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Church, Red Cross Strengthen Relationship with Memorandum
Posted: 20 June 2012On Wednesday, June 20, 2012, Church representatives met with American Red Cross President and CEO Gail J. McGovern to reaffirm decades-old ties between the humanitarian foundation and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Full Story
Returning to Tohoku: Elder and Sister Oaks Visit Japan One Year after Disaster
Posted: 23 March 2012Elder Dallin H. Oaks and his wife, Kristen Oaks, visited Japan almost 12 months after a March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami devastated the area. Following their experience, Sister Oaks, who served a mission in the Japan Sendai Mission, wrote of the blessings she saw as people found strength in the gospel. Full Story
The Church Is Reaching Out and Helping
Posted: 16 March 2012Natural disasters across the globe, including the Japan earthquake, made 2011 the costliest year of disasters on record, according to a report issued by LDS Welfare Services. Throughout the year, the Church sent messages of hope and endurance as it distributed relief supplies to many areas of the world. Full Story
Church Responds Following Devastating Tornadoes
Posted: 15 March 2012More than 100 tornadoes touched down across 12 U.S. states over a recent four-day period, claiming dozens of lives and destroying thousands of homes. Full Story
Children Help Children through Humanitarian Aid Donations
Posted: 6 January 2012At two schools in the United States, educators are teaching children the merits of humanitarian aid and are fostering greater citizenship and compassion while they’re at it. Full Story
Church Donates Fishing Equipment to Japan
15 November 2011The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently made a large donation of fishing equipment to residents in Tohoku, Japan. Full Story
Church Works Toward World Goal to Eliminate Preventable Diseases
11 November 2011A worldwide goal set by a consortium of health and humanitarian organizations 21 years ago is helping eradicate measles and other preventable diseases, and Church Welfare has been assisting the cause by providing funding, service hours, and education. Full Story
Church Aids Country as Monsoon Flooding Disrupts Millions in Thailand
Posted: 3 November 2011Read an update on the effect flooding in Thailand has had on more than 500 Church member and the Church's relief efforts to victims of all faiths. Full Story
