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Covenant World Relief and Development is the humanitarian aid ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

06/01/2026

“What should we do then?” the crowd asked.

John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”

– Luke 3:10-11

05/29/2026

In eastern DR Congo, communities already navigating conflict and displacement are now facing the added threat of Ebola. Local organizations and leaders are carrying the weight of response efforts in an incredibly difficult humanitarian context.

AGIR-RDC, our trusted partner in DR Congo, is preparing prevention trainings, public health education, hygiene supply distribution, and community outreach efforts to help slow the spread of the virus and care for vulnerable neighbors.

Join us in praying for strength, protection, wisdom, and healing for all those affected.

To support local response efforts in DR Congo, click on our giving link (also in bio):
https://giving.covchurch.org/priorities-detail/goma-response

05/27/2026

As the Ebola crisis continues to unfold in DR Congo, communities around Goma and Bukavu are facing another layer of crisis alongside ongoing instability, displacement, and limited humanitarian support.

Covenant World Relief & Development is working closely with trusted local partner AGIR-RDC as they prepare community awareness campaigns, prevention training, hygiene and protective supply distribution, and public health education to help vulnerable communities respond to the outbreak.

Please pray for healing for those who are sick, comfort for grieving families, protection for healthcare workers and church leaders, and wisdom for frontline responders.

Give today to support trusted local partners providing prevention resources, practical care, and hope to communities facing crisis in DR Congo.

https://giving.covchurch.org/priorities-detail/goma-response

05/26/2026

🌾 Around the world, millions of people continue to face hunger and food insecurity. Through advocacy, research, and policy engagement, Bread for the World Institute works to address the systemic causes of hunger and help build a future where all people can access nutritious food and thrive. ❤

The Global Food Security project strengthens food systems, influences policy, and mobilizes churches, advocates, and communities to respond to hunger both in the United States and globally.

Subscribe through the link in bio to learn more about partners like Bread for the World Institute and how communities around the world are working toward dignity and justice. 🌍✨

05/24/2026

“I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow… What’s important is that God makes the seed grow… For we are both God’s workers. And you are God’s field. You are God’s building.” - 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

05/21/2026

🕊️ In 1976, Kommaly Chanthavong gathered ten women displaced by war to preserve the art of traditional Lao silk weaving in Laos. What began with a few looms and a vision has grown into Mulberries Lao Sericulture, now supporting more than 3,000 farmers, weavers, and artisans across the country through organic silk farming, natural dyes, and cultural preservation. 🧵🌿

Kommaly was part of the collective Nobel Peace Prize nomination recognizing 1,000 women peacebuilders worldwide and received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2015. ✨

Subscribe to our newsletter through the link in bio to hear more stories like this from partners around the world.

05/19/2026

🏕️ On the Greek islands of Lesvos and Samos, refugees and asylum seekers from Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia, and 60+ ethnic groups are rebuilding community and purpose together through the Resident Volunteer Program of Eurorelief Hellas.

Refugees living in these camps are not just recipients of aid; they are also interpreters, mentors, tailors, teachers, hosts, and community leaders for their neighbors.

“Through contribution, individuals become more than recipients of charity and become a key part of the support for themselves, their families, and their neighbours.” 🕊️

05/17/2026

"Two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God." — 2 Corinthians 9:12

05/14/2026

🌱 In Rahbe, Lebanon, sustainable agriculture helps communities build resilience, strengthen food security, and create new opportunities for the future.

Through our partner, Middle East Revive and Thrive (MERATH), vulnerable Lebanese and Syrian families are receiving fresh produce while local farming initiatives create jobs, support livelihoods, and strengthen the local economy. From vegetable cultivation to dairy production, this project is combining practical support with long-term sustainability and community care. 🐄🥬

Support partners like these through the link in bio. 🤝

05/13/2026

A moment 80 years in the making! 🎬🏆

Pictured is filmmaker Dillon Rahill receiving a gift from CWRD Director Nils Clauson at our anniversary gala. Thank you, Dillon, for bringing this story to life.

Go and Do Likewise, our award-winning film celebrating 80 years of God’s faithfulness through CWRD, received "Best Humanitarian Film (Short)" at the World Film Festival in Cannes.

Bring the film to your church. Visit our website to request a viewing kit and access the film.

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