Episcopal Relief & Development

We, the staff of a global development and disaster response agency, in our support to our partners, are not immune to the effects of caring for others who are in significant emotional pain and physical distress. For any of our fellow development workers, clergy, and community leaders who may need some ideas for self-care, our newest blog, "Self-Care Suggestions for Those Whose Work Involves Trauma," explores suggestions and resources. https://lnkd.in/eiaj3k3M #episcopalrelief #storiesoflastingchange

Episcopal Relief & Development is working with the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida and the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee to support people affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Learn more about our evolving response: https://lnkd.in/eGjN9abJ #episcopalrelief

As we seek and serve Christ in all people near and far, Episcopal Relief & Development uses five core values to guide our work: - Faith - Dignity - Leadership - Relationship - Excellence Today, we examine "dignity." https://lnkd.in/dgHTPMQn #EpiscopalRelief

Upon becoming the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in 2015, Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry also assumed the role of honorary Chair of the Episcopal Relief & Development Board. Over the past nine years, under Bishop Curry's leadership, the organization has made remarkable strides in creating lasting change: - Over 49 million individuals reached through our global programs across the organization's four focus areas - Early Childhood Development expanded from one to six countries in Africa 200,000+ individuals engaged in climate resilience initiatives - 8,000+ youth, women, men and various faith leaders trained on gender-based violence prevention and response - 421+ emergency grants provided, aiding over 7.2 million disaster survivors Bishop Curry's leadership has amplified our work in communities impacted by injustice, poverty, disaster and climate change. Thank you, Bishop Curry, for your endless dedication to working together for lasting change.

This Mental Health Month, Episcopal Relief & Development discusses the importance of mental health in the context of the organization's staff and partners who work in areas affected by disasters, violence and trauma. https://lnkd.in/eiaj3k3M #EpiscopalRelief #StoriesofLastingChagne #MentalHealthAwarnessMonth

In the United States (US), it’s projected tens of millions of people will be forced to leave their homes by 2100 because of sea level rise, major storms, drought, heat, wildfires and other impacts of the changing climate. Under our refreshed US disaster response strategy, our programs will advance a people-prioritized, climate-adaptive disaster response approach. Explore our refreshed US disaster response strategy: https://lnkd.in/eFF7EDVd #EpiscopalRelief

As we seek and serve Christ in all people near and far, Episcopal Relief & Development uses five core values to guide our work: - #Faith - #Dignity - #Leadership - #Relationship - #Excellence Today, we examine "#faith." https://lnkd.in/dBt7vxHF #EpiscopalRelief #CoreValues

Katie Mears has spearheaded Episcopal Relief & Development's US Disaster strategy. The new strategy will work to harness the power that our faith partners have in the lives of people and communities to support people as they make choices about their own futures. Read more of Katie's perspective on disaster response in an age of climate change: https://lnkd.in/eksjnZtU #StoriesofLastingChange #EpiscopalRelief

Katie Mears, Senior Technical Specialist, US Disaster and Climate Risk at Episcopal Relief & Development, paints a picture of the future we face as a result of climate change and shares thoughts on how the organization and other faith-based institutions can work together to respond within the US. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eksjnZtU. #StoriesofLastingChange #episcopalrelief

Episcopal Relief & Development is working with the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina to support immigrant families after Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction in late September. In partnership with Episcopal Relief & Development, the Diocese of Western North Carolina has been able to offer rebuilding support to families living in mobile homes in Brevard, NC and generators, heaters and hygiene supplies to families in Hendersonville, NC and Spruce Pine, NC. Episcopal Relief & Development also continues to support the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina as they care for the people affected by Hurricane Helene both now and in the long term. Learn more about our evolving response: https://lnkd.in/eE6urwDK #EpiscopalRelief #HurricaneHelene