As a trusted voice in their communities, the church is uniquely placed to help disseminate critical information on how to prevent the spread of Ebola, and to spread messages of hope rather than fear.
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Lastly, they share that while there disappointment in the possibility of continued delays of the project, it brings hope and has fostered the belief that the completed building will provide lasting benefits to the wider community…
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In Khartoum, Sudan, our partners celebrated Easter Sunday in the Cathedral! Pictured is the congregation on Easter Sunday. Archbishop Ezekiel Kondo writes:
“I was able to preside over Easter Sunday Service for the first time in three years! It was a small congregation compared to the usual attendance in the past, but this is a good beginning that life is coming back to Khartoum and hopefully to the whole of Sudan.”
Last month, our Director of International Programs, Vanessa Hines, visited ARDF projects Thailand! While there, she visited the Karen Anglican Ministry at the Border (KAMB). This ministry supports the Karen people displaced from Myanmar, many from the Anglican Diocese of Hpa-An in the Anglican Church in Myanmar. Anglican clergy and staff at KAMB provide a range of practical services plus pastoral care for people fleeing the ongoing conflict in Myanmar…
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“...a powerful testimony of that with your support, barren land can be transformed into fields of abundance and hope.”
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ARDF has partners and projects in critical places, which means we have the channels already established to hear what’s happening on the ground and to quickly and meaningfully respond.
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On May 15, a new Ebola outbreak was announced from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has quickly become an international public health emergency, with more than 330 cases and 88 deaths in the DRC and Uganda. Please join us as we pray for those suffering from the outbreak and those ministering to the sick.
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In early 2026, a fast-moving wildfire emergency hit Concepción, Chile and nearby communities in the Biobío/Ñuble regions. Fueled by extreme heat and strong winds it triggered mass evacuations and a government state of catastrophe. ARDF supported Fundación CAMDES (Anglican Commission for Mercy and Social Development), the Anglican Church in Chile’s relief and social development foundation, to support families affected by the wildfires. CAMDES proposed support for 17 families: "11 Anglican families from our local congregations who lost their homes and belongings, and 6 additional households who are relatives, friends, and/or neighbors of our church members (not necessarily Christian) whom we also want to serve as part of our community outreach. In total, approximately 40 people will receive direct assistance.”
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The story of how baseballs are bringing hope to survivors of the January 2025 CA wildfires.
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The Anglican Church in Sudan and South Sudan is doing what they can to aid those displaced from the conflict, but they have limited resources and have shared that support from ARDF has been, and continues to be, critical.
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The Diocese has shared: “Together, we can turn this tragedy into a story of resilience and compassion.”
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“The Anglican Diocese of Marsabit has achieved a significant milestone in providing quality Christian-based education in the region.” Read Bp. Qampicha Daniel Wario’s letter and the full report here!
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“This project substantially decreased the prevalence of waterborne diseases, helped to reduce conflicts related to limited water resources among communities and animals, and contributed to a more stable and harmonious community environment.”
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"This [relief] project seeks to strengthen community resilience, promote inclusivity, and ensure that relief assistance reaches all affected individuals regardless of their faith or background.” - The Diocese of Kurungala
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Healthcare and access to it are important, but not available to all. It is estimated that over 4.5 billion people lack access to health care today. This includes emergency care, but also primary care.
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In Mududu, Uganda, there is no health clinic. The closest medical care is 15 miles away. As one resident said “…we continuously suffer from preventable waterborne diseases. With the construction of the new health center, people will not have to travel for long distances to seek health services, thus helping save lives.” All Saints’ Church Madudu, the Diocese of Mukono, recognizing the gap and…
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Along with the new war in Iran and the Middle East, populations in Sudan and South Sudan are under constant attack, and violence continues to threaten the communities we love and support in Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Nigeria - to name just a few. Even here in the United States, we feel the pain of division and turmoil.
Taking a look around the world, it is tempting to cry with the Psalmist, “Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord?”
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The Episcopal Diocese of Abyei, South Sudan shared an update on the relief work they are doing in partnership with ARDF. Due to the onslaught of both conflict and natural disasters in South Sudan, there is an influx of internally displaced people (IDPs) and refugees. According to the Norwegian Refugee Council, this is “the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.” As the Diocese shares “many of the returnees arrived with no basic necessities, facing severe socio-economic challenges, including food insecurity, lack of shelter, and limited access to livelihoods.”
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Last month Cyclone Gezani made landfall in Madagascar. Thousands were left displaced, many injured or killed, and severe damage to infrastructure and communities. Winds reached 195 miles per hour, with heavy flooding following; The storm displaced over 16,00 people. Among the Diocese of Zambezia there, they have confirmed that over 850 families with in their parishes were affected and are in need, with over 250 of those being considered urgent. Churches, homes, infrastructure, farms, schools, and much more were decimated by the Cyclone Gezani.
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“…and to our brothers in ARDF. Thank you so much. We thank you for this funding, and we ask your prayers and also as you are looking forward to go to the next step. We ask you for the prayers… We want to plant orange, we want to plant watermelon, we want to want to plant banana, and mangoes as well.”
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