disaster relief
U.S. naval ship helps with New Zealand earthquake recovery
The USS Sampson and its two helicopters are assisting New Zealand in humanitarian relief efforts following an earthquake.
Repairing a historic palace in Nepal
The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has awarded a grant to help repair the Gaddi Baithak building in Nepal and ensure it can resist earthquakes.
These Republicans and Democrats put their politics aside. Here’s why.
Putting partisanship aside, young Republicans and Democrats are working together to help a Louisiana community after it was devastated by a flood.
U.S. nearing goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees
The United States is closing in on its goal of welcoming 10,000 refugees from war-torn Syria by the end of September. President Obama set that target.
After the riots, a library in Baltimore becomes the community’s core
In most libraries you find shelves filled with reading material. This one has other valuable resources for a riot-torn community.
Growing strong in Haiti, one community at a time
After tragedy struck Haiti, one survivor knew he should become a community leader. Now, his programs focus on peace building and urban agriculture.
In Houston, young Muslims step up to serve the needy
Houston members of United Muslim Relief USA are serving their community in ways ranging from helping flood victims to feeding the homeless.
U.S. recommits to helping the world end genocide
The Atrocities Prevention Board monitors worldwide threats to civilians, takes steps to prevent atrocities and, if prevention fails, mobilizes a response.
What are Russia and the separatists hiding?
The conflict in Ukraine has worsened, violence has increased, and challenges to the implementation of the Minsk cease-fire agreements have only grown.