The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strives to care for God’s children in a variety of ways in almost every corner of the world, regardless of religion, race, gender or political affiliation. Caring for others is considered one of the key responsibilities of all Church members.
The 2024 significant contribution were made to self-reliance, humanitarian aid, emergency relief, and volunteer service, with expenditures totaling US$1.45 billion. The Church provided assistance in 192 countries and territories. This included 3,836 humanitarian projects. Church members volunteered 6.6 million hours of service at Church Welfare and Self-reliance facilities, in service missions, and in community service projects, demonstrating their dedication to caring for God’s children.
In Africa there were 556 projects in 38 countries. The focus was on Education, Food Security, Health, Water and Emergency Response amongst others. Here below some examples:
Download PhotoThe joy of the inauguration of the new education buildings in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Download PhotoThe joy of children following the construction and renovation of classrooms, new toilet facilities, and a girl’s dressing area in school in rural Ghana. The project includes training 320 teachers from 40 primary schools.
Download PhotoJoy for those who can improve maternal and child health outcomes in Ghana by enhancing access to quality healthcare services by providing emergency transportation services that impact delivering mothers and newborns in less accessible areas.
Download PhotoSimple acts of joyful service, a mother in Nigeria gives blood as part of the All Africa Service Day while her child looks on and learns.
Download PhotoMore joy, cleanliness and safety for students with improved classrooms in Abobo, Cote d'Ivoire.
Download PhotoEmergency relief donation to refugee camp in Axim, Ghana. Some relief, some joy.
Download PhotoPicture left, joy and satisfaction as school leaders thank the Church of Jesus Christ for the renovation of their school in Paynesville, Liberia.
“These worldwide efforts would not be possible without the generous donations of time and resources from faithful members and friends of the Church,” said Blaine Maxfield, managing director of the Church’s Welfare and Self-Reliance Services. “As we extend our care to those in need, we can help them feel God’s love. We are grateful for all who contribute and serve so selflessly.”
Visit CaringSummary.ChurchofJesusChrist.org to discover more about how the Church has helped care for God’s children through initiatives such as responding to emergencies, feeding the hungry, and caring for the well-being of women and children.
Details of hundreds of service and humanitarian projects are detailed on Church Newsroom.