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.

• Center Stage: Welfare Square's new look
  
  Published: Saturday, June 26, 1999
• Welfare Square's new look
  
  Published: Saturday, June 26, 1999
• Acquiring practical knowledge through 'real world' projects
  
  Published: Saturday, June 12, 1999
• 'Learn to sustain yourselves'
  
  Published: Saturday, June 5, 1999
• Pig project in Croatia restores hope, dignity
  
  Published: Saturday, June 5, 1999
• Churchs worldwide operations, challenges
  
  Published: Saturday, May 22, 1999
• Center Stage: Oklahoma City — Hope after the storm
  
  Published: Saturday, May 15, 1999
• Oklahoma City -- Hope after the storm
  
  Published: Saturday, May 15, 1999
• Tornadoes ravage Oklahoma, Kansas
  
  Published: Saturday, May 8, 1999
• 1999 Women's Conference: 'Essentials of the home'
  
  Published: Saturday, May 8, 1999
• For LDS women, 'sky's the limit'
  
  Published: Saturday, May 8, 1999
• For LDS women, 'sky's the limit'
  Massive project called 'largest humanitarian event the Church has ever been involved with in one setting'
  
  Published: Saturday, May 8, 1999
• Tornadoes ravage Oklahoma, Kansas
  
  Published: Saturday, May 8, 1999
• LDS Calendar
  
  Published: Saturday, May 1, 1999
• Center Spread: Relief for the Kosovars
  
  Published: Saturday, April 17, 1999
• Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin: Welfare program blesses literally millions
  
  Published: Saturday, April 10, 1999
• Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin: Inspired Church Welfare
  
  Published: Sunday, April 4, 1999
• Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
  
  Published: Sunday, April 4, 1999
• LDS leaders focus on crisis in Kosovo
  
  Published: Saturday, April 3, 1999
• President Thomas S. Monson: The Priesthood — Mighty Army of the Lord
  
  Published: Saturday, April 3, 1999
• Museum exhibit on welfare called a 'masterpiece'
  
  Published: Saturday, March 20, 1999
• Welfare exhibit highlights 'pure religion'
  
  Published: Saturday, March 20, 1999
• Pulpit, a museum piece now, evokes flood of memories
  
  Published: Saturday, March 20, 1999
• Cover Story: Gospel's common thread binds members of many cultures in Vancouver
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999
• Six decades later, welfare program still restores hope
  
  Published: Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999