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Adults and children sing in a family choir
Denmark and Greenland
The General

Guided by God’s compass

A festival of faith, family and forward movement in Denmark

Volunteers unload supplies from a Salvation Army emergency vehicle
Emergency response
USA Southern

The Salvation Army responds to 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...

A group of young Salvationists in front of the exhibition 'Transforming lives for 160 years'
International Headquarters

Salvation Army celebrates 160 years; anticipates powerful future

Transforming lives and communities since 1865

Salvationists worshipping
USA Southern

Leaders encourage USA Southern to be champions of mission

Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill inspired and uplifted many at the territory’s commissioning weekend in Atlanta, Georgia

A choir sings on stage
USA Central

Congress underscores unity in Christ and mission

More than 2,200 people gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the Belonging 2025 congress

Sir Boyd Tunnock with the territorial leaders of the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory
United Kingdom and Ireland

Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service: Sir Boyd Tunnock

One of The Salvation Army’s highest honours has been awarded to ‘Scotland’s most famous baker’, Sir Boyd Tunnock

The Salvation Army prepares to celebrate 160th anniversary

One-hundred-and-sixty years ago next month, on 2 July 1865, evangelist William Booth preached to a crowd of people in a large tent in the East End of...

Chief of the Staff acknowledges vital partnership during USA National Headquarters visit

The Salvation Army’s Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill has visited the movement’s USA National Headquarters (NHQ) in Alexandria, Virginia.
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd in St. Peter's Square
Ecumenism

General’s representative meets Pope Leo XIV; attends inauguration mass

Lieut-Colonels Andrew and Darlene Morgan joined representatives from other churches and faiths at the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV

Major Velena Iga (centre) with her award, alongside Melania Trump and Marco Rubio
Modern slavery and human trafficking
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
Women

International Woman of Courage: Major Velena Iga

Papua New Guinea officer, Major Velena Iga, was one of eight women to receive the International Women of Courage Award in April

Emergency response updates

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

The remains of houses after the wildfires.

Wildfires in South Korea

The Salvation Army is engaged in emergency relief efforts following the single biggest wildfire ever recorded in South Korea

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Adults and children sing in a family choir
Denmark and Greenland
The General

Guided by God’s compass

A festival of faith, family and forward movement in Denmark

Volunteers unload supplies from a Salvation Army emergency vehicle
Emergency response
USA Southern

The Salvation Army responds to 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, following the devastating flooding of the Guadalupe River.

A group of young Salvationists in front of the exhibition 'Transforming lives for 160 years'
International Headquarters

Salvation Army celebrates 160 years; anticipates powerful future

Transforming lives and communities since 1865

Salvationists worshipping
USA Southern

Leaders encourage USA Southern to be champions of mission

Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill inspired and uplifted many at the territory’s commissioning weekend in Atlanta, Georgia

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response Strategy Launched Online and Across Social Media Platforms

This September, The Salvation Army will be launching Fight for Freedom, the new International Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Response Strategy.

Salvation Army’s Canadian Chaplains Caring Through COVID-19

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, four Salvation Army chaplains from across Canada share how they are coming alongside others
Italy and Greece
Refugees

The Salvation Army Partners with Government to Provide New Home for Refugees in Italy

A new residential facility has opened in Rome, Italy, this month, providing permanent accommodation for up to 14 refugees

New International Positional Statement Calls for an End to the Death Penalty

The statement – including context, biblical exploration of the issue and suggested practical steps – can be accessed at sar.my/ips.

Volunteers Making a Difference in Worldwide Salvation Army COVID-19 Response

The Salvation Army continues to serve those affected in numerous ways by coronavirus and the economic ramifications of control measures.

The Salvation Army Responds in Texas as Hurricane Hanna Strikes

Salvation Army staff and volunteers have been deployed to provide help and support in affected communities.
Indonesia

My Coronavirus Story: Lieut-Colonel Alberth Sarimin (Indonesia)

Alberth says that staff at The Salvation Army’s 107 schools in the country have found ways in which to care for their pupils

Salvation Army in the Solomon Islands Responds to Cyclone and Coronavirus

The Salvation Army has been working in the Burns Creek settlement in East Honiara to ensure food security and mitigate against a rise in crime

My Coronavirus Story: Patrik Herak (United Kingdom)

Patrik shares how his Czech-speaking congregation has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and how God has made his presence felt