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

08/30/2026

"Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live."

— Ezekiel 37:9–10

08/27/2026

Communities across Chile’s Biobío and Ñuble regions are beginning the long road to recovery after devastating wildfires burned more than 42,000 hectares. Twenty-one people lost their lives, and in Penco alone, an estimated 6,000 homes were destroyed.

Our partners at the Iglesia del Pacto Evangélico de Chile (IPECH) have been serving alongside their neighbors from the beginning. Teams of volunteers are clearing debris and damaged materials, while others are providing hot meals, food, prayer, and support to affected families. IPECH is also working to identify those facing the greatest challenges so that aid and assistance can reach those who need it most. The work continues as IPECH prepares for the next phase of recovery and longer-term support.

Please pray for those in Chile grieving loved ones and rebuilding after unimaginable loss, and for our partners as they continue serving their communities. 🙏

08/26/2026

Please pray for Nepal as communities continue to face devastating disasters.

Most recently, severe flash floods have swept through communities along the Nepal-China border, taking dozens of lives and leaving hundreds missing. Families are grieving, communities have been displaced, and rescue efforts continue amid damaged roads and infrastructure.

We pray for those who have lost loved ones, those still waiting for news of the missing, and the first responders and neighbors working to bring people to safety. May God bring comfort, protection, and strength to the people of Nepal in the days ahead.

🙏 Join us in praying for Nepal.

08/25/2026

Access to a corn mill can make all the difference. 🌽

As local corn mills shut down amid ongoing crisis, families in Santa Njong, Cameroon, had to travel farther and pay more to process their maize, sometimes losing part of their harvest to spoilage. Many members of Seven Stars, a community savings group in Santa Njong, are pig farmers and smallholder farmers who have experienced displacement.

Through our partner, Society for Initiatives in Rural Development and Environmental Protection (SIRDEP), the Seven Stars group received corn mills that brought processing back into the community.

Now, farmers can process maize closer to home, reduce costs and crop losses, and more easily turn their harvest into food and animal feed, helping families keep more of what they grow and strengthen their livelihoods. 🌱

Learn how you can support communities like Santa Njong through the link in our bio.

08/23/2026

“The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.” - Habakkuk 3:19

08/20/2026

What if your gift could make an impact for generations?

There are many ways to support CWRD beyond a one-time gift. Legacy giving can extend your generosity into the future and sustain meaningful work around the world.

Swipe to explore ways to build a legacy of impact.

To learn more, email [email protected].

08/18/2026

"Resolved, that the work of the existing World Relief Committee, whose responsibility has heretofore been solely promotional in nature, be expanded by the establishment of a Commission on World Relief with responsibility for helping the poor and the afflicted at home and abroad.”
—1968 Covenant Annual Meeting

Photo: Karl Olsson and Milton Engebretson in DR Congo

Excerpt from "For Neighbor's Good"--purchase your copy through the link in bio.

08/16/2026

"Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."

John 1:12

08/14/2026

A devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, August 10, causing widespread destruction in communities including Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and surrounding areas.

CWRD is partnering with the Federation of Covenant Churches in Colombia (FIPEC) as they respond to families affected by the earthquake. Covenant leaders are already connecting with pastors and communities to assess needs and prepare assistance—including food, clean water, hygiene supplies, emergency shelter, and other essentials.

Please pray for those who are grieving, injured, or displaced—and for our Covenant partners as they serve their neighbors.

You can help make this response possible. Give to CWRD’s International Disaster Response Fund today: https://giving.covchurch.org/priorities-detail/international-disaster-response

08/13/2026

Kids Helping Kids equips children to grow in faith by serving others.

This collection of faith-based resources helps children explore global issues through a Christian lens while discovering practical ways to love their neighbors.

From caring for God's creation to responding after disasters, each lesson invites kids to learn, pray, and take meaningful action.

Whether at home, in church, or in the classroom, Kids Helping Kids encourages the next generation to live out compassion and service.

Learn more about Kids Helping Kids at the link in our bio.

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