In 2012, Hurricane Sandy made its way through the Caribbean leaving in its wake great devastation and loss. Both urban and rural communities sought to rebuild after this storm. Covenant World Relief was able to respond through disaster relief efforts…
Bangladesh Slum Neighborhood Improving Sanitation
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Bangladesh, Water
In a slum neighborhood surrounding Dhaka, Bangladesh, Covenant World Relief has partnered with Water 1st in establishing clean water systems and toilets in the crowded urban environment. These water systems are built with loans given to community members, which are …
Unveil Yourselves, Women of Africa: A Call for Peace
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Kenya, Women
In West Pokot, Kenya, Philipine (Pini) Chepkoech Kidulah and her support staff at Jitokeze Wamama Wafrika are bringing a new element of transformation to the communities through addressing conflict between the Pokot and Turkana people. Jitokeze Wamama Wafrika (Swahili for: …
Meet Our Partner: Haiti Christian Development Fund
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Agriculture, Haiti, Water
In existence for more than 25 years, the Haiti Christian Development Fund (HCDF) is a faith-based organization that has been partnering with the people of Fond-des-Blancs, Haiti to participate in discipleship, education, community development, and leadership development. HCDF originally partnered …
Update: Partners in Transformation in the Caribbean, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico
Below is an update from our missionaries, Gary and Mary Lou Sander, who are currently serving in Colombia:
In October of 2012, Covenant World Relief (CWR), which participates in God’s transforming mission in the world through disaster relief and …