Specialized Salvation Army officer role created in Australia
By Lauren Martin - The Australia Territory announced a new specialized Salvation Army officer role—a “Social and Community Services Officer”—that will allow people to train as an officer for one specific area and serve their appointments in that area only. “This is
New program for teens in Australia debuts next month
The Salvation Army in Australia is rolling out a new youth ambassador program called Frontliners to help the next generation of do-gooders engage with the organization's mission on a deeper level. The twelve-month leadership initiative will include plenty of opportunities
Salvation Army international women’s ministries leaders visit New Zealand
By Shar Davis - More than 500 women were blessed by the ministry of Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women’s Ministries), Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham (World Secretary for Women’s Ministries) and Captain Krista Andrews (Australia Territory) during a four-day visit that
Salvationists respond after Christchurch mosque attacks
New Zealand Salvationists provided support and transport for people affected by the March 15 mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch. The attacks have claimed at least 49 lives. Members of The Salvation Army Christchurch City Corps are working at the
Record rainfall engulfs northern Queensland, Australia
Australian Prime Minister thanks The Salvation Army for its relief efforts. The Salvation Army in Australia responded after severe rain caused major flooding in northern Queensland. In the coastal city of Townsville, the monsoon downpour amounted to in excess of one
Hygiene, education and health form basis of The Salvation Army’s ongoing earthquake response in Indonesia
By Victor Mondal and Major Bill Barthau - Four months after the 7.5-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami caused massive damage to Central Sulawesi in Indonesia, The Salvation Army Indonesia Territory and International Emergency Services team continue in humanitarian support to many
Salvation Army relief efforts ongoing in Saipan
The Salvation Army is providing thousands of meals to those impacted by Super Typhoon Yutu. Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in the Western Territory provided continuous relief in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yutu. The storm, which struck the Northern
‘Major role’ for international community in long-term Indonesia disaster response
Speaking from his ruined hometown, Lt. Colonel Yusak Tampai praises courage and determination of Salvationists and volunteers. Given the scale of destruction caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Indonesia, the emergency phase of The Salvation Army’s response is expected
The Salvation Army provides emergency response in Philippines after typhoon
More than a quarter of a million Filipinos have been adversely affected by Typhoon Ompong (also known as Typhoon Mangkhut), one of the strongest South China Sea storms in years. Northern parts of the Philippines have been most severely hit,
Salvation Army Lombok quake response continues
Recovery, medical and support work is continuing in Lombok, Indonesia, following the damaging July 29 earthquake and subsequent tremors. Following detailed assessments of needs and complex logistics planning, The Salvation Army is focusing on assisting families and individuals in seven
The Salvation Army in Indonesia begins earthquake response on Lombok
The Salvation Army in Indonesia is providing medical and other assistance to people affected by a series of earthquakes that hit the island of Lombok. While the current official death toll is 259 people, provincial officials and local media report
The Salvation Army begins work in Samoa
Following consultation with the International Management Council, General André Cox approved the official recognition of Salvation Army work in the Independent State of Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa) as of Aug. 1 with inauguration meetings happening Aug. 3-5. In 1984,