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Emergency Response

Canadian Churches Respond to Emergencies
This brochure, published in 2001, attempts to answer two frequently asked questions: "How is the United Church responding?" and "What can I do?"
Emergency Response FAQ
Read answers to frequently asked questions about appeals and supragifts, relief work, and grants to partner projects.
How the United Church Responds to Emergencies
An overview of how the United Church responds to emergencies through an ongoing fund, special appeals, and membership in ecumenical coalitions.

Annual Disbursements

Emergency Responses

  • United Church Responds to the Earthquake Crisis in China
    United Church partners Amity and ACT Alliance are responding to the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck China's Qinghai Province on April 14.
    2010/04/21
  • United Church Responds to Earthquake in Chile
    United Church of Canada staff are working through the ACT Alliance to respond to the earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday, February 27.
    2010/03/01
  • Haiti Earthquake Appeal Updates
    Up-to-date information on developments in the United Church’s January 2010 appeal for donations to support relief and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.
    2010/01/14
  • Haiti Earthquake Appeal
    In response to the humanitarian crisis provoked in Haiti by the serious earthquake on January 12, the United Church is appealing for donations to support relief and reconstruction efforts.
    2010/01/13
  • United Church Responds to Hurricane Ida in Central America
    Salvadoran organizations, including United Church partners Emmanuel Baptist Church and ADES, have been monitoring the situation and providing immediate assistance.
    2009/11/10
  • Pastoral Letter from Philippines
    A letter from the National Council of Churches in the Philippines, written as Northern Luzon braces for an anticipated third typhoon.
    2009/10/21
  • Disasters Hit Samoa, Indonesia, and the Philippines
    The United Church partner organizations report on recent disasters in Asia and the Pacific.
    2009/10/02
  • United Church Responds to Philippine Flood Emergency
    The United Church of Canada is contributing $10,000 to partners in the Philippines after the September 27 flood disaster.
    2009/09/28
  • United Church Contributes Funds for Hunger Relief in Kenya
    The United Church of Canada will contribute $200,000 of funds held in trust in the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) to help address drought-induced hunger in the east African country of Kenya.
    2009/09/04
  • UN Warns World on Africa Drought
    The drought that is ravaging much of East Africa is being monitored by The United Church of Canada.
    2009/09/01
  • Recent Emergency Support for United Church Partners
    The United Church has offered support through the Emergency Response fund to partners responding to emergencies in Taiwan, Peru, and Honduras.
    2009/08/21
  • Support for Displaced People in Sri Lanka
    ACT International, of which the United Church is a member, is coordinating an appeal for over 265,000 people displaced by the recent war.
    2009/06/10
  • Australian Bush Fire Disaster
    The United Church of Canada calls for support for those affected by bush fires that have swept through southeastern Australia.
    2009/02/20
  • Partners Work for Agricultural Recovery in Zimbabwe
    In Zimbabwe, the United Church of Canada, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and Christian Care are engaged in a program to help address chronic food insecurity and promote agricultural recovery.
    2008/12/15
  • Caribbean Hurricanes Emergency Appeal
    In response to the humanitarian crisis in Haiti, Cuba, and other Caribbean countries provoked by a series of hurricanes, the United Church is appealing for donations.
    2008/09/16
  • Caribbean Hurricanes
    Hurricanes Gustav and Hanna have affected United Church of Canada partners in eight Caribbean countries.
    2008/09/04
  • Earthquake in China Updates
    Updates on how the United Church of Canada and partners in China are responding to the May 12 earthquake.
    2008/05/16
  • Earthquake in China
    The United Church of Canada is consulting with partners to determine how to support those affected by the May 11 earthquake in China.
    2008/05/13
  • Cyclone Nargis Appeal Updates
    The latest developments on the United Church’s response to the crisis in Myanmar (Burma).
    2008/05/09
  • Cyclone Nargis Devastates Myanmar
    The United Church of Canada is supporting victims of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar in cooperation with other organizations.
    2008/05/07
  • United Church Supports Cyclone Victims in Bangladesh
    The United Church of Canada is supporting victims of Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh, in cooperation with Action by Churches Together and Canadian Churches in Action.
    2007/11/21
  • Hurricane Noel in Mexico and the Caribbean
    The United Church of Canada is monitoring the impact of Hurricane Noel and inviting relief donations.
    2007/11/05
  • Hurricane Felix in Central America
    The United Church of Canada, has contacted partners in Nicaragua and sent relief funds in response to the impact of Hurricane Felix
    2007/09/04
  • Hurricane Dean Update
    The United Church is monitoring the effects of Hurricane Dean, contacting our partners in the region, and sending support for immediate relief.
    2007/08/21
  • Earthquake in Peru
    The United Church is monitoring the recent earthquake in Peru, and is awaiting a response from our partners there regarding their needs.
    2007/08/17

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Last updated:
2010/06/24
Created:
2002/12/19