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Church Aid Program Saves Over 400,000 Lives
10 January 2008One of the central pillars of the humanitarian aid program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — training medical staff and birth attendants how to resuscitate oxygen-deprived babies at birth — has saved the lives of more than 400,000 infants in developing countries. The humanitarian initiative program is carried out largely by volunteers.Full Story
From Salt Lake to Samoa, Church Extends Humanitarian Help
6 October 2009Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles talked of the nature of the Church’s humanitarian service in the most recent general conference. “In all of our stewardship efforts we follow Jesus Christ. The Church is also contributing humanitarian aid to ongoing efforts in the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Turkey.Full Story
Church Assists Hurricane Victims in Haiti, Prepares to Render Aid in Texas
12 September 2008For instance, the Church provided 200 semi-truck loads of aid and 42,000 man-days of labor in response to Hurricane Katrina. The Church humanitarian aid system is experienced and is well-equipped to respond to a variety of disasters, including hurricanes.Full Story
Despite Challenges, Church Aid Reaching Needy; More Is on the Way
22 January 2010The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been working diligently since the disaster to provide aid to the people of Haiti through its humanitarian aid program. They include food, medical supplies, tents, water filtration bottles, blankets, newborn kits, wheelchairs, first aid kits and other items.Full Story
Church Welfare, Humanitarian Programs Draw Attention
28 August 2007It also feeds a global humanitarian aid program. Welfare needs often spill over to humanitarian needs.Full Story
Presiding Bishop H. David Burton Honored for Humanitarian Efforts
10 September 2008Several other local agencies also praised Bishop Burton and the Church for its ongoing worldwide humanitarian efforts. Later this month Newsroom will feature an extensive look at the many facets of the Church’s far-reaching welfare and humanitarian aid programs. Full Story