On March 10, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Catholic Relief Services collaborated to donate to the Ghana National Ambulance Service and Ghana Health Services in Tamale. These services received 20 modified motor tricycle ambulances. The donation was made through Holistic Opportunities for Positive Engagement in Maternal and Child Health.
The donation of the ambulances is expected to enhance the timeliness and quality of the health care services for approximately 250,000 residents in rural areas. Read more about the impact of this donation on the Africa Newsroom.
The Church donated 350 wheelchairs to DIF Morelos (System for the Comprehensive Development of the Family) in Cuernavaca, Mexico, on February 26. The staff of DIF also underwent a three-day training on how to use and maintain the equipment.
“I have no words to express my gratitude to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” said Dr. Cristian Piriz, director of the hospital. “I feel humbled by this generous donation, which exceeds our expectations and has a significant impact on our population and the region.”
As part of the 100-year celebration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Church donated 15 adjustable beds and 2 automated external defibrillators to the Florencio Alvariza Hospital in San Carlos, Uruguay.
The Church collaborated with the Tonga Ministry of Health to build a storage facility to safely house oxygen tanks at the Vaiola Hospital in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.
“We are here to help our neighbors,” said Taulia Tafiti, humanitarian manager for the Church in the Pacific area. “We are not here to answer all problems … but we are here to help relieve suffering and improve lives as an extension of the Savior.”
More than 200 youth and young single adults met in Antipolo, Philippines in early February for the 11th annual Interfaith Youth Peace Camp, organized by the Church of Jesus Christ.
“I believe that as children of our Father in Heaven, we are all brothers and sisters,” said President Bernabe Magsino of the Quezon City South Stake. “We have one Father in Heaven who loves us very much, and as His children, we must love one another.”
“Many people say, ‘religion divides people,’ but this camp has proven that it doesn’t,” said Zarabelle Torres from the Charismatic Episcopal Church. “We truly felt unity because we all serve one God.”
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