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Humanitarian Relief

Donations to the Humanitarian Aid Fund support emergency response efforts, as well as many other humanitarian initiatives approved by Church leaders. More Information

Have you ever wondered about the various ways The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints responds to disasters? This video explains how the Church is able to respond quickly in times of need, as well as how the Church works with other organizations.

Blessing the Poor and Needy When Disaster Strikes

When disasters occur, many Latter-day Saints and others respond generously, donating time and money to help those in need.

Because of the generosity of others, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who operates LDS Charities, sends food, clothing, medical supplies, and other emergency relief assistance to bless the lives of those with urgent needs. Last year 155 projects in 50 countries helped people around the globle. People in 175 countries and territories have been helped since 1985.

emergency-response-map Note: Dark areas on the map represent those countries receiving aid. To allow for maximum flexibility in responding to emergencies, donations to the Humanitarian Aid Fund are not earmarked for specific projects but are distributed where the need is greatest.

In recent years, the Church has responded to hundreds of requests for aid from around the globe. These include:

One hundred percent of every dollar donated is used to help those in need without regard to race, religion, or ethnic origin.

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One hundred percent of every dollar donated is used to help those in need without regard to race, religion, or ethnic origin.

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