I couldn’t imagine having a group of strangers remove the tiles off the roof of my house and not getting myself upset. That’s how a couple of the Gospels recount the beginning of the parable of Jesus’...

Recently, my colleague and I were sitting in the offices of the Anglican Diocese of Harare in Zimbabwe, discussing a new type of community development program called “Umoja.” Our host told us...

When I was young, I never envisioned myself leading campaigns of any shade, whether political, issue based, or fundraising focused.  I was sure I’d be an architect and later a social worker.  Of...

As yesterday was World Water Day, I’ve been thinking more about how vital water is to human life. When you’ve always had access to clean water, though, it’s easy to wonder what all the fuss on...

In Nicaragua, our partner El Porvenir is working with communities on integrated water, sanitation and hygiene programs that are notably impacting people’s health. Zeneyda, a resident of the...

It is World Water Day, and the theme this year is “Water and Food Security” – a chance to think about the relationship between water, food production and food supply. Our daily water usage for...

A major criticism of many carbon offset programs is that they can be a gimmick – a way for the “polluters” to feel redeemed of their pollution by spending a few dollars to plant a tree or...

Lent started for me in the small town of Bolgatanga, northern Ghana. At the Parish Church of St. Cyprian, next door to the office of our partner, the Anglican Diocesan Development and...

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending a function where Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), outlined key points for USAID’s strategic...

Today, March 8, marks the annual celebration of International Women’s Day.  This year’s theme is “Empower Rural Women – End Hunger and Poverty.” Episcopal Relief & Development has historically been...

I have had the distinct privilege of organizing and participating in three study tours to Ghana to see our work with the Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO), our...

On February 28, Episcopal Relief & Development and the Zambian Anglican Council (ZAC) participated in “US African Partnerships: Success Stories from African Rural Women,” a panel facilitated...

This week, a group of Episcopal Church leaders and lay members have been on a study tour in Ghana, West Africa, to visit Episcopal Relief & Development field partners and programs. Some of...

This week, a group of Episcopal Church leaders and lay members have been on a study tour in Ghana, West Africa, to visit Episcopal Relief & Development field partners and programs. Some of...

This week, a group of Episcopal Church leaders and lay members are on an Episcopal Relief & Development study tour in Ghana, West Africa, to visit the agency’s field partners and programs. Some...

This week, a group of Episcopal Church leaders and lay members are on an Episcopal Relief & Development study tour in Ghana, West Africa, to visit the agency’s field partners and programs. Some...

In a great land, prior to an extended clergy retreat, a diocesan disaster manager called together her three regional coordinators and imparted to them her wisdom. She entrusted the three of them with...

“The Episcopal Church in Haiti and CEDDISEC have helped many people to rise up and take steps forward toward healing and restored hope.” - Père Frantz (Fanfan) Cole January 12, 2010, marked a new page...

By the time you read this blog post, Advent will be long gone. All of the waiting and preparation is completed: the gifts wrapped and unwrapped, Christmas pageants rehearsed and performed,...

As we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ and the season of Christmas, I am reminded of all the blessings of this life. In particular, those I have connected with over the...