Episcopal Relief & Development

Monday, May 24, 2021

A Space for Healing in Brazil

In 2011, following the growing number of cases of violence against women, the Mayor of Ariquemes, Brazil held a meeting with nongovernmental agencies and local community leaders, with the focus being the need to set up a support house for women in situations of violence. With the blessing of the attendees, the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil made the decision to create and run Casa Noeli dos Santos, led by The Revda. Elineide Oliveira. 

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Thursday, May 06, 2021

Motherhood through the Pandemic: Celebrating Mother’s Day in 2021

During an uncertain year, many staff members of Episcopal Relief & Development have grown in their motherhood and deepened the relationship wit...

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Friday, May 08, 2020

Moments That Matter: One Mother’s Story

Millicent, a 29-year-old local community leader, lives with her family in Kasirere, a small village located in Kisumu County, Kenya. Her husband, G...

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Thursday, Jan 02, 2020

Best of 2019: Top Stories of the Year

Our stories bear witness to the lived experiences of vulnerable women and children, the effects of a changing climate and the partners that are working together with Episcopal Relief & Development for lasting change. 

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Wednesday, Dec 04, 2019

In Conversation | An Act of Love Begins with a Single Step

“God equips us, guides us and gives us enough light for the next step after we step out.” – The Rev. Peter Munson   Chad Brinkman, the D...

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Thursday, Aug 01, 2019

Women Deliver 2019: Our Interfaith Dialogue for Gender Justice

Episcopal Relief & Development Board Member Chiseche Salome Mibenge recently represented Episcopal Relief & Development at the Women Deliver 2019 Conference in Vancouver. She participated in a panel to discuss “Religion and Development for Gender Justice.” In this blog she shares her experience and highlights important takeaways.

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