‘The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?’
Psalm 27:1 NIVFor 160 years, we have envisioned women who are empowered by the gospel, enriched by local and global connections, equipped to fulfil their potential, and engaged in positively impacting the world.
It’s baked into The Salvation Army's DNA to overcome inequality. Catherine Booth advocated for women in ministry and leadership. She was a leader and an evangelist in her own right and had a co-equal role with William Booth, who was very insistent about the role of women.
Watch our video to learn more about how Salvation Army women use their voices to make a difference in the world.
Special thanks and additional credits to The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory.
Faith-Based Facilitation is a way of helping people think, talk, explore and respond to issues in the light of faith.
A downloadable map showing countries in which The Salvation Army is at work.
For 160 years, The Salvation Army has embraced the world with the love of Jesus, sharing the life-giving Spirit of God in communities around the world.
Responding to modern slavery and human trafficking is woven into The Salvation Army’s DNA.
Social justice has been a key component of The Salvation Army’s mission since its inception in 1865.