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February Web Series Feature Partners in Sudan and Friends in Atlanta
The Power of Partnerships this month highlights the continuing work of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (ECS) and its relief and development arm, SUDRA, to provide assistance to refugees and internally displaced people who are returning to their homes in the newly created country of Southern Sudan. In addition, to
Church of Sudan Builds Peace, Serves Returning Refugees During Country’s Transition
January 27, 2011 During the week of January 9, Southern Sudanese living throughout the country and even overseas cast their ballots in a historic referendum to decide whether the South would secede. This referendum was the culmination of the five-year Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), which marked the official end of the
2011 Lenten Devotional Available for Order through Episcopal Media Cente
January 26, 2011 Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to announce the publication of its 2011 Lenten Meditations booklet. Co-authored by a group of leaders from across the Episcopal Church, the devotional offers insights on the daily lectionary readings and how we might apply them to our lives as we face a
January Web Series Feature Partners in Haiti and Friends in California
January 24, 2011 The January installments of Episcopal Relief & Development’s two popular web series, The Power of Partnerships and Friends of Episcopal Relief & Development, are now available online. Each month, these series highlight the work of those partnering with the agency to help people
Matching Gift Challenge Raises $1.8 Million
January 19, 2011 Last fall, for the second year in a row, a group of generous donors offered to match all donations received during the six-week-long Matching Gifts Campaign. The numbers have been tabulated, and Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to announce that the 2010 campaign raised a total of nearly
Flooding in Sri Lanka and Brazil
January 18, 2011 Episcopal Relief & Development has reached out to its church partners in Sri Lanka and Brazil as these countries deal with the aftermath of severe flooding. The agency has responded to needs in Sri Lanka, and awaits the outcome of assessments currently being conducted in Brazil. With at least 32 dead in