Making a Statement
Video: Haley Rogers had never heard of BYU. But when she lost both of her parents in high school and BYU offered an athletic scholarship, she knew Provo was the right place to go.
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Student-Created Device Helps Young Violinist
Adia Cardona is a 10-year-old violinist who has exceptional skill for her age and the determination to match it. The young Provo girl also has just one hand.
Cultivating a Giving Heart
Video: Michelle Call was inspired to give by other donors who gave even when they didn’t have much to give. As an undergraduate food science student at BYU, she heard a story about Jon Huntsman, Sr., who, donated money to those in need long before he became wealthy. Call realized then that giving is not about how much money you have; it’s about cultivating a giving heart.
BYU Biologists Seek to Create First Dragonfly Family Tree
Video: The BYU team’s goal is to piece together the first-ever phylogenic (genealogical) tree of all 6,300 known dragonfly species and their ancestors.
Studying the Runoff Effects of an Environmental Double Whammy
Video: In October 2018, BYU students had the rare chance to observe how back-to-back extreme events influenced water quality and quantity in Utah County.
BYU Engineering Team Virtually Recreates Campus
Video: Using drone-captured and ground images and applying GPS systems for accuracy, a civil engineering student assembled a 3D model of the BYU campus.
Prestigious Film Festival Screens Animated BYU Film
Video: Salt , which was directed and produced by BYU students, was screened at the 2021 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival.
Cambodian Histories Preserved by BYU Researchers
Video:BYU professors and students are gathering stories from survivors of life under the Khmer Rouge regime.
BYU Students Build and Launch “Selfie Cam” with NASA
Video:More than 60 students over a five-year period helped build the inexpensive 10-centimeter CubeSat.
BYU Students Create Animatronic Cougar
Video:Designed to introduce plays and similar events, “Cosmotron,” as he is fondly known, will bring added school spirit to BYU performances.
Student Engineers Are Renowned Iceberg Trackers
Video:BYU—despite being landlocked in a state thousands of miles from the South Pole—has become a world leader in iceberg tracking.
Feeding the World with Hybrid Quinoa
Video:Teams of BYU students and their faculty mentors are enriching the world with nutritious, growable grain.
If You Cannot Go, Send
Jesus was the master teacher. He spent much of His time preparing His disciples to take His gospel of love to the world.
I Was Hungry and Ye Fed Me
Hunger affects the most vulnerable people in our world, people who cannot help themselves. Following the example of Christ, many people just like you donate to help the poor and needy of the world.
Suffer the Little Children
Each year, donations to Humanitarian Services, Church-owned schools, and other worthy causes help children to be healthy, happy, and prepared to work and serve in their respective communities.
No Longer Lost
After learning about FamilySearch, Paula Madison very quickly found her grandfather and his Chinese wife and children. After digging deeper and travelling to China, Paula no longer felt lost and was relieved that her mother was now claimed.
Oral Histories Project Saving Families
FamilySearch is collecting and preserving oral histories and oral genealogies in Africa. With the younger generation leaving African villages for larger cities, some family histories may not be passed to future generations unless we preserve them now.
Young Champion of the Earth
Eritai, a BYU–Hawaii alum from Kiribati, is using hydroponics to alleviate malnutrition and disease in his home country, and the United Nations recognized him for his effort with the Young Champion of the Earth award.
Salvaging Education in the Slums of the Philippines
Education programs in the Philippines are helping children rise out of the dumps. Thousands of children in the Philippines spend their childhood sifting through mountains of garbage seeking income selling recyclables.
Getting Orphans Into the Right Van
Orphanage organizations are working to stop human trafficking. They find and protect children, provide health care, and open doors to a better life.
Education with a Higher Purpose
LDSBC is a community of students who succeed at a high level, empowered by the Spirit and expanded opportunities.
Ruby’s Pivot
A scholarship at LDSBC enabled Ruby Berntsen to gain the education needed to enact the changes she hopes to see in herself.
Cuahtil’s New Start
An LDSBC returned missionary scholarship helped Cuauhtil Lozada start a new life and recognize his true potential.
The Lord is Building Me Up
Ethiopian orphan Ephrem Smith finds love and a sense of belonging at BYU–Hawaii, being surrounded by people with similar hopes, values, passions, and dreams.
Church Preserves Precious Records
Paper records dating back to the early 1800s are disintegrating at an alarming rate due to poor storage conditions, heat and humidity and frequent handling.
From Humble Beginnings
See many of the sacred sites of the Restoration through the eyes of children.
Heaven-Sent Angels
Video: BYU–Hawaii student Elizabeth Ramsay is from the tiny village of Holonga in the Kingdom of Tonga. However, these humble circumstances have not kept Elizabeth from dreaming big, aiming high, and looking beyond herself to bless others, both temporally and spiritually.
Gift Planning Videos
Quick explanations of important charitable tools in video format.
Making Missions Possible: Jacqueline's Story
Each year, the General Missionary Fund assists more than 22,000 missionaries from 120 countries with a portion of their mission expenses. Jacqueline Dizon from the Philippines is one of those missionaries.
Elder Ramirez - Serving in Idaho
At age 24, Fernando Ramirez put his goal to become a pilot on hold for two years to serve a full-time mission for the Church. Donations to the general missionary fund, make it possible for Elder Ramirez and thousands of other missionaries around the world to serve the Lord.
Sister Antunes - Serving with Joy
A mission call to the United States was the last thing Sister Antunes expected. Now she’s sharing her infectious testimony in Park City, Utah. Donations to the general missionary fund make it possible for Sister Antunes and thousands of other missionaries around the world to serve the Lord in the mission field.
Making Missions Possible: Expressions of Gratitude
Last year, nearly 24,000 missionaries were trained at the 14 international MTCs, which provide training to native speakers in 18 languages and second language training in nine languages. An equal number were trained in the Provo, Utah MTC, where missionaries come from 155 countries and learn 55 languages. Here are a few of their expressions of gratitude.
Making Missions Possible: Marina's Story
THIRD IN A SERIES: Sister Marina Andrade needed help from donations to the General Missionary Fund. She also needed an answer to prayer when forced to return home to Brazil in a wheelchair.
First Groups of Missionaries Complete Training at Mexico Training Center
Mormon missionaries recently trained at the new Mexico Missionary Training Center (MTC) will put their newly-acquired Spanish skills to use as they head to assigned missions in the United States and around the world.
Making Missions Possible: Nicole's Story
SECOND IN A SERIES: Every year, the General Missionary Fund assists more than 22,000 missionaries from 120 countries with a portion of their mission expenses. Nicole Alvine from Cameroon was educated in France and then decided to serve a mission.
Sister Batista – Finding Strength in the Lord
An injury in a traffic accident slowed Sister Batista down, but couldn’t stop her from sharing her irrepressible testimony. Donations to the general missionary fund make it possible for Sister Batista and thousands of other missionaries around the world to serve the Lord in the mission field.
Making Missions Possible: The Australian
A prompting received by a sister missionary at General Conference leads to a referral. She spent weeks trying to contact the referral with no success. Imagine her when she meets a stranger from Australia, whom is the very person she has been trying to contact.
Making Missions Possible: Jasmina’s Story
Sister Back feels very honored and fortunate to serve her mission on Temple Square. One of 222 sisters there, she feels she is walking on sacred grounds every day. From Finland, Sister Back gained a desire to serve a mission when she saw the gospel change the life of a friend.
Moving the Work Forward
Because of generous donations to the General Missionary Fund, nearly 24,000 need-based missionaries have received training in one of the 14 international missionary training centers (MTCs). An equal number were trained in the Provo MTC, where missionaries come from 155 countries and learn in 55 languages.
Finding the Loves of His Life in Laie
Nelson, a BYU–Hawaii IWORK student from Tahiti who works at the Polynesian Cultural Center, says he found the two loves of his life in Laie: his passion for art and graphic design and his wife, Rahei.
From Child Laborer to Child Liberator
Sery, an IWORK student from the Ivory Coast, was abandoned and forced into child labor at a young age. He found his way to BYU-Hawaii, and his experience there inspired and empowered him to return to his country and help children who are suffering the same circumstances that he endured.
Tennis and faith: Andy's Story
Andy was a well-known tennis player in China with a lot going for him. Deep inside he always had questions about faith.
Opening Doors of Opportunity
RJ, a BYU-Hawaii IWORK student from the Philippines, went from imitating artwork from Church magazines to studying art in Paris and New York thanks to scholarships and internships.
Finding a Way and Forging a Path for Others to Follow
Battsey, a BYU-Hawaii student from Mongolia who is studying accounting, took English courses online before coming to campus. She is now an online mentor for students back home and an IWORK student.”
Weak Things Become Strong
Kazu, a BYU-Hawaii student from Japan, struggled to learn English as a high school student. His desire to attend BYU–Hawaii motivated him to study hard, and he finished in the top of his class. Now he is enjoying opportunities he didn’t imagine were possible.
At BYU-Hawaii, Raife Honed the Traits He Needs to Reach His Potential
Raife, a BYU–Hawaii student from Australia, strives to stretch himself and achieve his potential through opportunities to develop communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
Polly Finds Happiness in a Gospel-Centered Education
Polly Mak had a dream about education and religion. Her odyssey took her from Hong Kong to Laie, Hawaii where donors helped her take her dream to reality.
I See a School
At his inauguration, President John S. Tanner spoke powerfully on the inspired mission and purpose of BYU-Hawaii.
One of Nine: Faith and Examples Lead Fijian to Laie
Jone, a BYU–Hawaii student from Fiji, speaks of how the Lord took care of his family after his father passed away. He has learned peace building and made friends from around the world at BYU–Hawaii.
Yoko follows dream of attending university
Yoko, a BYU-Hawaii student from Hong Kong, says her faith left her homeless but not hopeless. It took her 10 years to become a student. She says she learns and grows so she can better give and serve.
Setting an Example
Meet Siniteke Fotu, an IWORK student from Tonga. As the oldest of 11 children, Teke has been the example for her younger siblings by finishing high school, serving a full-time mission, and attending college. Her father is a humble farmer, but she is able to attend BYU-Hawaii thanks to support from generous donors. After graduating she plans to return home and work in government.”
Nanako
Nanako, a student from Japan student prays to know about Heavenly Father's plan for her future. She finds her answer at BYU-Hawaii.
The road to leadership: Uli from Tonga
Uli, a BYU-Hawaii art student and sculptor from Tonga, says his school experience and Church callings in Laie helped him develop leadership skills that will bless him and his family.
Kalavati: From Fiji to BYU-Hawaii
Going to BYU-Hawaii from Fiji was one of the most unique blessings that Kalavati had ever experienced.
Taking these blessings back to Tonga
Ruby hopes to use her BYU-Hawaii education to make a small difference in the lives of people back home in Tonga.
Denzil Kumar of Fiji studies music through IWORK at BYU-Hawaii
After he obtains his degree in music at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Denzil Kumar hopes to return to Fiji to teach music to others like him, who want to work in the field of music.
"Angels We Have Heard On High" - BYU-Hawaii Choir
Celebrate Christmas this year with BYU-Hawaii and their choir singing "Angels We Have Heard On High."
Discover Your Potential and Become an Instrument in the Lord’s Hands
Raife Cambell's mission launched him into new patterns of life and learning, and launched a desire for additional education. This led him to BYU Hawaii, where he built upon the tools he had gained serving the Lord. He also met his wife. He credits donors with blessing his life. Discover how you can become a blessing in the lives of students like Raife.
IWORK gives Carrie a second chance
Carrie, from New Zealand, is an IWORK student at BYU-Hawaii who works at the Polynesian Cultural Center. She is grateful and wants to share what she has learned with her family at home.
Jin Hua Ho of China
Jin Hua Ho, a Chinese convert reaps blessings from his Church membership. He discovers that doors open to family relationships, a mission, and most recently an educational opportunity at BYU-Hawaii—made possible by generous donors.
Ji lost everything before he found what he really wanted
After making his way from the Korean orphanage where he spent most of his childhood, Ji found new faith, and then a fresh start at BYU-Hawaii.
IWORK Aid Helps Thailand Student
Thailand student gets donor-funded IWORK financial aid to help fund a culturally-fulfilling and educationally-rewarding experience at BYU-Hawaii.
Planned Giving
A special type of charitable gift called a planned gift can pass along tax benefits and values to your heirs.
Illustrating a Pathway
Ashley Smith got a clear vision of what she was going to do in her life at BYU-Idaho. Her scholarship helped turn her illustration training into a creative and viable business.
Pathway in Ghana: Adeola's Story
The most important factor that helps people move to a better life is education. But education is such a struggle In West Africa. It is very expensive. Eighty percent of the population cannot afford higher education. Today, BYU-Idaho is breaking down those barriers with a new online program called Pathway. Watch this video about Adeola's experience as a student in the Pathway program.
Wilde about Pathway
What happens when the parents of five children both realize their education is insufficient? Can they drop everything and go back to school?
BYU-Idaho Improves the Quality Experience of its Students
President Clark shares how BYU-Idaho prepares students to become disciple leaders in their homes, at church, and throughout the world. He invites you to join in blessing the lives of students.
The BYU-Idaho Experience Prepares Students to Succeed
May is a natural leader. Her work ethic and values landed her a key job at a prestigious digital media company.
Here's Where Your Gift Goes
Ever wonder what happened to the money you gave to BYU-Idaho? We think it was money well spent, but don't take our word for it. Watch and see.
New Educational Program Is Providing Opportunity for Thousands Worldwide
In addition to the obvious educational and career benefits Pathway can provide, perhaps the most valuable aspect of this program for participants is the spiritual nourishment that comes through regular gospel study and the association of fellow students.
Church Provides Furniture to Utah Ronald McDonald House
Humanitarian outreach by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is benefiting many people throughout the country through dozens of non-profit organizations in Utah and surrounding states.
Looking Back on Relief Efforts in Chile: 2010 Earthquake Response
After the devastating 2010 earthquake in Santiago, Chile, LDS Charities helped citizens find water, food, and shelter.
Madera Miracle
When Jamie Hansen arrived at the vineyard on Christmas Day, he found something totally unexpected... the fields were full of Church members from the Madera Spanish Ward pruning the vines. They had given up their Christmas to serve the Savior on His holy day.
The Moment I Was Shot I Knew I Would Never Walk Again
Millions of Syrian refugees have been impacted by the Syrian civil war that broke out in 2011. Watch and listen to Nadia’s story; A 12 year old Syrian refugee child who, while fleeing Syria, was shot in the back and paralyzed.
Be the Someone
Naima spent her entire childhood in a refugee camp in Kenya. Now she has a Master’s in Social Work and is making a difference in the lives of families, helping and lifting others as she was helped and lifted.
Clean Water in Guatemala
Clean Water in Guatemala
Neonatal Care in South America
Elder Holland talks about the universal joy of motherhood and birth, and the blessings to both provided by neonatal resuscitation training.
Mormon Representatives Discuss Church Humanitarian Efforts at the United Nations
Representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed the role of the Church’s global humanitarian outreach efforts at a meeting at the United Nations in New York City on 27 February 2014. The gathering was part of the Focus on Faith series of the Nongovernmental Organizations (NGO) Relations and Advocacy Section of the U.N.’s Department of Public Information (DPI).
Hope in the World
LDS Charities provides hygiene training and clean water wells for hundreds of sites in impoverished Sierra Leone.
My Hero
Ten years ago on 9/11, most of us were focused on the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City. But Liz Howell was focused on the Pentagon, 228 miles away in Washington, D.C. That's where her husband, Brady, had just landed his dream job in national security following graduate school. Liz tells about her tragic loss and her touching recovery.
Mormons, Other Groups Work Together on Oklahoma Tornado Cleanup
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are working with other religious groups and charity organizations to assist victims of a tornado that tore up to a two-mile-wide by 17-mile-long swath of destruction through the city of Moore, Oklahoma, on 20 May. The tornado claimed 24 lives and injured nearly 400 others.
The Widow’s Mite
The Widow’s Mite
Filmmaker Shows Why Mormons Help Hurricane Sandy Victims
Joshua Brown, a Church member in the New York area made a video to document the relief efforts and to encourage more volunteers to help.
Syrian Blankets Donated
Civil strife in Syria has brought about 200,000 people to live in camps. When asked what they needed, they had one request.
Moore, Oklahoma, Woman Leaves For Mormon Mission in Wake of Tornado
Forty years ago, Glenn Orr built the Orr Family Farm, a farm-themed amusement park and horse stables that attract thousands of visitors each year from Oklahoma and beyond. But when a powerful tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma, on 20 May, the Orr Family Farm was decimated. Amid the chaos and cleanup, family member Shelby Orr is leaving for 18 months of service as a Mormon missionary.
Mormon Volunteers Building Homes for Typhoon Haiyan Victims
Several months after a devastating typhoon struck the Philippines, relief efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) continue in some of the hardest hit areas of the country. Disaster response has now turned to relief efforts as volunteers are learning to build homes for residents still without shelter.
Humanitarian Overview
Emergency Response is a key component of the overall LDS Charities mission. This unique infographic video shows the annual impact of the life-saving efforts of the LDS Church.
Riqui's Wheelchair
Riqui traveled eight-kilometers twice each day in a broken wheelchair. See how a brand-new rugged wheelchair donated through LDS Charities changed his life.
Mormon Missionaries Bid Farewell to Colleagues After Typhoon Haiyan
More than 200 Mormon missionaries serving in the Philippines Tacloban Mission were displaced by the 8 November 2013 Typhoon Haiyan. All of those missionaries, apart from some who have concluded their mission service, are now filling new assignments in one of 11 other missions in the islands.
Mayerlinth's Mobility
A young woman receives a set of prosthetic legs that enable her to walk again after being struck by a vehicle over 10 years ago
Coming Together to Provide Aid to Refugees in Europe
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is continuing its long-standing partnership with international humanitarian organizations to tend to the dire needs of refugees entering Europe. Support is underway to provide food, shelter, clothing and medical supplies and other life-sustaining necessities.
A Thousand Days
By digging wells and boreholes in drought-stricken countries of Africa, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helps provide health and happiness to entire villages.
Improving Access to Vision Care
Improving Access to Vision Care
Wheelchair Wonder Boy!
Zack’s Shack fundraising effort has now blessed 332 lives with mobility worldwide.
Donors Bless Lives
President Thomas S. Monson teaches: “No one has learned the meaning of living until he has surrendered his ego to the service of his fellow man. Service to others is akin to duty, the fulfillment of which brings true joy.”
Self-Reliance Means Turning to God
To bless the lives of others requires us to achieve a level of self-reliance. Sometimes, however, the very act of sacrificing and serving others can strengthen our capacity to provide for ourselves and others.
For Such a Time as This
Just as Esther showed her faith by standing up for the Jews, we show our faith by following the example Jesus Christ set by loving and lifting one another. (Esther 1-4)
A Modern Twist on an Age-Old Story
Whether in your neighborhood or across the globe. It is for people like you - givers like you - that we share this modern twist on the age-old story of The Widow’s Mite. We hope you enjoy this short film and accept with it our heartfelt appreciation.
One Minute Guide to Donor Advised Fund
Donor advised funds are a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving. Even those who give modest charitable donations may involve and teach their family life-long habits and values.
How to Raise a Family of Philanthropists
The president of Deseret Trust Company invites you to learn about their donor advised fund. It’s a personal approach to charitable giving that allows you to involve children and grandchildren in the decision-making process. In 90 seconds, David G. Moore will explain how you can use this fund to teach family values and build the kingdom.
Mother, the Great Teacher
This Mother’s Day we add our tribute to the women who follow prophetic counsel to learn all they can. Who better to educate than mothers whose knowledge and understanding influences generations.
Cultivating a Giving Heart
Michelle Call was inspired to give by other donors who gave even when they didn’t have much to give. As an undergraduate food science student at BYU, she heard a story about Jon Huntsman, Sr., who, donated money to those in need long before he became wealthy. Call realized then that giving is not about how much money you have; it’s about cultivating a giving heart.
The Polynesian Cultural Center Celebrates 50 Years
PCC performers celebrate 50 years at the Days of '47 annual parade in 2012.
Megan Took A Leap of Faith and Found Her Future
Megan Boone's donor-funded scholarship helped pay for a one-year program at LDS Business College that helped snag a full-time job in a weak economy.
You Won't Believe What's Happening at LDS Business College
A top U.S. recruiting firm recently partnered with three of America’s best schools to provide better candidates for their Fortune 500 clients—like American Express, Wells Fargo, and AT&T. The three schools they selected? Cornell, Harvard, and LDS Business College. Why is everyone paying so much attention to the BC? Watch the video to find out.
Olivia's Story
When Olivia was injured, her dream of becoming a ballerina was over. With prayer and the help of a scholarship, she was able to find a new path.
Grateful Student Finds Fast Track to Career
Magen Boone's scholarship helped pay for a one-year program at LDS Business College that snagged an internship and then a full-time job in a weak economy.
Student finds future through LDSBC
Student finds future through LDSBC
How LDSBC is Making a Difference in Students' Lives
LDS Business College can accelerate the dreams of students in an environment cultivated for learning.
Making Most of Education
Brooklyn faced the challenge and found the hand of the Lord in her life.
Daniel Carter - LDS Business College
Daniel Carter was lost, but found himself along with renewed confidence at LDSBC.
Growth Comes through Challenges
Lorri failed several job interviews but soon found the reason--and her purpose in life--following a personal revelation to go back to school.
"I am ready to be taught."
Adrienne Lauaki came from New Zealand to find her dreams fulfilled at LDSBC.