Press Releases

The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season emerged as one of the most destructive in recent history, with Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria causing major destruction in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and throughout the Caribbean. Press Releases and Web Statements containing news and information about our work can be found on this page. Stay updated with the most recent developments, including long-term recovery efforts, at 2017 Hurricanes: Response and Recovery.

Episcopal Relief & Development responds to communities in the Caribbean and the US impacted by Hurricane Irma.

Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with dioceses throughout the affected areas in Texas and Louisiana as they assess the ongoing impact of Hurricane Harvey and prepare to respond. Stay updated here. 

Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Diocese of Kasai, Province of Anglican Church of Congo to support 90 families impacted by violence in the Grand Kasai provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting disaster response efforts in the West Bengal region of India after devastating floods caused by heavy rains, high tides and overwhelming amounts of water released from local reservoirs and dams.

Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting ongoing famine relief efforts in South Sudan through its ecumenical partnership with IMA World Health. IMA is working with its local partners to alleviate hunger and related health risks among people impacted by chronic food shortages and political conflict.