Salvation Army in Burundi launches song for peace ahead of elections
As the Africa republic of Burundi prepares for presidential elections, The Salvation Army has been working on peace-building initiatives to avoid the violence that surrounded the 2015 elections in which, according to United Nations figures, more than 500 people were
COVID-19: Going on a bear hunt in Norway
While The Salvation Army in Norway is helping people through the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis in a variety of ways, the Army’s corps leader in Egersund has come up with a novel approach to unite the community despite the imposition of
Coronavirus Pandemic: Focus on Africa and Middle East
Africa has recorded the fewest cases of COVID-19 to date, but many countries have implemented measures to prevent the spread of the virus. The risks of disease transmission are high in countries that do not have a well-developed healthcare system.
Coronavirus Pandemic: Focus on Asia and Australasia
Coronavirus continues to spread across large parts of Asia and Australasia, and The Salvation Army is meeting the needs of the region’s most vulnerable people in a variety of ways. In Australia, a Salvation Army supporter has converted his brewing business
The Salvation Army in Nigeria helps survivors of Lagos explosion
More than 4,000 individuals in Lagos, Nigeria were displaced and 100 homes destroyed or damaged due to a gas explosion in the city’s Abule-Ado area, after supply pipes were ruptured. The Salvation Army is meeting the needs of at least
The General’s Easter Message 2020: Healed and Made Whole
The General’s Easter Message 2020 By Brian Peddle, General - Surely he took on our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered him stricken by God, struck down and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed
Coronavirus Pandemic: Focus on Americas & Caribbean
With a rapid acceleration of confirmed COVID-19 cases in North America, the World Health Organization has warned that the U.S. could become the epicenter of coronavirus in the coming days. The Salvation Army is maintaining services to vulnerable people across
How The Salvation Army is responding to COVID-19 in Europe
With 182,470 reported cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in the European Union, European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, The Salvation Army is mobilizing to ensure the needs of the most vulnerable people continue to be met across Europe. While the
International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth will take place March 29
“The Power of One,” based on Isa. 6:8, is this year’s theme. Despite the social distancing and isolation mandated by the worldwide spread of COVID-19, The Salvation Army’s International Day of Prayer for Children and Youth will still be observed as
International Staff Songsters hold 40th anniversary concert
The International Staff Songsters (ISS), held its 40th anniversary concert, “A Choral Symphony,” at the Fairfield Halls in south London, United Kingdom. General Brian Peddle and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle were special guests for the event. Following
Salvation Army International Leaders make historic first visit to Botswana
Salvationists and friends welcomed General Brian Peddle and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle to Botswana, where they became The Salvation Army’s first international leaders to visit the country. The Peddles also spent time in Zimbabwe during the
Child’s tooth money leads to opening of new pop-up hostel in London
Malachi Place, a brand-new center to help tackle homelessness in Ilford, East London, recently opened its doors. The initiative is a joint $6.4 million venture by The Salvation Army and the London Borough of Redbridge Council. The building comprises 42