Relief News From Around The World! Spring 2024
Relief Update March 2024
In the past 4 months ARDF has sent more than $278,000 in relief funding to: Haiti, Israel, Mozambique, Myanmar, Palestine, Syria, South Sudan, Tennessee, Turkey, Uganda, and Ukraine.
Relief News from ARDF
ARDF has been working in relief and development since 2004, marking 2024 our 20th year of partnering with churches all around the world! We're constantly working to bring you the latest news of their efforts - efforts that you support through donations and prayer - keeping you up-to-date on the amazing work of the global Anglican Church.
Below are our relief highlights for the past four months. If you would like to receive an email newsletter every four months with the latest Relief and Development highlights, you can sign up here!
Chile Wildfires
On Friday, February 2, a mega forest fire hit the Valparaíso Region, in Chile. Currently the death toll has been confirmed at 130 deaths with 15,000 homes destroyed. This catastrophe has affected families belonging to the Anglican Church of Chile (IACH), many of whom lost their homes and had relatives who died in the fire.
The church in Chile has organized to provide support to these families and the community in the affected sectors. Support is being given in prayer, with funding, with volunteers, emotional and psychological support given and help as these families and community begin the long task of reconstruction. ARDF is raising funds for these efforts on our website.
Encouragement for Ukraine
Please keep our partners and the Ukrainian people in your prayers as the war continues. They specifically ask for prayers of encouragement and that Christ would break through despair. You can read our most recent update on our blog.
Relief for Residents of Israel and Palestine
Please continue to pray for ongoing relief efforts in this region. Our most recent partner shares that: “Resources are scarce, prices are soaring, and providing for families has become a daunting challenge. The situation is dire, with some resorting to using animal fodder to make bread, and even that is running out in some places. Before the war, a 25 kg bag of flour cost $8; now, it's almost $200, if you can even find it. The devastation is palpable, with countless homes destroyed and many left homeless."
Mozambique
The Diocese of Zambezia, Mozambique, is providing aid to support those displaced from the area of Cabo Delgado where people have been attacked by insurgents.
Uganda
In the Diocese of Mukono, Uganda, the church provided food to four villages still struggling after last year's droughts. ARDF provided funding for corn meal, beans, and cooking oil to feed 150 families waiting for their crops to grow.
South Sudan
The church in South Sudan is doing what they can to support returnees and refugees who are fleeing Sudan. ARDF was able to support their efforts to provide food and household supplies for 50 households.
Domestic Disaster Response News
ARDF is pleased to announce a new newsletter! Full of the latest domestic disaster response news, this is a great opportunity to hear about upcoming domestic mission trips and other ways local ACNA churches are helping their neighbors in times of distress. Watch your inbox for the first edition, and if you want to continue receiving these updates, you can opt in to the mailing list here.
Come With Us!
We are very excited for more upcoming Disaster Response Mission Trips!
March 16-22 | Ft. Myers, FL | Hurricane Ian Response
June 9-15, 2024 | Rolling Fork, MS | Tornado Response
August 25-31, 2024 | Clarksville, TN | Tornado Response
September 1-7, 2024 | Clarksville, TN | Tornado Response
Visit our Domestic Disaster Response Webpage for specific details about these service trips. Sign up on our volunteer webpage!
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