Episcopal Relief and Development has launched a special “Crisis Center” section on its website, www.er-d.org/tsunami, following the tsunamis in South Asia. This section features program updates and useful resources such as reflections, bulletin inserts, sermons, etc.
“ERD is actively working in South Asia to provide initial emergency relief and staff is currently in affected countries evaluating our long-term response,” said Sandra Swan, ERD President. “Our site can be used to get the latest information about our work and find out how the overwhelming generosity from Episcopalians is helping rebuild lives.”
One special section, “Stories from the Field,” features weekly reports and photographs from ERD staff on a month-long assessment trip visiting devastated countries in South Asia. The objective of the trip is to work with local partners to identify needs and develop a long-term rebuilding program. In the first story posted, Daniel Conway, Program Associate, provides reflections and images from devastated regions in Thailand.
Visit www.er-d.org/tsunami frequently for recent updates on South Asia.
To help families rebuild after the devastating earthquake and tsunamis in South Asia, donate to the South Asia Relief Fund in the Ways to Give section or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development, South Asia Relief Fund, PO Box 12043, Newark, NJ 07101.
Episcopal Relief and Development, an independent 501 ©3 organization, saves lives and builds hope in communities around the world. We provide emergency assistance in times of disaster. When the immediate crisis is over, we rebuild devastated communities and offer long-term solutions in the areas of food security, health care, and HIV/AIDS.
