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!
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.
By Mike Smith
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.
By Betsy Deisroth
Celebrating Mother’s Day at Azraq Camp in Jordan
Experience a Mother’s Day celebration in the Azraq Syrian refugee camp in Jordan.
By Archdeacon Luay Haddad
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.
By Episcopal Relief & 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.
By Hilary Asiah
Expandiendo Una Cultura Resiliente En Nicaragua
Expandiendo una cultura resiliente cuenta la historia de los agricultores en Nicaragua, que han aprendido nuevas formas de ayudar a aliviar el hambre y acabar con la pobreza en sus comunidades para las generaciones venideras.
By Vanessa Pizer
