A people of peace
The General’s 2020 Christmas Message By Brian Peddle, General- The year 2020 has been unique, interesting and challenging. We have lived through a global pandemic, the ramifications of which continue to impact our lives. We have witnessed the best of humanity as
Salvation Army provides new home for refugees in Italy through government partnership
A new residential facility providing permanent accommodation for up to 14 refugees opened in Rome this month for those who had previously lived in The Salvation Army’s social services center there. The program, a community-based partnership led by The Salvation
New International Positional Statement calls for end to death penalty
The Salvation Army released a new International Positional Statement, approved by General Brian Peddle, on the death penalty. A positional statement is an articulation of the official viewpoint of The Salvation Army. Each is crafted with careful and prayerful thought
Volunteers make a difference in Salvation Army’s global COVID-19 response
Globally, COVID-19 has claimed more than 655,000 lives, according to World Health Organization statistics, with around 16.5 million confirmed cases. While some countries are starting to relax disease-prevention regulations designed to curb the spread of the virus, there are concerns
Salvation Army responds to cyclone, Coronavirus in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands have yet to record a case of COVID-19, but stringent disease control measures are nonetheless affecting islanders – particularly those of limited means. The coronavirus restrictions come in the wake of devastation wrought by Cyclone Harold in
Salvation Army renews promise to fight for justice and equality
This Founder’s Day, recognized annually on July 2, marks 155 years to the day since William Booth preached in an open-air meeting in east London—the first step in forming the movement that became The Salvation Army, which now ministers in
Salvation Army COVID-19 responses support people worldwide
The World Health Organization has now recorded more than 10 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with over half a million deaths. The Salvation Army continues to provide support as communities grapple with the realities of bereavement, economic disruption, hunger and
Salvation Army continues COVID-19 response thanks to strategic partnerships
Around the world, The Salvation Army continues to respond to human needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The nature of the response varies from location to location, depending on local needs and context. Whether it’s a large-scale feeding program providing
The Salvation Army’s COVID-19 response extends to 120 countries
Emergency food provision continues to underpin The Salvation Army’s COVID-19 response around the globe. Hygiene supplies, health education and temporary accommodation are among other services also being provided, depending on local needs and circumstances. With 6.3 million coronavirus cases confirmed
In India Central Territory, coronavirus offers opportunity to serve
Paul Rajkumar, Director of Community Empowerment Projects and Health Development in The Salvation Army India Central Territory, explained to Jo Clark of the Program Resources Department at International Headquarters how the territory’s COVID-19 response has benefitted many vulnerable people while
Salvation Army world leaders give thanks and share COVID-19 response in video interview
In a video interview released today, General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women’s Ministries) speak openly and passionately about lockdown and the challenges and opportunities presented by The Salvation Army’s COVID-19 response. They also reflect on
Salvation Army responds to coronavirus in remote islands
Island communities such as Tonga and Samoa may have escaped the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, their remote location and early introduction of travel restrictions meaning no cases recorded, according to the World Health Organization as of May 26. But