From disaster preparedness to sustainable community empowerment in Sri Lanka

The Anglican Church in Sri Lanka has been engaging in disaster preparedness training to help communities respond to the increasing natural disasters affecting the country.  In many dioceses this has lead to a deep connection with local communities and the desire to...

Call for prayer as millions hit by monsoon rains in South Asia

Recent flooding across northern Bangladesh has killed over 50 people and affected nearly 4 million people. Monsoon rains have also hit India and Nepal leaving hundreds more dead and millions displaced. Bishop Paul Sarker, moderator of the Church of Bangladesh, has...

Communion partners hear about church response in Sri Lanka via Alliance call

The Diocese of Colombo in the Church of Ceylon has responded swiftly and effectively to the crisis following recent flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka. Last week, the Anglican Alliance hosted a conference call so that the team in Sri Lanka could update their...

Update on Sri Lanka floods: Diocese of Colombo responds

The Church of Ceylon is on the frontline of the response after severe flooding hit Sri Lanka last week. Over 200 people have been killed and over 600,000 people are now displaced by the widespread flooding and frequent mudslides. The Diocese of Colombo are working...

Church responds as severe flooding hits Sri Lanka

Over 200 people have been killed and over 100 are missing after Cyclone Mora hit Sri Lanka causing severe flooding. The extreme weather has displaced nearly half a million people, and triggered landslides throughout the country. The rains are the worst to hit Sri...