Dedication and Open House Dates Are Announced for the Draper Utah Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced dates for a public open house prior to the dedication of the new Draper Utah Temple. Full Story
Uganda: Kamuli Drills 40 Boreholes
Kamuli District has taken a step towards improving hygiene by drilling 40 boreholes and shallow wells at a cost of $455 million.
The boreholes were drilled in the sub-counties of Butansi, Nabwigulu and Balawoli and some rehabilitated under the water and sanitation project funded by the Latter Day Saints Charities, a US-based religious organization. Full Story
Humanitarian Services Receives Award from Madagascar
In recognition of its welfare contributions in Madagascar, LDS Humanitarian Services received the Chevalier de L’Ordre Nationale Madagascar award in June 2008 from the country’s Ministry of Health. Full Story
Benefits Trickle Down From Clean Water Project
For the children of the central African city of Luputa and nearby villages, an 18-mile-long pipe being laid near their homes means a lot more than access to clean water for their families.
It also means that they will be healthier and able to attend school more regularly, according to Marie Christensen, an Idaho woman who recently returned with her husband from D.R. Congo after 18 months of volunteer humanitarian service. Full Story
What Moves Mormons During Emergencies
After recent severe storms in Ruidoso, New Mexico, Mormon missionaries joined with local Latter-day Saints to help residents deal with the damage.
After a day spent diverting and damming overflowing rivers, volunteers helped victims move out of flooded and damaged homes. They removed mud (up to three and a half feet deep) and water-logged goods and furniture from homes. Full Story
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