ERD providesemergency assistance in times of disaster; rebuilds devastated communities and offers long-term program development solutions to fight poverty.
Episcopal Relief and Development Responds to Major Earthquake in China (5/13/2008)Casualties from the massive 7.9 earthquake that struck central China yesterday have increased to at least 12,000 people, with more than 18,000 believed to be trapped in rubble. In some areas 80 percent of all buildings have collapsed and officials estimate that 3.5 million homes have been destroyed. Read more.
