Presbyterian Mission Agency natural disasters Archives

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to launch online series this week

Posted May 26th, 2021

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s new webinar episode features efforts to support the people of Honduras in the wake of natural disasters.

A rising tide of urgency

Posted February 6th, 2020

When discussing the issue of forced migration, we see images in the U.S. of violence and economic inequality in Central America, South America and parts of the Middle East.

Southern California communities devastated by recent mudslides

Posted January 16th, 2018

Residents of Montecito, Ventura and Santa Barbara are still reeling from the recent mudslides that have left residents dead, injured and homeless. Sticky sludge and mud can be seen up to the rooftops in homes along the pathway of destruction in Santa Barbara. Witnesses say the rocks, trees, boulders and houses came plowing through the communities in a matter of seconds.

Minute for Mission: Disability Inclusion

Posted April 18th, 2017

All of us face the possibility of dealing with natural disasters. Depending on where you live, these can include hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, earthquakes, floods and wildfires. Preparing for and dealing with disasters can be stressful for everyone, but disasters can be especially challenging for people with disabilities — including the elderly.

The heart of Haiti beats strong following Hurricane Matthew

Posted October 6th, 2016

Through the eyes and ears of her friends on the scene, Cindy Corell shares about Hurricane Matthew’s unwelcome assault upon Haiti and the resolve of the amazingly resilient people she’s been sent to serve. At the time of this posting, Hurricane Matthew had reportedly killed at least 25 people, most in Haiti.

Presbyterian Youth Triennium offering will help youth in Asia

Posted July 19th, 2016

This year’s Triennium participants will have the opportunity to help youth and families in Asia by giving generously to the offering collected on Wednesday, July 20. These funds will help transform shipping containers headed for landfills into a storm-resistant classroom for students at the National Heroes Institute in Leyte.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Posted June 2nd, 2016

Mission co-workers share God’s love through multifaceted ministries For PC(USA) mission co-workers in Latin America and the Caribbean, doing the work of the Lord can mean serving in many ways. A few examples: