Salvation Army in Indonesia Continues Volcano Response
By James Cocker, Major - The recent eruption of Mount Sinabung in Indonesia is increasing demands on The Salvation Army’s Compassion in Action team that is working in the region. It began erupting in September 2013, and the Army has since worked
Mombasa Central Corps puts safety first
Continuing threats of terrorism impede activities at The Salvation Army’s Mombasa Central Corps in Kenya. By Karen Gleason - A continued high threat of terrorism in Mombasa, Kenya, affected activities at The Salvation Army’s Mombasa Central Corps, which has coexisted peacefully with
Hospitalized kids receive education
The Salvation Army in Honduras offers education to hospitalized children. By Gerardo Gochez, Major The Salvation Army in Honduras teamed with the San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa hospitals and Honduran Department of Education in 2001 to create a school program within the
Robertses lead congress in Brazil
Nearly 700 Salvationists from across Brazil gathered for a congress in São Paulo led by Commissioners William and Nancy Roberts, Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women's Ministries, respectively. He called on the congress delegates to live as
General receives warm welcome in India Eastern Territory
From the start of their visit to the India Eastern Territory, General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, world president of women's ministries, were welcomed not only by Salvationists and friends but also by the state government. In Mizoram, the Coxes
Salvation Army in Tonga Responds to Cyclone Ian
The Salvation Army is arranging practical assistance after the South Pacific kingdom of Tonga was hit by one of the most powerful storms on record. The most serious damage from Cyclone Ian occurred on the island of Ha'apai, where many
Partnerships, Resilience and Recovery
By Major Dean Pallant As my plane descended into Tacloban City, the region’s vulnerability to the sea was obvious. Tacloban is built on a coastline of inlets, with the airport runway jutting out on a narrow spur of land. The city
Coxes share with India Northern
At least 10,000 Punjabi, Hindi, Oriya and Bengali-speaking Salvationists and officers from across the India Northern Territory joined together in joyous celebration and to share in worship with General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox (World President of Women's Ministries). Territorial
Visibility brings opportunities
General André Cox talks with Major Jane Kimberley Just moments after you were elected as General, you spoke about feeling an immense sense of privilege and awe. How does it feel now that you have experienced the reality and responsibility of
Estonia corps takes to the airwaves
The Salvation Army and Family Radio partnered to open a new broadcasting studio in Estonia's Johvi Corps. The recently appointed corps leaders, Candidates Evgenhy and Arina Danilov, decided that their office could be more effectively used as a radio studio. Arina
The General calls for new fight to end hunger
General André Cox issued a worldwide call for The Salvation Army to join him in echoing Pope Francis in his appeal to end world hunger. "It is clear from the response of the media and from Christians of all denominations that
Syrian Refugees in Jordan Receive Assistance as Winter Closes In
The Salvation Army, in partnership with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), is distributing much needed items to Syrian refugees in Jordan and also to Jordanian families who have been adversely affected by the influx of refugees. With a comprehensive assessment of