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!


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Thursday, Jul 25, 2024

In the Meantime: Beginning Long-Term Recovery on Maui

Two retired Maui women lead Episcopal fire recovery efforts, aiding those affected by the 2023 Lāhainā fire.

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Thursday, Jul 11, 2024

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.

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Thursday, Jun 06, 2024

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.

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

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.

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Thursday, Apr 25, 2024

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.

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Thursday, Apr 04, 2024

Awiti’s Story: Nurturing Support through Moments That Matter®

After attending the East Africa Regional Early Childhood Development Conference in Tanzania, Tobias Aul, Programs Manager at ADS-Nyanza, reflects on his work in Early Childhood Development and shares Awiti’s story. Awiti’s mother abandoned her in a poverty-stricken area of Kenya, which is plagued by diseases, adverse weather conditions and political corruption. Fortunately, a passerby named Mary heard Awiti’s cries.

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