9 November 2017
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 broaden community empowerment and development in other areas. Janice Proud, Anglican Alliance relief […]
5 September 2017
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 sent a report to the Anglican Alliance highlighting the devastation caused by the incessant […]
18 June 2017
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 partners around the Communion on their immediate relief response and their […]
6 June 2017
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 tirelessly to reach out to those affected, and mobilising volunteers […]
1 June 2017
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 Lanka since 2003 and come after two months of drought. The […]
4 April 2017
“Help us to help others”: Anglican Church in Peru calls for aid
Hundreds of thousands of people have been hit by ongoing floods and mudslides across Peru. During the first months of 2017 the “Niño” phenomenon has brought heavy rains to the Andean regions of Peru. This has resulted in a huge impact across the country. More than 100 people have been killed and an estimated 118,000 […]
Iglesia en Perú apoya comunidades afectadas
Cientos de miles de personas han sido afectadas duramente por inundaciones y deslizamientos de tierra en todo el Perú. Durante los primeros meses de 2017 el fenómeno del “Niño” ha provocado lluvias fuertes en las regiones andinas del país. Esto ha tenido como resultado un enorme impacto por todo lado. Más de 100 personas han […]