STORIES
Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Bangladesh // photo: Paul Jeffrey/ACT Alliance
 In recent weeks, a series of catastrophic storms has devastated communities across the globe — from the Caribbean to the Pacific — testing residents’ resilience and faith, and the strength of our shared compassion.
Hurricane Melissa10/30/2025 Week of Compassion partners respond in the CaribbeanWeek of Compassion continues to monitor the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm—among the most powerful ever recorded in the Caribbean. After battering Jamaica and Haiti, the hurricane brought catastrophic winds, flooding, and storm surge to Cuba before moving north into the Atlantic.
an immersion in international disaster resposnse For more than three decades, Week of Compassion has partnered with Community World Service Asia (CWSA) to accompany vulnerable communities in Pakistan. This summer, that long-standing partnership took on a new dimension through the International Disaster Response Immersion Program, as seminarian Leigh Larson joined CWSA for ten weeks of ministry and learning. Leigh Larson, a student at Phillips Theological Seminary and a candidate for ordination in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), brought her gifts as a chaplain, author, and scholar into a context of profound challenge and resilience.
the work and witness of ACT Alliance in Gaza "ACT Alliance’s solidarity is rooted in the prophetic witness of the church, calling for justice, denouncing the instrumentalization of aid, and upholding humanitarian principles even when they are inconvenient to geopolitical powers. ...
ACT Alliance members in Gaza are operating under extreme conditions, guided by decades of experience and deep local knowledge. 'The trust they have built allows them to serve people with discretion and integrity,' said de Faria. 'The ACT Alliance supports this work with global advocacy, amplifying their voice and calling for unrestricted humanitarian access through UN-led coordination mechanisms.'" READ MORE about the work and witness of Week of Compassion's partners through ACT Alliance. International Disaster Response6/10/2025 expanding partnerships & nurturing young leaders
"Where are the Christians now?"5/29/2025 a pastoral letter from Week of Compassion As the Week of Compassion Board of Stewards gathers online today for the Spring 2025 business meeting, Executive Director Vy Nguyen offers this reflection, focused on the reality and import of the present moment, and the impacts on this ministry we share. We offer it here as a pastoral letter, confident that even amid desperately challenging realities, we are rooted and grounded in faithfulness and hope.
Girls' Education in Pakistan4/15/2025 supporting partners in shifting circumstancesDear Disciples,
We are often asked about our global partners and how their work is impacted by the policies of the U.S. administration. We will continue to share the stories of their transformative work, even as we listen to them and discern the best ways to go about our mission – working with partners to alleviate suffering throughout the world. Thank you for the ways you connect with and invest in the ministry of Week of Compassion. Currently, all our partners are facing significant challenges in humanitarian work, both in development programs and refugee resettlement. |
