Stories

Explore our Stories of Lasting Change. Each one is filled with hope, transformation and love from communities and our partners, staff and volunteers around the globe. See what’s possible when compassion drives action. Subscribe below to stay connected!
Fulfilling God’s Dreams in Zambia
“What I love about this program is that it speaks both to my head and my heart,” says Rob Radtke as he reflects on his recent visit to Early Childhood Development centers in Zambia.
Puerto Rico is “The Diocese of Hope”
Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico last fall, but communities are recovering bit by bit and are preparing for the upcoming season.
Families have an impact on the world
Betsy shares what she feels is the power and purpose of close-knit relationships with a renewed perspective, having just returned from Zambia and experiencing great loss.
Celebrating Mother’s Day at Azraq Camp in Jordan
Experience a Mother’s Day celebration in the Azraq Syrian refugee camp in Jordan.
Communities Take the Lead in Development
The In Conversation series offers up an opportunity for people to gain a deeper understanding about how Episcopal Relief & Development partners with communities around the world. In this blog we capture a conversation between long-time program officers Nagulan Nesiah and Abiy Seifu on the merits of Asset-Based Community Development.
A Day in the Life of a Lead Health Promoter in the Fight Against Malaria
Program Officer Hilary Asiah provides a glimpse into the experience of lead health promoters who walk alongside their communities to fight against malaria.