Many of our friends and supporters have helped Episcopal Relief & Development shape its strategic goals for the coming triennium.  Thank you.  

I want to report back that at its most recent board meeting, the board affirmed the following goals for the organization for the period 2009-2012.

International Programs: Fight extreme poverty and disease worldwide, working primarily within the Anglican Communion, by supporting quality programs that promote sustainable development and provide relief and recovery in times of disaster.

US Disaster Preparedness and Response: Help equip dioceses in the United States to support congregations, agencies and communities in order to enable them to better respond to and recover from disasters that impact the vulnerable in their communities and elsewhere.

Church Engagement: Engage all Episcopalians in the work of Episcopal Relief & Development as the compassionate response of the Episcopal Church to help heal a hurting world.

Funding: Increase and diversify revenue streams to support and sustain programs and operations.

Visibility and Awareness: Position Episcopal Relief & Development in the Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion, and the wider community as a valued partner and leader in responding to human suffering.

There are detailed objectives and work plans that support these goals and that will roll out over the coming months and years.

Let me know what you think about the new goals.