Caring Report 2025—Emergency Relief
In 2025, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supported 569 emergency relief projects around the world with compassion, speed, and deep commitment to Christlike service. From natural disasters to humanitarian crises, the Church worked with trusted organizations and local leaders to bring relief to those in need.
Efforts from 2025
Earthquake Relief in Myanmar and Vanuatu
When a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar in March, the Church quickly coordinated with humanitarian organizations to provide food, shelter, and support to more than 500,000 people. The Asia Area Presidency was eager to give help, stating, “We stand united with all affected communities.”
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake devastated Port Vila, Vanuatu, in December 2024, leaving many without water and electricity. The Church responded by working with the New Zealand Defence Force to deliver essential supplies and to provide four Starlink satellite units to restore communication.
Flood and Fire Relief in Africa
Following fires and flooding in Nigeria, the Church donated food and other supplies to around 2,000 families across 400 Nigerian states. Additionally, in the Republic of the Congo, the Church donated building supplies and food to the local government for distribution to families who lost their homes to floods.
Wildfire Recovery in California
In response to the devastating wildfires in Southern California, the Church donated to four nonprofit organizations: the American Red Cross, International Medical Corps, Project HOPE, and Save the Children. These contributions provided critical support for thousands of families, including shelter, medical care, and mental health services as well as educational recovery so that classrooms could reopen for distressed children.
Church meetinghouses were used as shelters and staging areas, and Family Services counselors were deployed to support affected congregations. Individuals were able to receive psychological aid, calming kits, and further support as needed for their mental health.
Restoring Hope for Mamounata
After enduring the hardships of armed conflict and severe climate challenges—including flooding, droughts, and damaging winds—Mamounata found the strength to seek safety for her family. Forced to flee their home in Burkina Faso, they arrived in a new village with almost nothing.
Though the journey was difficult, Mamounata’s story took a hopeful turn. With support from the Church and ShelterBox, she and her family received essential relief items, including tents, kitchen supplies, hygiene kits, and bedding.
“Everything has been good for us,” she shared. “From the shelter to the kitchen utensils and the blankets, mats and mosquito nets, everything has been very useful for our lives. People no longer see us sleeping under the stars. This preserves our privacy. We used to borrow kitchen utensils to prepare our food. Now, we have our own.”
“While each humanitarian organization has its own areas of specialization, we share the common goal of relieving suffering among God’s children. All of this is part of God’s work for His children.”