Salvation Army leader in Sri Lanka calls for prayer and unity
“Nobody expected this” are the words most commonly heard as Sri Lanka processes the loss and pain of the brutal terrorist attack on Easter Sunday (April 21), that saw over 250 lives lost and left more than 400 people injured
Salvation Army emergency teams respond across flood-hit Kerala
Flooding and landslides in Kerala, south-west India, caused by torrential monsoon rains, have claimed 350 lives and caused widespread damage and disruption. More than a quarter of a million people have been stranded and have taken temporary refuge in more
Salvation Army helps Bangladesh rebuild after landslides
The area was until recently unreached by The Salvation Army. By Samuel Shearer - The Salvation Army is helping people to rebuild their homes in a remote region of Bangladesh. The Rangamati Hill Tracts, a tribal farming area on the border with
Salvation Army responds to Cyclone Ockhi across southern India
The Salvation Army across southern India is responding after Cyclone Ockhi lashed the coasts of both Kerala and Tamil Nadu states with heavy rain and winds of up 114 miles per hour. Three weeks after the disaster, around 800 fisherman
Salvation Army provides essentials to flooded communities in Bangladesh
Salvation Army emergency responders in Bangladesh are providing practical and emotional support to people affected by flooding in Jessore District. Across the country, an estimated 8 million people have been affected by floods, with at least 145 killed. The South Western
Chief of the Staff installs new leaders in India East
Chief of the Staff Commissioner Brian Peddle added to centenary celebrations in the India Eastern Territory when he visited Mizoram to install the new territorial leaders. The visit began with territorial officers councils, held at Ramhlun Corps, attended by active and
The Salvation Army supports South Asia flood victims
Bangladesh has been particularly hard hit, with an estimated one-third of the country underwater. Over 40 million people across India, Bangladesh and Nepal are facing the aftermath of weeks of relentless monsoon downpours. Across the region, more than 1,200 people are feared
General Cox celebrates India East centenary
By Jean Vanlalrochuangi - General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women's Ministries, led a six-day congress to celebrate a century of Salvation Army ministry in the Indian state of Mizoram—the India Eastern Territory. The international leaders wore
Serving in Southeast Asia
Since July 1, USA Western Territory officers Lt. Colonels Edward and Shelley Hill have served in the Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar Territory as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, respectively. Prior to this, they served at USA Western
Salvation Army international leaders visit India South Western Territory
[gss gallery ids="17532,17526,17527,17534,17531,17539,17530,17537,17540,17542,17536,17535,17529,17538,17528,17533"] By Joseph Roy, Major - Thousands gather to see General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox. The Salvation Army’s international leaders, General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, recently completed a five-day visit to the India South Western Territory, during which the
Coxes challenge South Asia leaders
Zonal leaders assemble in Sri Lanka. By Marieke Venter, Colonel - The South Asia Zonal conference brought 55 Salvation Army leaders and subject experts to Colombo, Sri Lanka, in late 2015 along with international leaders General André and Commissioner Silvia Cox. The
‘Incredible India’
IHQ communications team travels to India to document the work of The Salvation Army Three members of the International Headquarters (IHQ) communications section and Howard Dalziel, Program Resources Department, IHQ, recently traveled to India to report on its diverse ministry. From Mumbai