West’s anti-trafficking coordinator takes new international role
Moving to an international role while staying in the West By Hillary Jackson - After years of leading anti-human trafficking efforts as the Western Territory’s Territorial Anti-Trafficking Initiatives Coordinator, Priscilla Santos has taken a new role with the International Social Justice Commission
Salvation Army coronavirus response covers more than 100 countries
With the World Health Organization reporting that more than 4.5 million cases of COVID-19 have now been recorded globally as of May 19, the coronavirus pandemic remains a worldwide crisis. The Salvation Army now has COVID-19 responses in more than
Salvation Army COVID-19 responses flex to changing conditions
While much of the world remains under some form of lockdown or stay-in-place orders, there are signs of encouragement in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as some countries start to carefully ease restrictions in contexts where community transmission of the disease
Salvation Army schools find creative educating with COVID-19 restrictions
Schools run by The Salvation Army across the world have been adapting in light of COVID-19 to ensure continuity of education for many of the more than 400,000 students it supports. The Army operates more than 4,000 schools in locations
Salvation Army General forms COVID-19 International Response Group
General Brian Peddle initiated a new International Headquarters (IHQ) body—the COVID-19 International Response Group. Headed by Chief of the Staff Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham, it will provide support “swiftly and efficiently,” freeing local Salvationists to concentrate on fulfilling the most pressing
Coronavirus pandemic: The Salvation Army’s ‘newest’ countries join the fight against COVID-19
A look at recent COVID-19 response from The Salvation Army across the world The Salvation Army’s work in Burkina Faso and Gabon formally began two years ago, and the movement’s exploratory ministry in northern Thailand is still not yet officially recognized.
Coronavirus Pandemic: The Salvation Army is there for all
In almost all of the 131 countries where The Salvation Army operates, emergency responses to the COVID-19 pandemic are underway to provide relief and respite. The Salvation Army’s International Emergency Services team at International Headquarters—as well as the International Health
From Samoa to Hawaii, the international Salvation Army responds to the General’s call to prayer
By Kevin Sims - Salvationists and friends around the world responded with passion and compassion to General Brian Peddle’s call for the international Salvation Army to “follow the sun” and pray from sunset to sundown April 19 for the fight against
Salvation Army in The Netherlands launches campaign, cruise ship and re-opens prison cell for homeless
All means possible are being deployed by The Salvation Army in The Netherlands in an effort to meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the low-lying European country, shops, businesses, schools and many public utilities
Salvation Army in France and Belgium switch on #FreePlugs campaign
The Salvation Army in France and Belgium launched a campaign encouraging citizens to provide complimentary access to electricity so people in need can recharge their mobile telephones. During the COVID-19 lockdown, access to charging points in shops, cafes, day centers
Salvation Army General calls for ‘tsunami of prayer’ on April 19
General Brian Peddle has called the international Salvation Army to pray on Sunday, April 19, for the effects that the coronavirus pandemic is having around the world. Setting aside the day for intentional focused prayer, The Salvation Army’s international leader
Salvation Army hospitals and clinics respond to coronavirus pandemic
Around the world, The Salvation Army runs 30 general hospitals and more than 200 clinics, meaning that its medical staff in many locations now find themselves on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19. From the many programs in place,