After a stake president of the Church died, a Sikh leader in the United Arab Emirates has honored their friendship with an annual service project.

The donation will help launch and sustain a new two-year initiative with UNICEF to strengthen maternal and newborn health services in Pakistan.

In many parts of the country, the food — arriving by the truckload — came just in time to help fill empty shelves.

The Church’s caring for women and children initiative is helping member children in Mozambique affected by malnutrition and stunting.

“You have shown love, genuine service and generosity to those who need it most, following the example and teachings of the Savior,” said Elder Juan Pablo Villar in a recent video.

See recent efforts in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, El Salvador, Chile and South Korea.

Recent support promoted health and self-reliance in the states of Paraíba, Ceará and São Paulo.

Church leaders are coordinating relief efforts after July’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan.

Local Church leaders visited schools, hospitals and community projects in Kenya’s Lamu County to collaborate on projects to support the community.