Pakistanis are grateful for Church help as the worst flooding in 30 years leaves many citizens with nothing. Amid disastrous flooding in Pakistan, many people are approaching parishes in search of help. “People value the Church as a reliable place to go for emergency assistance,” said three Pakistani bishops at a press conference last Thursday, […]
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Pakistan: Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) joins effort to help victims of worst floods in 30 years
With over 1,000 killed and many more in great need, the Church has mobilized to help victims of the recent devastating floods in Pakistan. Two bishops contacted Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) to explain the situation, and the charity has committed to helping with projects in Hyderabad and Karachi, two of the dioceses […]
ACN Project of the Week – Post flooding, Malawi receives help from ACN
Malawi Mission accomplished! Emergency aid following severe flooding In March 2019 many areas of southern Malawi– a country located on the border between southern Africa and East Africa— were struck by torrential rainfall which continued for days on end resulting in devastating floods which affected close to 1 million inhabitants in 16 of […]
Aid to the Church in Need sending emergency aid to Mozambique
Mozambique Aid to the Church in Need sending aid to Mozambique – “No one heard victims crying for help as they were carried away by floods’ says priest.” A priest in Mozambique has given a graphic account of the devastating impact of the cyclone amid reports that up to 1,000 people have been killed. The […]
ACN PRESS RELEASE – Myanmar
Myanmar ACN promises emergency aid Following large floods, a cyclone and landslides in parts of Myanmar, Aid to the Church in Need expresses its solidarity with Myanmar’s flood victims. Montreal, Monday August 17, 2015 – The Catholic aid organisation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has promised prayers and emergency aid on a case […]