Humanitarian Services
Latter-day Saint Charities provides aid to people around the world without regard to cultural or religious affiliation. Key projects include:
Emergency Response
Relieve suffering following natural disasters, civil unrest, or famine around the world.
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Vision Care
Improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from the most prevalent causes of vision loss.
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Maternal & Newborn Care
Provide lifesaving training and equipment to support the care of newborns and maternal survival.
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Wheelchairs
Improve health, educational and economic opportunities for people with physical disabilities.
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Clean Water
Improve the health and well-being of families by strengthening the availability of clean water.
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Immunization
Preserve life and protect health, particularly of children, by improving access to immunization services.
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Food Initiative
Improve the health and well-being of families by supporting interventions that improve food security.
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Global Reach
Through the help of our donors, Latter-day Saint Charities has a global footprint that reaches people of all backgrounds. Since 1985, Latter-day Saint Charities and its affiliates have provided over $2.5 billion worth of assistance in 199 countries and territories. In 2021, Latter-day Saint Charities provided the following:
FOOD SECURITY
357,378 people helped in 18 countries, 114 scholarships awarded in 11 countries
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MATERNAL & NEWBORN CARE
16,473 people helped in 9 countries
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CLEAN WATER & SANITATION
593,025 people helped in 23 countries
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WHEELCHAIRS
17,381 people helped in 16 countries
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
1,147 projects in 158 countries
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VISION CARE
401,548 people helped in 17 countries
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IMMUNIZATIONS
10 campaigns to eliminate disease in developing countries
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REFUGEE RESPONSE
294 projects in 50 countries
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COMMUNITY PROJECTS
654 international projects in 176 countries
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2020 COVID-19 RESPONSE
1,031 projects in 151 countries
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FOOD SECURITY
357,378 people helped in 18 countries, 114 scholarships awarded in 11 countries
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MATERNAL & NEWBORN CARE
16,473 people helped in 9 countries
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CLEAN WATER & SANITATION
593,025 people helped in 23 countries
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WHEELCHAIRS
17,381 people helped in 16 countries
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
1,147 projects in 158 countries
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VISION CARE
401,548 people helped in 17 countries
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IMMUNIZATIONS
10 campaigns to eliminate disease in developing countries
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REFUGEE RESPONSE
294 projects in 50 countries
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COMMUNITY PROJECTS
654 international projects in 176 countries
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2020 COVID-19 RESPONSE
1,031 projects in 151 countries
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How We Operate
Two ideas are at the core of the Latter-day Saint Charities response:
- 100% of every dollar donated is used to help those in need—without regard to race, religion, or ethnic origin.
- Latter-day Saint Charities helps people attain self-sufficiency so they can be self-reliant long after Latter-day Saint Charities departs.
A Note from Blaine Maxfield
Managing Director, Welfare and Self-Reliance Services
As 2021 has progressed, people everywhere are seeking to manage the distress of COVID-19 in addition to many preexisting needs. Your support has allowed us to reach out, love our neighbors, and help fill these needs. Because of you, we’ve been able to give aid where it is needed. This includes funding to three schools to help 1,200 Syrian refugee children stay connected to their education and feel a sense of belonging. We also provided $5.8 million worth of critical oxygen to hospitals in the Amazon region and food to feed about 1 million Brazilians who were hit hard by a severe wave of COVID-19 and food shortages. Additionally, we were able to commit $20 million to the global COVAX initiative, which aims to deliver 2 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to 196 countries. Your support not only allows us to respond to current emergencies but also helps us prepare for future disasters and needs. Latter-day Saint Charities’ work of serving God’s children everywhere could not happen without your generosity, compassion, and support. We are grateful for you, and we dedicate ourselves to continuing to provide help and relief to those around the world in need of clean water, food, medical care, disability support, and so much more. Thank you for your contributions and for your love and generosity toward your brothers and sisters around the globe.