Episcopal Relief & Development
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.