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!
Kitchen Gardens Help Children Thrive In Ghana
Patricia, a farmer in rural Ghana, learned through the Moments That Matter®, to grow vegetables and prepare more nutritious meals for her family, improving their diet and providing additional income from selling surplus crops.
Local Partners Provide Fast, Culturally Sensitive Disaster Response in Nepal
Following the 2023 earthquake in Nepal, Episcopal Relief & Developments, through local partnerships, provided survivors like Sita with essential provisions like food, hygiene kits, blankets and shelter.
Savings with Education Grew Papa Alfonso’s Photography Business in Angola
In 2013, the Anglican Church in Angola started a savings program across Angola, beginning in Luanda. Over ten years later, Savings with Education (SwE) continues to be a trusted method for communities across Angola to build economic resilience. Papa Alfonso, a local carpenter and family man, has been a part of his savings group since the beginning, and SwE has helped him follow his dream, to create lasting change for his family.
Harnessing the Power of Interfaith Collaboration to Reduce Gender-Based Violence Against Women and Girls in Liberia
The partnership between Episcopal Relief & Development and Islamic Relief USA has reduced violence against women in Liberia. Faith leaders, both Christian and Muslim, play a crucial role in confronting harmful social norms and behaviors.