A 7.8-magnitude earthquake and many aftershocks struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023. The death toll is over 36,000 as of February 13, 2023, with thousands still missing. Millions are now homeless and seeking refuge both in other areas of the country and in neighboring countries. Emergency humanitarian aid is critical at this time; however, the earthquake struck a region in Syria already experiencing layers of […]

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Long-standing drought in certain districts of Zimbabwe resulted in widespread crop losses and elevated risks of hunger. National leader Rev. Guni, along with other local leaders, conducted a needs assessment and found that 85 Church of God families were greatly affected by the drought and are now in desperate need of food assistance.

Church of God leadership in Zimbabwe is requesting $6,500 to assist with the purchase and transport of 100kg sacks of food to each of these 85 families. These provisions will provide critical nourishment to these households for the next three months.

Last summer’s unprecedented monsoon season in Pakistan wreaked havoc across the country – destroying homes, devastating livelihoods, and taking the lives of thousands of people. In response, the Church of God in Karachi, Pakistan began reaching out and

The Church of God in Karachi is looking to purchase and distribute food, firewood, warm clothes, and waterproof tents to over 400 people in these impoverished villages of the Sindh province. To partner with them, donations can be made to Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief.

Escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is forcing many individuals—including hundreds of Church of God families—to flee their homes and seek refuge in other parts of the country and abroad. Local leadership shared that right now there are also Church of God congregations in other parts of the country receiving many of these internally displaced families.

In the midst of the horrific violence, the Church is extending the peace and compassion of Christ in both tangible and intangible ways. Church of God leadership in the DRC is currently requesting Disaster Relief funds in order to purchase and distribute packages of food, water, and basic necessities to 423 extremely vulnerable families.

The strong winds and heavy rains produced by this Category 1 hurricane tore the roofs of many homes and destroyed crops nearing the harvest season. As many rural families relied on these crops for both daily sustenance and household income, widespread food insecurity is now felt across the nation.

In response to this great need, the local Church in Belize is organizing food distributions to 285 people- prioritizing school children, families with special needs individuals, and other vulnerable households. Long-term assistance is also needed to sustain life until

A Category 4 hurricane, Ian’s direct hit of southwest Florida has left millions without power and countless homes, businesses, and other properties destroyed. Several Church of God congregations and Warner University were directly impacted by Hurricane Ian and need financial assistance.

Many people, moved by the compassion of Jesus, are asking how they can help. Here are three ways Church of God Ministries invites the Movement to respond right now: PRAY. GIVE. GO. Learn more here: https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/hurricane-ian-response/ 

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A long-lasting drought resulted in poor harvests across the nation of Tanzania. As a result, many families are experiencing high degrees of food insecurity. The situation is expected to worsen this winter as shortages of food on the market—coupled with rising prices—make basic provisions unattainable for many households.

In response to this growing concern, the Executive Leadership Team in Tanzania is making an appeal to Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief to partner with them in the purchase and distribution of food provisions to last until

An unprecedented monsoon season in Pakistan has resulted in deadly flooding and the destruction of homes, lives, and livelihoods. Since June, over 33 million Pakistanis have been affected by flooding and over 1,100 people have lost their lives to this disaster.

In July, the Church of God in Karachi, Pakistan experienced over 5 feet of standing water in their sanctuary and significant damage to the building and other surrounding infrastructures. In partnership with Global Strategy Disaster Relief, they continue to restore the church compound. In the midst of this flooding disaster, the Church of God in Pakistan is also

Ever since the assassination of Haiti’s president on July 7, 2021, the nation has experienced incredible socioeconomic and political instability resulting in a state of anarchy controlled by various rival gangs. High degrees of violence and widespread economic fall-out have resulted in a dire humanitarian crisis, leaving millions in desperate need of relief.

The St. Ard Hospital in Haiti continues to provide much-needed healthcare to those who would likely not be able to access or afford it elsewhere at this time. However, the rising cost of medicine and medical instruments, coupled with the inability of patients to cover their emergency medical costs, is forcing the hospital to

Excessive monsoon rains resulted in extreme flooding in Karachi, Pakistan. At its peak, the church grounds, sanctuary, storage rooms, guest rooms, and offices were all submerged in 5.5 feet of sewage water for over 2 days. The extent of the devastation this caused to the church compound and surrounding community is difficult to comprehend.

Disaster Relief is partnering with the Church of God in Karachi to assist with the cleaning and sanitation of church buildings, the repair of electrical wires and

Flash flooding caused by a poor dam system in India and early-onset monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides. Over 84% of the Sylhet region is inundated as waters continue to rise.

Local leader, Pastor Lovely Suchiang, made an appeal to Disaster Relief for financial assistance with both emergency relief and long-term recovery initiatives. Disaster Relief

A terrible economic crash and resulting inflation is making it impossible for the people of Sri Lanka to purchase basic necessities (especially gas, petrol, and food.)

Pastors and church leaders are struggling to meet their most basic needs. Disaster Relief is partnering with local leadership to organize and distribute basic assistance to each pastor’s family. Pastors are also equipped with provisions to distribute to their surrounding community (about 200 families total).

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine and horrific violence of the war has created significant needs both within and outside of Ukraine.

1) Emergency Relief Inside Ukraine: Through partnership with the Church of God in Germany, funds are sent to assist the ministry of a CHOG congregation in central Ukraine serving the community around them.

A large earthquake in southern Haiti damaged homes, churches, and communities. At least two Church of God congregations were completely destroyed.

Following a military coup in early 2021, the people of Myanmar have been suffering under the brutal regime of the “junta” violence, COVID-19 and other sicknesses, and economic inflation are some of the greatest challenges they face.

Assistance was requested by Church of God National Leadership to help meet the basic needs of Church of God leaders and their families, as well as their communities.