Member Press Releases
Jan 11, 2013
World Vision today issued a three-years report on its response to the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, bringing an end to its emergency relief efforts that provided food, shelter and basic support for millions of children and their parents.
Jan 09, 2013
Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to welcome the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, to its Board of Directors. In his current role, he has been a champion of Episcopal Relief & Development’s work, and spearheaded diocesan efforts in support of the NetsforLife® Inspiration Fund, the organization’s church-wide campaign to raise awareness and funds for malaria prevention.
Jan 09, 2013
El décimo cuadernillo anual de Meditaciones para la Cuaresma de la Agencia Episcopal de Alivio y Desarrollo ahora se encuentra disponible en inglés y español. Encontrará el cuadernillo en formato PDF y otras publicaciones de Cuaresma en la página web de la Agencia Episcopal de Alivio y Desarrollo: www.er-d.org/Lent. Para recibir devocionales diarios por correo electrónico, inscríbase en línea.
Jan 09, 2013
Episcopal Relief & Development’s tenth annual Lenten Meditations booklets are now available in English and Spanish. PDF booklets and other Lenten resources can be found on Episcopal Relief & Development’s website at www.er-d.org/Lent, and daily email devotionals can be received by signing up online.
Jan 07, 2013
The Cashew Cookbook, published by International Relief & Development (IRD) in 2012, was recognized by Gourmand International as a finalist for its 2012 cookbook awards. The cookbook gathered the best recipes sampled during cashew festivals held in Banjul, The Gambia, and Ziguinchor, Senegal. The recipes were developed by professional chefs and amateur cooks under IRD’s Cashew Enhancement Project as a way to promote the use of cashew in traditional African dishes and more modern fare.
Dec 21, 2012
Majority of children face anxiety and fear, says aid agency.As Christmas approaches and winter sets in, World Vision appeals to public and government for funding.More than 75,000 Syrian refugee children are in Lebanon, with the number expected to continue to rise.Lack of access to schooling for the second year in a row poses long-term risk.
Dec 20, 2012
Grace Episcopal Church's long-standing tradition now includes a “Children’s Shopping Room” where where youngsters can browse and choose gifts for their friends and family, and even have them gift wrapped, all on a kid-sized budget.
Dec 19, 2012
The largest alliance of U.S.-based international NGOs strongly condemns the attacks this week against health workers in Pakistan, who were targeted for their efforts to help to eradicate polio in the country.
