With a desire to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and to seek and reach out to “the one,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expended $1.45 billion in 192 countries and territories in 2024. This included 3,836 humanitarian projects, fast offering assistance and commodities, and 6.6 million hours of volunteer work.
The Church’s Caring for Those in Need 2024 Summary was released Tuesday, March 25, on CaringSummary.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. This summary highlights humanitarian aid, volunteer service, and welfare and self-reliance efforts worldwide.
An introduction from the First Presidency thanks members and friends of the Church who acted on the invitation to find the one and to love their neighbor through generous donations of their time and resources.
“This summary shows how, together, we have cared for God’s children through initiatives such as responding to emergencies, feeding the hungry, and caring for the well-being of women and children,” wrote President Russell M. Nelson and his counselors, President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring.
Caring for God’s children helps them to feel His divine love, they wrote. The summary includes resources and services provided to assist members of the Church, but also describes humanitarian aid and relief given to all of God’s children throughout the world.
“Heavenly Father loves each of His children and recognizes the good work they do. We invite you to continue serving and loving those around you. May God bless you in your inspiring efforts,” says the introduction.
The entire 48-page 2024 summary is available in 17 languages. A map displays where all of the Church’s humanitarian projects took place in 2024.
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