All posts tagged relief
Japan still works for victory over natural disaster
The recent FIFA Women’s World Cup victory by Japan once again brought focus on the continuing struggle the country faces as it recovers from March’s earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant meltdown. Canadian Lutheran World Relief responded by providing more than $300,000—gifts from caring Canadians—for…
CLWR responds to East Africa drought through Foodgrains Bank
Although images of emaciated children have only recently hit the news, Canadian Foodgrains Bank member agencies including Canadian Lutheran World Relief are already responding to the severe drought affecting parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Somalia. Since May, the Foodgrains Bank, a partnership of 15…
Aid group laments response to Pakistan's 'heart-wrenching' floods
Bangalore, India (ENI). Church-backed aid groups are calling for people around the world to step up to the plate and help those suffering the worst floods in the history of Pakistan, with one agency describing the international response as, “far from adequate”. “The majority of them…
Chile still reeling after February 27 earthquake
Life’s not getting much better for thousands of Chileans even though a month has passed since an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck. According to media reports, the February 27 quake killed about 800 people, destroyed 500,000 homes and left the country with a reconstruction bill of some…
Chilean Lutherans visit earthquake and tsunami victims
A long road amidst pain and desolation March 4, 2010 It’s 9:30 p.m. in Chillan, 13th region of Chile, half an hour after the curfew that has been declared by the authorities as a way of keeping the peace. There are four of us here: Rev….
Canadian assistance helps Chilean earthquake relief
WINNIPEG — The president of Chile’s Confessional Lutheran Church (ILCC) is thanking Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) for its recent commitment of $10,000 for earthquake recovery assistance. Rev. Carlos Schumann said in a recent email the church will use the money to provide material assistance and touch…
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