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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members strive to care for those in need as Christ did during His mortal ministry. With help from donations, the Church supports thousands of humanitarian projects throughout the world that provides aid and service to all of God’s children, regardless of race, gender, nationality, or religious affiliation.
Humanitarian projects range from food, clean water, and sanitation to emergency relief, healthcare, and mobility. These efforts offer immediate relief to those in need while building self-reliance so those individuals can serve their communities.
2024 at a Glance
3,836 humanitarian projects
1.45B in expenditures*
192 countries and territories served
267 clean water, hygiene, and sanitation projects
710 emergency relief projects
803 healthcare and mobility projects
591 food security projects
* Expenditures include global humanitarian projects and donations of food and other goods, as well as aid primarily to Church members, such as fast-offering assistance, bishops’ orders for goods, and services from welfare and self-reliance operations.
Global Initiatives
Women and Children
In 2024, the Relief Society General Presidency announced the expansion of a global initiative to improve the health and well-being of women and children.
Clean Water and Sanitation
Access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is foundational to building healthy communities.
Feeding the Hungry
To assist people struggling with hunger, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints first addresses people’s most urgent needs and then supports long-term plans for self-reliance.
Healthcare and Mobility
Christ prioritized caring for people with physical disabilities and illnesses during His mortal ministry, and the Church aims to continue this mission globally.
Emergency Relief
Global emergencies such as natural disasters or political conflict bring many challenges, including needs of shelter, food and water, disaster clean up, and emotional support.
Education
The Church seeks to meet the educational needs of members and friends across the globe by providing resources and assistance that enable individuals to reach their fullest potential.
Employment
The Church of Jesus Christ believes the best way to assist individuals is by providing resources that foster self-reliance, including employment resources.
Housing Support
The Church collaborates with trusted organizations to transition individuals to more permanent housing solutions or to build and furnish new homes or businesses.
Self-Reliance
Members of the Church believe that increasing our temporal and spiritual self-reliance helps us become more like our Father in Heaven.
Environmental Stewardship
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to accelerate its efforts to care not only for people in need but also for the earth.
Mental Health
The Church offers several programs and resources to help individuals facing these challenges achieve greater relief, hope, and resilience.
“They who are willing to be called the Lord’s people ‘are willing to bear one another’s burdens, . . . to mourn with those that mourn; . . . and [to] comfort those that stand in need of comfort.’”
—President Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
A Note from Blaine Maxfield
Managing Director, Welfare and Self-Reliance Services
As our world continues to face many challenges, such as conflicts, natural disasters, and economic uncertainties, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers hope and relief. Through its extensive humanitarian efforts, the Church is dedicated to alleviating suffering and promoting self-reliance by addressing global concerns in meaningful and personal ways.
Your donations have enabled us to support critical initiatives, including the Relief Society’s global initiative for women and children. This ambitious effort, which focuses on nutrition, maternal and newborn care, immunizations, and education, is expected to benefit 12 million children and 2.7 million new and expectant mothers.
The Church has also provided relief following disasters, such as the devastating floods in Brazil in April and May 2024 that displaced nearly 600,000 people. Your donations enabled us to deliver food, water, and emergency supplies during a time of acute need. More recently, in fall 2024 the Church responded to the devastating hurricanes in the southeastern United States by providing emergency relief items along with thousands of volunteers to support impacted residents in their cleanup efforts.
Thank you for your faith and generosity. Because of you, our work to care for those in need continues to expand, instilling the hope of Jesus Christ throughout the world.
Stories & Videos
Feeding the “Least of These My Brethren”
The Church donated $44 million to promote childhood nutrition and bless nearly two million lives in 30 countries.
Church Donates $1 Million For Maui Wildfire Relief
Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, announced that the Church will donate US$1 million to the American Red Cross to help relief efforts after deadly and devastating wildfires.
Changing Lives with Wheelchair Donations Around the World
Wheelchairs provide mobility, and happiness to recipients around the world.
Françoise's "Life-Giving Fish": Treating Anemia Around the World
Humanitarian Services and Care have been working together to improve nutrition and food security in southeastern Benin by distributing the Lucky Iron Fish to help eliminate anemia.
Saving Sight and Restoring Hope
Because of you we increased our emergency response efforts by nearly 500 percent in 2020. Read about one person, Mary, a little girl whose vision and hope was restored with a simple surgery.
Your Generous Donations are Saving Lives in the Central African Republic
Children like Pierre, receive lifesaving aid through your donations that help buy things like Plumpy’Nut, a ready-to-use therapeutic food.