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Turning Climate Challenges into Opportunities in Tanzania
Lukasi joined a Savings with Education group supported by Episcopal Relief & Development to build a better life for his wife and children. Now he trains his neighbors to do the same.
Reflecting on Years of Faithful Service
Upon the retirement of some long-time ministry partners, Sean McConnell reflects on their contributions to the organization.
Pastors and Disasters: A Look Into Community-Based Disaster Resilience
Pastors and Disasters Toolkit participants share their insights and stories on how it has helped them and their communities.
Compounded Disasters in Sri Lanka
With a changing climate, Sri Lanka experiences multiple disasters annually, including cyclones, floods, landslides and drought. Building on the vas...
Early Warning System in El Salvador
Salinas del Potrero in El Salvador, a community of one thousand people, suffers annual flooding that causes residents to evacuate. The region only ...
How to Prepare When the Disasters Don’t Stop
The Rev. Stacy Stringer, Director of Disaster Recovery for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, shares her insights on compounded disasters and how to best prepare when the disasters don’t stop.