In the district of Makueni, east Kenya, the rains failed in October, November and December 2010. The resultant drought and crop failures have left 2.6 million people in need of food aid.
Following consultation with the Government Agriculture Office, The Salvation Army was asked to provide food to 388 families in an area that the government was struggling to assist. A Salvation Army team distributed a two-week ration of maize, beans and cooking oil to relieve distress at this difficult time.
The most appropriate beneficiaries were chosen after discussions with community leaders and staff from local non-governmental organisations.
International Secretaries Visit Canada and Bermuda Territory
Week-long trip provides time for fellowship and feedback.
News“Every opportunity of telling our story and strengthening the mutual understanding between International Headquarters and the Canada and Bermuda Territory is welcomed and celebrated.”
Wonderfully Made
U.S.A. Western Territory’s Adaptive Retreat invites people of all abilities to worship God.
by Abbigail Oliver and Hillary Jackson Features
Inside the chapel on the Crestmont Campus in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, colourful ribbons were waving, beach balls were flying and Jon Psaute was on stage signing Friend of God in American Sign Language as part of the worship band for the U.S.A. Western Territory’s second Adaptive Retreat. The Adaptive Retreat, held in April, invited
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Banking on Help
Couple struggling with inflation turn to Salvation Army for support.
By Juan Romero Faith & FriendsAccording to a recent survey by The Salvation Army, 73 percent of Canadians faced food security challenges in 2023, and 43 percent of Canadians who visited a food bank last year were accessing it for the first time.Eric (not his real name) and his wife found themselves in a situation many Canadian families are experiencing. Fortunately, The Salvation Army was there for him.
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