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Modern slavery and human trafficking

The Salvation Army and World Evangelical Alliance call for action on child labour

The Salvation Army has released a joint statement with the World Evangelical Alliance to coincide with the United Nations 60th Session of the Human...

People wade through flood waters
Emergency response
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Monsoon devastation in Northern India

The Salvation Army responds

Church Partnership Program team members hold the award
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands

The Salvation Army in Papua New Guinea is honoured with inclusivity award

The award recognises The Salvation Army’s extensive geographic reach and inclusive engagement efforts across its programmes.

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Children and young people

EYE 2025: Young people across Europe dare to look up

Young Salvationists invited to look up and see God moving across Europe and their lives.

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Emergency response

World Humanitarian Day 2025

The Salvation Army joins the global community in commemorating World Humanitarian Day 2025 (19 August) – a day to honour the courage, compassion and...

USA Southern Territorial Secretaries along with cadets and Bible Conference delegates, pray a blessing over the international leaders
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International leaders encourage USA Southern Salvationists to be ‘Kingdom influencers’

General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham have encouraged and challenged delegates to the USA Southern Territory Bible Conference...

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Children and young people
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Salvation Army young leaders speak into Compass

Representative Salvation Army young people from around the world convened at Sunbury Court, United Kingdom, from 27 June to 3 July 2025 for the...

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Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand

Weekend of spiritual renewal and celebration in Singapore

Salvationists and community partners gathered to reflect on the enduring call to serve, celebrate milestones of faith and affirm the Army’s mission to...

A Salvation Army team issue food vouchers for refugees
Eastern Europe
Refugees

The Salvation Army in Georgia awarded for its support of Ukrainian refugees

The Salvation Army in Georgia has been awarded the Order of St Panteleimon in recognition of its outstanding work in supporting Ukrainian refugees.

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Emergency response
Korea

The Salvation Army responds to record-breaking rainfall in Korea

The response focused on delivering urgent humanitarian aid – including meals, hygiene kits and essential supplies – to displaced residents and relief...

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Record-breaking rainfall in South Korea

The Salvation Army’s response focused on delivering urgent humanitarian aid – including meals, hygiene kits and essential supplies – to displaced residents and relief workers.

Volunteers unload supplies from a Salvation Army emergency vehicle

Catastrophic Texas floods

Emergency Disaster Services teams are working around the clock to provide meals, drinks and emotional and spiritual care to communities in Central Texas, USA

A partially collapsed hotel in Myanmar

Earthquake in Myanmar

The Salvation Army mobilises resources following the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake

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Image of Palais des Nations
Children and young people
Justice
Modern slavery and human trafficking

The Salvation Army and World Evangelical Alliance call for action on child labour

The Salvation Army has released a joint statement with the World Evangelical Alliance to coincide with the United Nations 60th Session of the Human Rights Council to support the urgent call to end the worst forms of child labour. 

People wade through flood waters
Emergency response
India Northern

Monsoon devastation in Northern India

The Salvation Army responds

Church Partnership Program team members hold the award
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands

The Salvation Army in Papua New Guinea is honoured with inclusivity award

The award recognises The Salvation Army’s extensive geographic reach and inclusive engagement efforts across its programmes.

Young people raise their hands in worship
Children and young people

EYE 2025: Young people across Europe dare to look up

Young Salvationists invited to look up and see God moving across Europe and their lives.

New International Leaders welcomed to International Headquarters

A day of new beginnings' was the description of International Secretary to the Chief of the Staff Commissioner Ray Houghton when he welcomed the new inte

General John Larsson and Commissioner Freda Larsson bid fond farewell to International Headquarters

The Larssons' retirement certificates were presented by Retired General John Gowans in a low-key meeting at International Headquarters, attended by the in

Relief Team Returns to Earthquake-struck Region of Pakistan

The Salvation Army's International Emergency Team is back at work in some of the areas of Pakistan affected badly by last October's devastating earthquake

Salvation Army responds after tornadoes rip through Midwestern United States

Salvation Army emergency disaster services (EDS) personnel responded after a series of tornadoes ripped through the Midwestern United States (the Midwest)

Sub-Saharan Africa Famine Relief - Update 3: Water - More Precious than Gold

Major Cedric Hills (International Emergency Services Coordinator) recently returned from an assessment visit to Kenya, where a severe drought has resulted

Sub-Saharan Africa Famine Relief - Update 2: A View from the Field

Damaris Frick, seconded from The Salvation Army in Germany, was part of the International Emergency Services assessment team which looked at how The Salva

Sub-Saharan Africa Famine Relief - Update 1: 'Food for Fees' programme launched in Kenya

The Government of Kenya recently launched an international appeal for humanitarian assistance and partners such as The Salvation Army are stepping forward

Seventy Tsunami-hit Families Benefit from Salvation Army Housing Project in India

Tsunami survivors in India have been provided with housing and new opportunities thanks to the work of The Salvation Army's India Central Territory and fi

Salvation Army responds in Philippines

Salvation Army officers in Cantamuk have responded to Friday's mudslide in the Philippines.