The COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold at home and around the world. Many have been practicing social distancing, masking, getting vaccine and booster doses when possible. Still, on a global scale, the pandemic continues to escalate and impact many communities.
Throughout this season of uncertainty, the presence and support of our wider Church has meant more than ever.
Week of Compassion has worked to respond to the needs emerging from the pandemic, serving alongside partners who continue to engage in ongoing relief, refugee and development work.
Throughout this season of uncertainty, the presence and support of our wider Church has meant more than ever.
Week of Compassion has worked to respond to the needs emerging from the pandemic, serving alongside partners who continue to engage in ongoing relief, refugee and development work.
Your generosity has allowed us to provide for immediate and long-term needs.
International
Our primary focus at present is with Week of Compassion’s global partners, who adapted existing programs, even as they develop new responses to meet COVID-19 related needs, especially focused on
Domestic
In 2020 and 2021, we provided assistance to some of the most vulnerable Disciples, and supported congregations that stepped in to fill gaps in their communities, helping vulnerable neighbors weather the challenges of this season.
Our primary focus at present is with Week of Compassion’s global partners, who adapted existing programs, even as they develop new responses to meet COVID-19 related needs, especially focused on
- WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) measures to help reduce the spread of the outbreak in severe and densely populated places;
- Food Security to help support communities already on the brink of collapse or going into famine before this pandemic started; and
- Global Vaccine Equity to help ensure widespread access to and fair distribution of vaccines.
Domestic
In 2020 and 2021, we provided assistance to some of the most vulnerable Disciples, and supported congregations that stepped in to fill gaps in their communities, helping vulnerable neighbors weather the challenges of this season.
- Household Solidarity Grants for Income Loss provided support for highly vulnerable households experiencing extreme financial hardship, and not eligible for state or federal assistance.
- Congregational Solidarity Grants for Community Assistance provided support for congregational ministries, focused on addressing food security.
- Coordination with other General Ministries for holistic support.