Stories

Our Stories of Lasting Change are filled with hope, inspiration and love in action. They reflect the experiences of Episcopal Relief & Development partners, staff, participant communities, volunteers and friends who are moved to make a measurable difference in the lives of vulnerable women and children and help communities prepare for and recover from climate-influenced events. Join us on this life-changing journey. Subscribe below!


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Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

In Conversation: Defining Gender Equality

Episcopal Relief & Development promotes gender equality and social inclusion across all four of our priority areas. Program officers from each area share insights on implementing gender-equitable approaches in their work.

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Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

Safe, Resilient Communities in Vanuatu

Ethel George is the Women’s Desk Officer for the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) Vanuatu. There, she works with church leaders to promote harmonious relationships in families. Read along as Ethel explains how ACOM Vanuatu has prioritized women and girls’ safety before and during disasters. 

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Thursday, Nov 07, 2024

The Power of Small Gestures

The Rev. Rhonda Rogers discusses how she turned her early scarcity into a commitment to helping others, highlighting that small acts can lead to meaningful change through community engagement and support for initiatives like the Episcopal Relief & Development Gifts for Life catalog.

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Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024

Self Care Suggestions for Those Whose Work Involves Trauma

This Mental Health Month, Episcopal Relief & Development discusses the importance of mental health in the context of the organization’s staff and partners who work in areas affected by disasters, violence, and trauma.

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Thursday, Oct 24, 2024

Imagining a More Just World – Disaster Response in an Age of Climate Change

Katie Mears, Senior Technical Specialist, US Disaster and Climate Risk at Episcopal Relief & Development, paints a picture of the future we face as a result of climate change and shares thoughts on how the organization and other faith-based institutions can work together to respond within the US.

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Thursday, Oct 17, 2024

Creating Change that Lasts Takes a Global Community

Can you find what these members of our global community have in common? 🔎

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