Getting to know the 22nd General of The Salvation Army
Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham, currently serving as the Chief of the Staff at International Headquarters, was elected the 22nd General of The Salvation Army May 27 at Sunbury Court near London by members of the 2023 High Council, comprised of some
Report evidences Salvation Army’s expanded efforts to fight human trafficking
The Salvation Army’s International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) in New York City is pleased to unveil a landmark report on the worldwide movement’s response to modern slavery and human trafficking. “Roots of Freedom” outlines some of the progress around the
The Salvation Army begins COVID-19 vaccination program in Ghana
The Salvation Army’s Urban Aid Clinic in Accra, Ghana, has been working with other health agencies in the West African capital to administer the first COVID-19 vaccines in the country. The injections and any necessary aftercare have been provided free
The Salvation Army begins work in country number 132: Bulgaria
International leader of The Salvation Army General Brian Peddle announced that Bulgaria has become the 132nd country in which The Salvation Army is officially at work. The country became part of the Eastern Europe Territory, under territorial leaders Colonels Cheralynne
A people of peace
The General’s 2020 Christmas Message By Brian Peddle, General- The year 2020 has been unique, interesting and challenging. We have lived through a global pandemic, the ramifications of which continue to impact our lives. We have witnessed the best of humanity as
Salvation Army provides new home for refugees in Italy through government partnership
A new residential facility providing permanent accommodation for up to 14 refugees opened in Rome this month for those who had previously lived in The Salvation Army’s social services center there. The program, a community-based partnership led by The Salvation
New International Positional Statement calls for end to death penalty
The Salvation Army released a new International Positional Statement, approved by General Brian Peddle, on the death penalty. A positional statement is an articulation of the official viewpoint of The Salvation Army. Each is crafted with careful and prayerful thought
Volunteers make a difference in Salvation Army’s global COVID-19 response
Globally, COVID-19 has claimed more than 655,000 lives, according to World Health Organization statistics, with around 16.5 million confirmed cases. While some countries are starting to relax disease-prevention regulations designed to curb the spread of the virus, there are concerns
Salvation Army responds to cyclone, Coronavirus in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands have yet to record a case of COVID-19, but stringent disease control measures are nonetheless affecting islanders – particularly those of limited means. The coronavirus restrictions come in the wake of devastation wrought by Cyclone Harold in
Salvation Army renews promise to fight for justice and equality
This Founder’s Day, recognized annually on July 2, marks 155 years to the day since William Booth preached in an open-air meeting in east London—the first step in forming the movement that became The Salvation Army, which now ministers in
Salvation Army COVID-19 responses support people worldwide
The World Health Organization has now recorded more than 10 million cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with over half a million deaths. The Salvation Army continues to provide support as communities grapple with the realities of bereavement, economic disruption, hunger and
Salvation Army continues COVID-19 response thanks to strategic partnerships
Around the world, The Salvation Army continues to respond to human needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The nature of the response varies from location to location, depending on local needs and context. Whether it’s a large-scale feeding program providing