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The international leaders sit around a coffee table with young Salvation Army members
Children and young people
The General

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...

Members of a choir from Myanmar
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.

A person in a Salvation Army t-shirt looks out at a flood-damaged road
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...

Amid the massive destruction in Jabaliya camp, a child rides his bicycle through the camp's streets.
Conflict
Justice

International Salvation Army calls for peace and goodwill

The Salvation Army grieves deeply the ongoing loss of life and human suffering in Gaza.

General Lyndon Buckingham addresses the congregation
The General
United Kingdom and Ireland

From generation to generation

International leaders call for global spiritual renewal and intergenerational vision at Together 2025

General Lyndon Buckingham speaking to the congregation
Norway, Iceland and The Faeroes
The General

Inspiring congress in Oslo unites Salvationists around Compass vision

Salvationists and friends of all ages gathered in Oslo, Norway for a powerful weekend of worship, dedication and inspiration.

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

Emergency response updates

A person in a Salvation Army t-shirt looks out at a flood-damaged road

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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The international leaders sit around a coffee table with young Salvation Army members
Children and young people
The General

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 movement’s first such gathering to be held in 28 years.

Members of a choir from Myanmar
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 bring Christ’s love to all.

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.

A person in a Salvation Army t-shirt looks out at a flood-damaged road
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 workers.

Salvation Army Assists Emergency Workers Tackling Chernobyl Wildfires

Salvation Army personnel have been providing welfare support to the frontline teams in Chernobyl's exclusion zone

Video message: General Brian Peddle considers how to pray during the pandemic

In a new video, General Brian Peddle shares how he remained connected with Salvation Army leaders and reflects on how to pray during the pandemic.

Are you OK?

In a world full of outrageous pain, Christ will continue to fill our hearts with his power and his compassion.

COVID-19 International Response Group Provides Worldwide Support in Fight Against Coronavirus

The group will provide much-needed support, freeing local Salvationists to concentrate on fulfilling pressing needs
Salvation Army COVID-19 response in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Coronavirus Pandemic: The Salvation Army’s ‘Newest’ Countries Join The Fight Against COVID-19

COVID-19 responses underway in Burkina Faso, Gabon and Thailand, as well as countries with a longer-established Salvation Army presence

News Feature: International Support and Local Knowledge Combine to Save Lives in Burkina Faso

International funding combined with local knowledge and and effort to understand most pressing needs have resulted in a COVID-19 project

Coronavirus Pandemic: The Salvation Army ‘There for Those Who Have No One to Turn To’

In almost all the countries where The Salvation Army operates, emergency responses to the COVID-19 pandemic are underway

From Sunrise to Sunset, from Samoa to Hawaii, the International Salvation Army Responds to the General’s Call to Prayer

Salvationists and friends around the world responded with passion and compassion to the General’s call to pray for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Loko cartoon

Coronavirus in The Netherlands: The Cartoonist, the Cruise Ship and the Prison Cell

All means possible are being deployed by Leger des Heils as they seek to meet homeless people’s needs arising from COVID-19