The Church and UNICEF are focusing on maternal and neonatal tetanus — a preventable, but very deadly disease that tends to affect child-bearing women and their children.
The 21st annual “Luz de las Naciones” (Light of the Nations), will feature a cast of 1,000 volunteer musical artists in traditional clothing celebrating music and dance from an array of Latin American countries.
Then Elder Spencer W. Kimball organized the first stake in Seoul South Korea in 1973. Now, 50 years later, Latter-day Saints remember the country’s pioneers and look to the future.
Maryam Akbari came to the U.S. with only a few of her family members. Now she’s furthering her education after receiving help from the Church’s Humanitarian Center.
More than a month after the super typhoon hit, Latter-day Saint volunteers in Guam are still helping to clear debris and assist others in obtaining food, water and clothing.
The first facility to host For the Strength of Youth conferences in Asia opened outside of Manila, Philippines. Leaders expect that 7,200 youth and leaders will use the 24-acre camp each year.
Education Week, promoted by the Church’s Self-Reliance in Brazil, is an online event for those seeking professional and academic information and opportunities.
Educators, religious leaders, government and community leaders from around the world met at the fifth annual Strengthening Families Conference in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss issues relating to families.
From providing wheelchairs in Peru and Belize to sight-saving surgeries in Ghana, see how The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is partnering to reach those in need of medical aid and services.
See how recent donations from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and service from members are helping women and babies in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and the Philippines.
From donating breast cancer screening equipment to helping prospective missionaries, the Church in seven countries has pushed forward with medical related humanitarian initiatives this spring.
“I don’t think there is another organization that has saved more lives through blood donation,” says Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross.
