluchistan, Pakistan’s most sparsely populated area, according to the US Geological Service. The quake’s epicenter was centered in a remote area about 200 miles,...
The Lutheran Church of Australia responds to Queensland Floods
Flood waters continue in the Australian state of Queensland. The Lutheran Church of Australia is responding to those in need. You may be interested in checking out the Australia Floods video produced by the Lutheran Church of Australia. Check out the...
Remembering Haiti: One Year After
This morning I woke and took fifteen minutes to think about the last year, its successes and challenges, moments to remember both good and bad, and the hopefulness found through it all. I think it is important that we all...
Haiti in Numbers
The ACT Alliance has published a consolidated fact sheet on Haiti, providing statistical information on the earthquake in 2010. The ELCA is a member of the global ACT Alliance which brings together over 100 actors in humanitarian aid and development. ...