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.
First “Design for People” Training Event Held
Event fosters collaboration, learning and spiritual rejuvenation among front-line leaders.
NewsIn June, British Columbia’s front-line ministry leaders were invited to The Salvation Army’s inaugural “Design for People” training event at Cascade Community Church in Abbotsford, B.C. The first of its kind for the British Columbia Division, Design for People was a three-day event aimed at fostering collaboration, learning and spiritual rejuvenation among front-line leaders.
Ending Exploitation
Human trafficking is all around us and disproportionately affects Indigenous people. What can we do to change that?
FeaturesThis month, The Salvation Army will participate in two important days of remembrance and action: the International Day of Prayer for Victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) on September 22, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. In this interview with Kristin Ostensen, managing editor, Major Ray Lamont, territorial modern slavery and human trafficking response co-ordinator, and Captain Crystal Porter, territorial Indigenous ministries consultant, talk about why Indigenous people are more vulnerable to MSHT, how the Army is fighting MSHT in our territory, and how Salvationists can prioritize MSHT response work and reconciliation year round.
Hunter's Food Drive
Eight-year-old's initiative benefits The Salvation Army.
By Nathan Reid-Welford Faith & FriendsWhen Hunter Mackay asked his mother why she was gathering items for the local Salvation Army food drive, the eight-year-old wanted to get involved. And he did, in a big way, collecting 300 pounds of food as well as toiletries and cash.
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