(New) June 22, 2010 - ERD Webseries Update
June's Power of Partnerships article focuses on the work of Episcopal Relief & Development's partner in Myanmar/Burma, the Church of the Province of Myanmar (CPM). (more...)

June 10, 2010 - NetsforLife^® Presented with the Global Business Coalition Excellence in Business Action Award
NetsforLife^®, Episcopal Relief & Development's program partnership to fight malaria, has received the Global Business Coalition Excellence in Business Action Award for outstanding Partnership and Collective Action. (more...)

June 9, 2010 - Episcopal Relief & Development Responds to the First Tropical Storms of the Season Supporting Gulf Coast Communities after Oil Spill
Although the 2010 Indian Ocean cyclone and Pacific hurricane seasons have barely begun, South Asia and Central America have already experienced devastating storms. In the aftermath, Episcopal Relief & Development is working with regional partners to support communities in need. (more...)

(New) June 7, 2010 - Episcopal Relief & Development Supporting Gulf Coast Communities after Oil Spill
On April 20, 2010, an offshore oil rig exploded and sank, killing 11 people and causing a massive oil spill that is threatening states along the Gulf Coast. (more...)

May 28, 2010 - Recovery process begins to unfold in Haiti
Episcopal Relief & Development continues to work closely with the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti and other partners to support people most impacted by the devastating January 12 earthquake. (more...)

May Web Series Highlight Friends in Virginia and Partners in the Dominican RepublicThis month's installments of Episcopal Relief & Development's two popular web series, Friends of Episcopal Relief & Development and the Power of Partnerships, are now available online. (more...)

Episcopal Relief & Development Receives 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to announce that it has received its third consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management. Awarded annually, Charity Navigator ratings reflect an organization's accountability, transparency and quantifiable results in comparison with other non-profit organizations. (more...)

Give a Bishops Blend Gift Box this Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, honor the special women in your life with a gift that makes a real difference for women everywhere – Mom's Bishops Blend Coffee and Tea Boxes from Episcopal Relief & Development. (more...)

Episcopal Relief & Development Responds to Recent Disasters in Asia
Following a cyclone in India on April 13 and an earthquake in China on April 14, Episcopal Relief & Development has reached out to its partners in affected areas to offer support. (more...)

Rains arrive in Haiti
My colleague Tammi Mott has been stationed in Haiti to work with the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti on recovery efforts following the January 12 earthquake. She shares below her experience of the beginning of the rainy season and what it will mean for Haitians already struggling in the quake’s aftermath. (more...)

NetsforLife^® World Malaria Day Kickoff:
The Largest Net-Hanging Campaign in History
On April 25, 2010, the international community will reaffirm its commitment to fighting malaria by commemorating World Malaria Day. (more...)

April Web Series Feature Friends in Baton Rouge and Partners in China
The April installments of Episcopal Relief & Development's two popular web series, Friends of Episcopal Relief & Development and the Power of Partnerships, are now available online. Each month, these series highlight the work of those collaborating with the agency to help people affected by poverty and disease worldwide. (more...)

Assist Haitian relief efforts through The Episcopal Church, Episcopal Relief & Development
The Episcopal Church and Episcopal Relief & Development are deeply grateful for the outpouring of financial support and prayers for all those suffering in aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. Both organizations are raising funds to support the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti during this challenging time. (more...)

Partners in Haiti and Friends in New Orleans Featured in Web Series
The two popular web series, Power of Partnerships and Friends of Episcopal Relief & Development, are back this month. Both of these series highlight the importance of partners and supporters in furthering the agency's mission to help heal a hurting world. This month's installments focus on work that is being done in the aftermath of the devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, 2010. (more...)

Episcopal Relief & Development Responds to Ice Storm in the Dakotas
On January 20, the Episcopal Dioceses of North and South Dakota were affected by a devastating ice storm and subsequent blizzard that left more than 14,000 people without power or access to clean water. In the wake of this disaster, Episcopal Relief & Development has responded to requests for emergency aid from the Dioceses of North and South Dakota. (more...)

Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday
Episcopalians everywhere are invited to observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday during the upcoming Lenten season. (more...)

Assistance to Earthquake Survivors Continues
Over two weeks since the 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti on January 12, the scope of the death and destruction is staggering. The most recent estimates indicate that roughly 200,000 deaths and 194,000 injuries have occurred. At least one million people have been left homeless and in need of temporary shelter. (more...)

The Archbishop of Canterbury Helps Launch the NetsforLife® Inspiration Fund
On January 26, 2010, Episcopal Relief & Development hosted a luncheon in New York City in honor of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Rowan Williams. (more...)

Relief Efforts Continue in Haiti After Earthquake
Over a week since the 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti on January 12, the nation is still being affected by large aftershocks, including a 6.1-magnitude event yesterday morning. However, the continued geological events are only one challenge facing those trying to provide relief in Haiti. (more)

Haiti: The Three "Rs" of Disasters
A statement from Rob Radtke, President of Episcopal Relief & Development begins "It is important to remember that all disasters have a life cycle: 'The Three Rs of Disasters'." more...

Episcopal Relief & Development Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Haiti
Shortly before sundown on Tuesday, January 12, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The quake was centered about ten miles west of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. At least 28 aftershocks of magnitude 4.0 or greater shook the country in the hours immediately following the quake. more...

Input Sought for the Proposed Global Anglican Relief and Development Alliance (GARDA)
Episcopal Relief & Development is taking the lead in drafting a response to the proposed Global Anglican Relief and Development Alliance (GARDA) on behalf of the Episcopal Church. The Alliance grew out of a desire expressed by the Bishops of the Communion at the 2008 Lambeth Conference to enhance collaboration and mutual accountability among Anglican relief and development agencies and Church organizations working in development. It has been endorsed by the Primates Meeting and the Anglican Consultative Council. more...

Celebrating the Accomplishments of 2009
As 2010 begins, Episcopal Relief & Development would like to express thanks for the generosity of Episcopalians in 2009. Looking back on a challenging year, it is important to recognize and celebrate the many triumphs made possible by the continued support of the Episcopal Church. more...

Bishops Blend Coffee and Tea Gift Boxes Available
Just in time for the gift giving season, Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to present Christmas gift boxes featuring Bishops Blend Fair Trade and Organic coffee and tea. more...

Congolese Partners and Pennsylvanian Friends Featured in Web Series
The November installments of the Power of Partnerships and the Friends of Episcopal Relief & Development web series are now available online. These series feature the work of the organization’s partners and supporters worldwide and clearly illustrate the importance of their efforts in helping Episcopal Relief & Development heal a hurting world. more...

Episcopal Relief & Development Responds to Natural Disaster in El Salvador
On November 7th and 8th, El Salvador was hit by severe weather caused by a low-pressure system in the Ocean related to Hurricane Ida. Receiving nearly 12 inches of rain in six hours, the nation was affected by widespread flooding and mudslides. The death toll currently stands at 194, with 80 people still missing. more...

Gift Matching Fund on Target to Meet Goal
Friends and supporters of Episcopal Relief & Development have been taking full advantage of the gift matching opportunity recently created by two very generous donors. Excited by the prospect of having each contribution matched, dollar-for-dollar up to $250,000, congregations and individuals have risen to the occasion, donating more than $200,000 with 14 days still to go before the November 30 deadline. more...

August Edition: Episcopal Relief & Development Monthly Web Series
The latest installments in the Episcopal Relief & Development The Power of Partnerships and Friends of Episcopal Relief & Development web series are now online. These two series focus on Episcopal Relief & Development’s global program partners and supporters, highlighting their essential contributions to the agency’s disaster relief and sustainable development efforts worldwide. more...

Update on Asia-Pacific Relief Efforts
Episcopal Relief & Development is continuing to respond through its program partners to recent disasters in the Philippines, Samoa and Indonesia. more...

Christmas Gifts for Lasting Change
As the holidays begin drawing near, Episcopal Relief & Development is enabling friends and supporters to honor loved ones with alternative gifts that benefit people living in poverty around the world. Through the Gifts for Life Christmas catalog, you can: more...

Episcopal Relief & Development Joins Combined Federal Campaign
Episcopal Relief & Development has become a member of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace giving campaign, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which oversees the program. more...

NetsforLife^® Receives USAID Grant to Fight Malaria in Ghana
NetsforLife^®, Episcopal Relief & Development’s program partnership to combat malaria, has received a three-year, $1.34 million grant for its work in Ghana from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). more...

Week of Disasters in Asia-Pacific Region
With multiple natural disasters striking the Asia-Pacific region this week, Episcopal Relief & Development is responding through its program partners in the Philippines, Samoa and Indonesia. more...

Episcopal Relief & Development Continues Support in Sri Lanka
With heavy rains worsening the situation for displaced Sri Lankans, Episcopal Relief & Development is continuing to support the relief efforts. more...

September 15, 2009 - Episcopal Relief & Development Prepares for Flu Season
In the face of an international H1N1 flu pandemic and the approach of the regular influenza season, Episcopal Relief & Development is continuing to monitor the public health situation. more...

August 24, 2009 - August Edition of Episcopal Relief & Development Monthly Web Series
Episcopal Relief & Development has published a new installment of the monthly web series, The Power of Partnerships and Friends of Episcopal Relief & Development, which focuses on the Diocese of Tamale in Ghana. more...

June 18, 2009 - June Edition of Episcopal Relief & Development Monthly Web Series
Episcopal Relief & Development has published two new installments of the monthly web series, The Power of Partnerships and Friends of Episcopal Relief & Development. more...

June 4, 2009 - Episcopal Relief & Development Provides Emergency Aid to Internally Displaced People in the Democratic Republic of Congo
ERD is offering aid to displaced persons in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where violent conflict between rebel forces and the government has caused massive displacement in the province of North Kivu in the eastern part of the country. more...

May 27, 2009 - Episcopal Relief & Development Provides Emergency Aid to Internally Displaced People in Pakistan
Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Diocese of Peshawar in Pakistan in response to the rise in the number of internally displaced persons in Pakistan. more...

April 25, 2009 - Episcopal Relief & Development Commemorates World Malaria Day
To mark World Malaria Day, April 25th, 2009, NetsforLife®, a program partnership of Episcopal Relief & Development, announces its second phase – an initiative to mobilize over 30,000 volunteers and distribute up to 7 million mosquito nets to 17 countries in sub-Saharan Africa over the next seven years. more...

April 16, 2009 - April Edition of The Power of Partnerships and Friends of Episcopal Relief & Development Web Series
This month, The Power of Partnerships series focuses on the Diocese of Belize and the program "Empowerment for All," which supports ongoing classroom discussions to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and how it is transmitted. The curriculum has been so successful that it has gained national recognition and will be implemented in both Anglican and non-Anglican schools. more...

March 16, 2009 - Episcopal Relief & Development Announces Two New Web Series
As part of an ongoing effort to highlight the critical role of partnership in its work, Episcopal Relief &Development is launching two new web series, The Power of Partnerships and Friends of Episcopal Relief & Development. more...

February 27, 2009NetsforLife® Distributes Millionth Net to Eliminate Malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa and Launches a New Website
Three years after delivering the first long-lasting insecticide-treated net to a remote community in rural Zambia, NetsforLife® has concluded Phase 1 of its implementation by distributing its millionth net. more...

February 5, 2009 - Episcopal Relief & Development Assists Victims of Civil Conflict
Episcopal Relief & Development is working with church partners to respond to the needs of people in crisis, especially in the wake of recent surges of violence that have displaced thousands of people. more...

January 15, 2009 - Episcopal Relief &Development’s 2009 Lenten Devotional Now Available
Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to announce the publication of the 2009 Lenten Devotional, Peace &Compassion: To Heal a Hurting World. more...

January 10, 2009 Episcopal Relief & Development Announces the Appointment of the Rt. Rev. Robert J. O’Neill as Chair of Board of Directors
Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to announce that the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, the Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church, has appointed the Rt. Rev. Robert J. O’Neill as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. more...

January 6, 2009 - Episcopal Relief &Development Supports Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza
Episcopal Relief &Development has responded to an urgent appeal from the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem by sending initial emergency funds to the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza. more...