The Salvation Army World Service Office

The Salvation Army World Service Office We engage individuals, families, and communities in evaluating their needs, creating transformational action plans, and implementing effective strategies.

The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) is an independent 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to improving the health, economic, and spiritual conditions of the poor throughout the world where The Salvation Army is active. For 45 years, The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) has been improving the health, economic, and spiritual conditions of people in poverty around the globe. SAWSO

is presently engaged in more than $65 million worth of projects throughout the world, emphasizing local ownership and community involvement as keys for lasting success. In all of our work, we employ a holistic, faith-based, and community-focused approach to meet the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of those we serve.

The Salvation Army is supporting communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they respond to a new Ebola outb...
05/31/2026

The Salvation Army is supporting communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they respond to a new Ebola outbreak through health education, hygiene programs, and medical equipment assistance.

As this situation unfolds, your generosity helps ensure vulnerable communities receive the support they need. Support Ebola response efforts at: https://give.sawso.org/campaign/803795/donate??c_src=DS26AXFEE1

05/30/2026

After Hurricane Melissa, Shion saw devastation everywhere she turned.

As a social worker, she helped families who had lost their homes, cared for children in crisis, and walked alongside mothers trying to hold everything together. At the same time, she was navigating her own loss.

Through it all, The Salvation Army was there, not just with physical aid, but with something deeper.

“It was not just care packages. It was spiritual food.”

Church doors stayed open. People came to sit, pray, and find peace in the middle of uncertainty.

Shion’s story shows how healing after disaster goes beyond what we can see.

Hear her full story and learn how you can support this work: https://www.sawso.org/sawso/story/finding-strength-after-the-storm

05/29/2026

Every day, 10-year-old Ashoya climbs a mountain to collect clean water.

After Hurricane Melissa destroyed the water system in her community, even basic needs became uncertain. Through support from The Salvation Army, families on Cave Mountain now have access to safe, treated water.

Ashoya’s journey is one of resilience, but it’s also a reminder that recovery takes time and support.

Hear her full story and see how you can help bring clean water to communities in need: https://www.sawso.org/sawso/story/life-after-the-storm-ashoyas-daily-journey-for-water

The Salvation Army is working in coordination with national health authorities and international partners to support ear...
05/22/2026

The Salvation Army is working in coordination with national health authorities and international partners to support early response efforts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Drawing on experience from previous outbreak responses, teams are focused on prevention, community engagement, and strengthening frontline capacity to help reduce the risk of Ebola transmission and protect vulnerable populations.

Support The Salvation Army’s Ebola response efforts: https://give.sawso.org/campaign/803795/donate?c_src=DS26AXOAEC&c_src2=SAWSO_Story_DonateNow

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05/19/2026

Rajan remembers the day he returned to school after Hurricane Melissa: “When I went, it was all broken down.”

At just 14, he is trying to learn in crowded, makeshift classrooms, without the structure or connection he once had. He misses his friends. He struggles to keep up.

As his family rebuilds, Rajan is still navigating what was lost.

Hear his story: https://www.sawso.org/sawso/story/after-the-storm-all-under-one-roof

05/10/2026

For two weeks after Hurricane Melissa, Johan Beckford had no way to reach her children.

No phone service. No power. No internet. No roads in or out of Cave Mountain, Jamaica.

As families faced impossible choices between buying food or paying for a few minutes of internet access, The Salvation Army and Red Lightning helped restore free community WiFi through a Starlink hub at the Cave Mountain Corps.

Every night, families gathered to call loved ones, send updates, and hear the voices they had been praying for.

This Mother’s Day, we honor mothers like Johan whose strength carried their families through uncertainty, fear, and survival. Because connection is more than convenience. It’s hope.

Hear Johan's story: https://www.sawso.org/sawso/story/life-after-the-storm-johans-two-weeks-of-silence

05/07/2026

What started as emergency response has grown into something much bigger.

Through disaster services, The Salvation Army quickly stepped in to serve communities in Thailand, building trust and meeting urgent needs. Today, that presence has expanded into Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Bangkok, where ongoing programs now support children and families with food, education, and care.

This is how immediate relief becomes lasting impact. Learn more: https://alltheworld.salvationarmy.org/thailand-matters

04/30/2026

In Penco and Lirquén, Chile, families are still rebuilding after devastating wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes.

Pedro Vegas shares how thousands of people lost everything in a matter of moments, but are choosing to move forward together with faith, unity, and determination.

Communities are now working side by side to rebuild safe, stable homes for children, older adults, and people with disabilities, so they can live with dignity and security once again.

Learn how The Salvation Army is supporting ongoing recovery efforts: https://alltheworld.salvationarmy.org/from-ashes-to-hope/

In the aftermath of the Chile wildfires in Biobío and Ñuble, entire communities continue the long road from loss to reco...
04/28/2026

In the aftermath of the Chile wildfires in Biobío and Ñuble, entire communities continue the long road from loss to recovery. Homes were destroyed, lives were disrupted, and yet rebuilding is underway, step by step.

The Salvation Army has remained present since the earliest moments of the disaster, providing emergency food, water, and shelter, and continuing to walk alongside families as they rebuild their homes and their lives. From clearing land for new foundations to offering emotional and spiritual care, support has not ended when the headlines faded.

Recovery is not only about rebuilding structures. It is about restoring dignity, trust, and hope.

Learn more about The Salvation Army’s ongoing response efforts: https://alltheworld.salvationarmy.org/from-ashes-to-hope

04/23/2026

Salvation Army officer Roberto Ortiz, who was born and raised in Chile, shares the heartbreak of witnessing how the recent wildfires devastated the city of Concepción.

Entire communities were changed in a matter of hours, with homes destroyed, lives lost, and families left facing unimaginable loss. Months later, the impact is still being felt as families are still working to rebuild.

See how The Salvation Army continues to stand alongside these communities in recovery: https://alltheworld.salvationarmy.org/from-ashes-to-hope/

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