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General Lyndon Buckingham speaks into the heart of The Salvation Army with Global Call to Action

General Lyndon Buckingham, international leader of The Salvation Army, has issued a powerful Global Call to Action to Salvationists, employees and...

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Emergency response
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Philippine typhoon response

The Salvation Army provides emergency relief support for Typhoon Ragasa victims in the Philippines.

Prepare, India
Conflict
Emergency response

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025

The Salvation Army joins the global community in commemorating International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 (13 October) – a day to raise...

Ecumenism
International Headquarters
The General
United Kingdom and Ireland

Salvation Army recognises appointment of next Archbishop of Canterbury

The Salvation Army’s international leader General Lyndon Buckingham has congratulated the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE...

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New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa

United in spirit, culture and mission

International leaders minister in home territory

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International Headquarters

The Salvation Army celebrates the launch of new online magazine

A redesigned and reimagined All the World is now live!

Education
International Headquarters

The International Online Symposium on Ageing: Exploring the Opportunities of an Ageing World

Join us for a powerful two-day online event (12 to 13 November, 10 am–1 pm GMT) as we explore the global ageing demographic and the opportunities it...

General Lyndon and Commissioner Bronwyn, pictured with corps officer Captain Jacqueline Coates, are gifted a 'Jesus board' during their visit to Dunstable
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United Kingdom and Ireland

Salvation Army leader urges bold witness in divided world

The international leader of The Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham, has challenged Salvationists to remain bold, compassionate witnesses in a...

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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...

People wade through flood waters
Emergency response
India Northern

Monsoon devastation in Northern India

The Salvation Army responds

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

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Earthquake in Myanmar

The Salvation Army mobilises resources following the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake

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Compass

General Lyndon Buckingham speaks into the heart of The Salvation Army with Global Call to Action

General Lyndon Buckingham, international leader of The Salvation Army, has issued a powerful Global Call to Action to Salvationists, employees and supporters around the world. In a stirring appeal, the General urges the international movement to

House with roof blown off
Emergency response
Philippines

Philippine typhoon response

The Salvation Army provides emergency relief support for Typhoon Ragasa victims in the Philippines.

Prepare, India
Conflict
Emergency response

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025

The Salvation Army joins the global community in commemorating International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 (13 October) – a day to raise awareness, to empower the next generation to build a resilient future and to ensure those most at risk are

Ecumenism
International Headquarters
The General
United Kingdom and Ireland

Salvation Army recognises appointment of next Archbishop of Canterbury

The Salvation Army’s international leader General Lyndon Buckingham has congratulated the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Anglican Bishop of London, on her appointment as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

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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
France and Belgium

#FreePlugs: Salvation Army in France and Belgium Switch On New Campaign

The Salvation Army in France and Belgium is encouraging citizens to provide free access to electricity so those in need can recharge their mobile phones.

The General Calls for ‘Tsunami of Prayer’ on Sunday 19 April to Combat Worldwide Effects of COVID-19

General Brian Peddle has called the international Salvation Army to pray on Sunday 19 April 2020 for the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Salvation Army Hospitals and Clinics Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

The Salvation Army runs 30 hospitals and 200+ clinics; staff are on the front line against COVID-19

The General's Easter Message 2020

Spirit of Sacrifice

‘Let’s All Sing for Peace’ – The Salvation Army in Burundi Launches Song Ahead of Elections

As Burundi prepares for presidential elections, The Salvation Army has been working on peace-building initiatives

An Easter Letter

An Easter Letter for 2020 from Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World President of Women's Ministries for The Salvation Army

Palm Sunday: General Brian Peddle Praises COVID-19 Responders

Ahead of Palm Sunday, General Brian Peddle thanks 'essential' COVID-19 responders

Going on a (Coronavirus) Bear Hunt in Norway

The Salvation Army in Egersund has come up with a novel approach to unite the community despite social distancing rules