As disciples of Jesus Christ, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strive to follow the Savior’s admonition to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, take in the stranger, clothe the naked, and visit the sick and those in prison (see Matthew 25:35–36).

The Church sponsors humanitarian relief and development projects around the world that benefit those of other faiths. These projects include emergency relief assistance in times of disaster and programs that strengthen the self-reliance of individuals, families, and communities.

Hundreds of full-time Church volunteers with skills and experience in education, agriculture, social work, business, and medicine serve throughout the world as part of these humanitarian projects.

The Church conducts humanitarian activities worldwide. From 1985 to 2007 Humanitarian Services provided more than $1.01 billion in total assistance to needy individuals in 165 countries.

• Church and Islamic Relief send aid to Samoan islands to aid earthquake and tsunami victims

  Just two hours after a deadly, earthquake-generated tsunami inundated coastal regions of the Samoan islands on Sept. 29, local priesthood and Relief Society leaders were on the ground delivering assistance to victims of the historic disaster.
  Published: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

• Perpetual Education Fund is making a difference

  Elder John K. Carmack, an emeritus Seventy and executive director of the Perpetual Education Fund, told the Salt Lake City chapter of the BYU Management Society on Sept. 10 the PEF has now helped more than 38,000 Latter-day Saints in 42 countries since 2001.
  Published: Friday, Sept. 11, 2009

• Yellow vests to canvas Southern California

  Approximately 20,000 Church members wearing yellow "Mormon Helping Hands" vests will participate in service projects throughout Southern California on April 25, according to Kevin Hamilton of the Southern California Public Affairs Council.
  Published: Wednesday, April 22, 2009

• Self-sufficiency in the Andes: Benson Institute builds stability in Ecuador

  Hundreds of families in Central and South America have improved their nutritional and financial stability under a program created by the Church's Benson Agriculture and Food Institute. The success of three families in Ecuador is typical of those blessed by the Benson Institute program that helps...
  Published: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009

• Reaching out to the one in need
  
  Published: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
• Behind the box
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
• Post-Ike efforts
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
• Ike-caused needs met in Indiana
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
• Disaster impacts millions, preparedness is focus
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
• Dedicated volunteers weather the storm
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
• Pure religion: Smiles of the poor
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008
• Church sending Atmit to aid famine-stricken children in Ethiopia
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008
• Church supplies reach Gulf states
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
• China service
  
  Published: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
• Chiapas victims receive relief
  
  Published: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008
• Church lends hand on disaster-stricken island
  
  Published: Saturday, July 5, 2008
• Massive flooding
  
  Published: Saturday, June 21, 2008
• Church volunteers offer help in four states
  
  Published: Saturday, June 21, 2008
• Extending help to China earthquake victims
  
  Published: Saturday, June 14, 2008
• Wallet-friendly fun
  
  Published: Saturday, June 14, 2008
• Church responds to world disasters
  
  Published: Saturday, May 17, 2008
• Members can manage charitable giving online
  
  Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008
• Bishop Burton: 'It was a busy year with many opportunities to serve'
  
  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
• Members step forward to help neighbors
  
  Published: Saturday, March 8, 2008
• Quake rattles town
  
  Published: Saturday, March 1, 2008