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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

News Feature: Founders’ Day Video Features Renewed International Promise to Fight for Justice and Equality

Inspired by the Founder of The Salvation Army's famous rallying call, this is a new working of 'I'll Fight' for 2020

Practical, Educational and Musical Salvation Army COVID-19 Responses Support Vulnerable and Needy People Worldwide

Globally, in excess of 10 million cases of COVID-19 infection have now been recorded by the World Health Organization

My Coronavirus Story: Captain Astrid Carillo (Guatemala)

The Salvation Army’s school coordinator for Guatemala reveals that, despite the difficulties of COVID-19, the situation is bringing people together.

Stay Alert

Remembering to stay alert to God in a world full of obstacles and distractions.
Tanzania

My Coronavirus Story: Captain Stivina Sinana (Tanzania)

Captain Stivina Sinana, shares how life in the east African nation has changed because of COVID-19

Distributing essential supplies to refugees in Boa Vista, Brazil
Brazil
Italy and Greece
Mexico
Middle East
Refugees
Spain and Portugal
Uganda

COVID-19 and World Refugee Day: Salvation Army Meeting Needs of Displaced People Internationally

UNHCR reports there are currently 71m displaced people globally; 134 refugee-hosting countries have reported local transmission of coronavirus

Salvation Army COVID-19 Responses Large and Small Continue Thanks to Strategic Partnerships

Around the world, The Salvation Army continues to respond to human needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

My Coronavirus Story: 'Sumita', India

In SE India, a community health response saved a man’s life and gave his wife new purpose – that has led to her becoming part of TSA’s COVID-19 response:

The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Give Thanks and Share COVID-19 Thoughts and Responses in Revealing Video Interview

In an exclusive video interview, the leaders speak openly and passionately about lockdown and the challenges and opportunities presented.