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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

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...

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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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

The General Calls for Prayer After Brussels Attacks

General André Cox has called for prayers following terrorist attacks at Brussels airport and Maelbeek metro station

Scriptural Reasoning Event at International Headquarters Increases Inter-faith Understanding

An inter-faith event at IHQ brought together Christians, Jews, Muslims and others to consider how the three faiths approach refugees
Day of Prayer

International Day of Prayer Puts Children and Young People 'Right at the Heart' of The Salvation Army

The theme for The Salvation Army's 2016 International Day of Prayer for Children is 'Right at the Heart'.

News Feature: World Day of Prayer at International Headquarters Brings Focus on Cuba

The IHQ family gathered on Thursday 3 March for a Spirit-filled celebration of the 2016 World Day of Prayer

Commissioner Rosalie Peddle Encourages Indian Women Officers at Capacity Leadership Development Seminar

19 women delegates from across six Indian territories gathered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, for a capacity leadership development seminar

The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox make Historic and History-laden Visit to Mainland China

General André Cox spent six days in mainland China, celebrating 100 years of Salvation Army ministry to Chinese people

Salvation Army Refugee Response Video from Germany Now Available

The Salvation Army's ministry to refugees in Germany is featured in a short video that is now available online

Australian Territories to be Merged

With effect from 1 January 2019 The Salvation Army’s two Australian territories, Australia Eastern and Australia Southern, will operate as one territory
Hong Kong and Macau

The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox Lead Centennial Celebrations in Hong Kong

General Cox joined in Chinese New Year and led meetings that recognised God’s faithfulness across 100 years of Salvation Army ministry to Chinese people