Press & Resources

Saturday, Apr 25, 2015

Earthquake in Nepal

7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on the morning of April 25, causing severe damage and loss of life across the small nation. Episcopal Relief & Development will help meet urgent needs such as food, clean water and shelter, as well as support for assessment and search and rescue teams in the initial phase of

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Thursday, Apr 23, 2015

World Malaria Day 2015: NetsforLife® Doubles Malaria Net Total, Expands Volunteer Capacity

April 23, 2015 In 2014, Episcopal Relief & Development’s NetsforLife® program partnership doubled the number of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) distributed since the program’s inception in 2006, helping to bring malaria protection to new communities and replace worn-out nets from previous distributions. Between

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Tuesday, Mar 17, 2015

Responding to Cyclone Pam’s Impact on Vanuatu

Category 5 Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu late on Friday, March 13, and moved over the island group through Saturday, March 14, leaving severe destruction in its path.  Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact with the provincial office of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) in Honiara, Solomon Islands, where

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Tuesday, Mar 10, 2015

Episcopal Asset Map to Connect, Unite Episcopalians in Ministry

March 10, 2015 Episcopal dioceses across the United States are invited to establish and expand their digital presence on the Episcopal Asset Map, a joint project of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society and Episcopal Relief & Development. The Episcopal Asset Map (www.episcopalassetmap.org) is an online platform

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Thursday, Feb 12, 2015

2014 Matching Gift Challenge Exceeds $750,000 Anniversary Goal

February 12, 2015 A generous pledge from a group of committed donors in honor of Episcopal Relief & Development’s 75th Anniversary generated tremendous response during the agency’s annual Matching Gift Challenge.  The $750,000 matching amount attracted an astounding $1,013,513 in donations, as Episcopal

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Thursday, Feb 05, 2015

Episcopal Relief & Development and Cornell University Grow Agriculture Learning Partnership in Burundi

February 5, 2015 Episcopal Relief & Development, in partnership with the Anglican Church of Burundi, is joining with Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to provide field study opportunities for students in the International Agriculture and Rural Development (IARD) program. With high

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