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.
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Tsunami relief, aid finished in Indonesia
Published: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 -
'Now we start over'
Published: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 -
Home food storage lasts 30 years or more
Published: Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 -
Church effort urges: 'Prepare for adversity'
Published: Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 -
Blankets for flood victims
Published: Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 -
Work of rebuilding continues in Peru
Published: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 -
Former missionaries to Germany invited
Published: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 -
Branch shelters storm refugees
Published: Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 -
Members provide aid for fire victims
Published: Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 -
Brazil praises Church's contribution to country
Published: Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 -
Relief efforts after Northwest floods
Published: Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 -
Disasters strike Chile, Bangladesh
Published: Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 -
Impactful service
Published: Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 -
Enterprise Mentors honors Guatemalan
Published: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 -
Inundated state
Published: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 -
'Building of hope' New welfare center
Published: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 -
Red Cross honors Church efforts
Published: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 -
Peruvian official grateful for Church aid
Published: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 -
Uplifting visit to fire-stricken areas
Published: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 -
Engraven upon their hearts
Published: Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 -
Church aids victims of Indonesia earthquake
Published: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 -
Relief shipment
Published: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 -
Greek members aid wildfire relief
Published: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 -
Peru earthquake LDS Church vows to assist in the rebuilding process
Published: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007 -
LDS women warned about effect of media
Published: Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007
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