Ongoing political turmoil in Haiti continues to result in gang violence and severe economic inflation, producing dire humanitarian needs. Current assessments estimate that nearly half of Haiti’s 4.9 million people are regularly going hungry, and the nation’s children face grave risk of malnutrition.

The Church of God in central Haiti (where the situation is most dire) is stepping up to provide nutrition, especially for the most vulnerable. Local pastors network together to identify and provide bean and rice provisions to families most in need. Likewise, the St. Ard school, connected with the local church, started a feeding program that [..]

On September 9, 2023, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked mountainous regions of Morocco. Thousands of men, women, and children lost their lives and over 300,000 individuals are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.

Opportunities to partner with believers on the ground are currently being explored and developed. To equip a compassionate response to the earthquake in Morocco, gifts can be made to Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief.

Severe flooding in Chile damaged homes, churches, and vital agricultural resources in multiple communities. A dedicated Church of God pastor and 20 church families are among those facing significant harm to their homes and livelihoods. Furthermore, several church buildings suffered significant structural damage.

In response to this crisis, the local Church of God is taking action to offer immediate aid to 50 individuals identified as most vulnerable. Additionally, further assistance is needed to support the long journey of restoring churches, homes, and livelihoods.

In mid-August, the northeast region of the nation witnessed a distressing wave of attacks, lootings, and burnings—which gravely affected over 20 churches and almost 100 Christian households. Tragically, this violence rendered numerous men, women, and children homeless and deeply traumatized. One Church of God building was burned during the riots, and a significant number of faithful Church of God families were forced to flee the violence and return to find their homes destroyed.

The Church of God in Pakistan is now organizing support for 200 believers who lost everything in the attacks.  To come alongside the Church of God in Pakistan, gifts can be made to Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief. This aid will be used to purchase a bed, mattress, comforter, food staples, and other basic provisions for 200 of our brothers and sisters who lost everything in the crisis.

Let us come together in prayerful solidarity, standing with the many men, women, and children who have been deeply affected by the devastating fires in Hawaii. Our hearts ache for the families who have lost their homes, possessions and, most tragically, their loved ones amid the engulfing flames.

While no Church of God congregations were directly impacted by the fires, Church of God Ministries remains in close communication with regional leadership and partner organizations, diligently monitoring the situation and determining how best to partner with local churches in leading a disaster response. To empower immediate disaster relief efforts and enable Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief to swiftly advance funds to local congregations when needed most, gifts can be made to Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief.

On June 15, 2023, Cyclone Biparjoy tore through Bangladesh. This devastating storm, the name of which means “calamity,” caused widespread destruction, forced mass evacuations, and tragically claimed the lives of at least 12 individuals.

While we are grateful that none of our Church of God family were killed or injured during the cyclone, several church locations suffered significant damage. Various infrastructures at Church of God buildings and properties have been affected, including protection walls, gates, and electrical poles. The shoreline of a local fish pond project and the roof of Church of God Crossings International School have also been partially destroyed. Assistance is requested to repair these damaged structures and empower Kingdom ministry to continue thriving in each of these locations.

In early June, severe flooding was witnessed throughout large regions of Haiti, and in the midst of this challenge, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the southern peninsula. Floodwaters turned streets into rushing rivers of dirty water, washed away homes, destroyed agricultural yields, and claimed the lives of men, women, and children. The risk of food insecurity from this disaster is magnified by the present sociopolitical unrest across the country, which prevents many aid organizations from reaching those with the greatest need.

In the midst of this crisis, the Church of God in southern Haiti has already mobilized—drawing on local resources to distribute food, water, medicine, tarps, and other basic provisions to the most vulnerable people. Our brothers and sisters in Haiti now invite the global Church of God family to join them in this Disaster Relief ministry.

In late May and early June, many families in Mandalay, Myanmar suffered the loss of their homes and belongings during unexpected demolitions carried out by the military Junta. The destruction of roughly 70 homes in a low-income community resulted in the displacement of hundreds of men, women, and children—some of whom are regular Sunday School attendees at the local Mandalay Church of God.

Mandalay Church of God is now welcoming many of these families to shelter in the church building. In order to help care for them, church leadership in Myanmar is partnering with Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief to purchase food, clothes, and school materials for the children finding refuge at the church. A gift of $100 supports the care of one displaced household.

Hundreds of lives in the DRC and Rwanda were lost to catastrophic flooding and landslides that washed away homes, churches, schools, livestock, and entire communities. At least 11 Church of God people, including young children, were killed by this disaster, and hundreds of Church of God families lost their homes, belongings, and livelihoods.

High temperatures, strong winds, and heavy downpours in the wake of Cyclone Yaku have left thousands of Peruvians suffering from catastrophic flooding and landslides. Church of God national leadership in Peru carried out a needs assessment and identified 102 families and 9 churches in great need of assistance.

Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief is partnering with Peruvian believers to purchase and distribute tents, blankets, clothes, medicine, and basic provisions to those most in need. Assistance will also support the implementation of new water drainage systems and the reconstruction of roofs and walls for several homes, churches, and schools.

Please join us in prayerful solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Malawi suffering in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Freddy. High winds and torrential downpours have given way to catastrophic flooding and devastation in many communities. Over 400 people have lost their lives and hundreds more are missing and in critical condition.

Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief is coming alongside church leadership in Malawi in bringing aid to 8,634 vulnerable people displaced by the flooding and in critical need of assistance. Relief distributions include the provision of emergency shelter and protection, clothing, lamps, mosquito nets, healthcare services, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene services), non-perishable food items, and other basic living provisions.

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 […]

Click here for a full description of the Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief response and how you can partner in the relief efforts.

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.

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.

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.