Compassion, Peace, and Justice: PDA in Haiti

Presbyterians have donated more than $5.3 million to the relief and recovery work following the earthquake in Haiti. The generous response has been inspiring. Working with ecumenical and international partners, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has already put over $500,000 to use for immediate assistance. More than 35,000 hygiene and baby kits have been disbursed, 15 [...]

PDA responds to Chile earthquake

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is responding to the devastating 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile on Feb. 27. The quake destroyed buildings and bridges, and triggered tsunami warnings for much of the Pacific Rim. Reports list the death toll at more than 700 and about 1.5 million homes have been destroyed. PDA is working with ecumenical [...]

PC(USA) responds to Haitian earthquakes

As the whole world knows by now, a powerful 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti on Jan. 12, resulting in catastrophic damage and thousands of deaths in an already very vulnerable country. The quake has been followed by several aftershocks, including a 5.9 aftershock one week after the initial earthquake.  The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has long had [...]