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Our name is a reminder that the humanitarian effort of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is made possible primarily through the generous contributions of its members, known as Latter-day Saints.
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A Fight to End the Silent Killer of Mothers and Newborns across South Sudan
In South Sudan, 91 percent of all pregnant women deliver in their homes without access to a skilled birth attendant.
A Brighter, Healthy, More Nutritious Future for Refugees
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given USA for UNHCR US$2 million to provide shelter and core relief items to those displaced by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
How the Church Is Helping Refugees in Europe
Relief supplies — including sleeping bags, cots and tents — are being delivered to local government agencies, the Red Cross and other NGOs.
Emergency Relief Efforts and Hope During COVID-19
Latter-Day Saint Charities Is Providing Relief Aid to Afghan Refugees. Here’s How You Can Help.
Community of Sharing: Laie Hawaii Crops Farm
2 Billion COVID-19 Vaccinations Roll out to At-Risk Populations Church donation helps support UNICEF’s role in global effort
We Have a Charge to Take Care of This Marvelous Earth
Helping Refugee and Immigrant Women Gain Economic Opportunity
How the Church Is Providing Vision Care for Individuals in West Africa
One of the many humanitarian initiatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to provide vision care to individuals around the world.
Family Displaced by Conflict in Ukraine: “We Left Everything and Just Ran for Our lives”
This article has been adapted for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with permission from the World Food Programme. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given the World Food Programme US$2 million to help purchase food for those displaced by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
Our Healthcare Legacy
The Church’s legacy of caring for health needs continues today and is an integral part of Latter-day Saint Charities’ mission. We provide healthcare services through immunizations, maternal and newborn health, wheelchair assistance, and vision and hearing care initiatives.
Guidelines on Homemade Cloth Face Masks
Working to Prevent Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria Through the COVID-19 Crisis
Deseret Industries: Creating Self-Reliant Futures
Emina's Garden: Planting Seeds of Self-Reliance
Regaining Independence through the Gift of Sight
The Power of Sight: How We Work to Improve Vision Care
What We Do
Donations from members are used around the world to help people improve their lives. Since 1985, donations have allowed us to provide assistance to millions of people in 197 countries and territories.
See where your donations are being used.
Map of Current Projects