Photo: David Barnhart
2005 U.S. Hurricanes
Three years of faithful witness and relationships
A new video showing how long-term relationships formed over the past three years continue to transform houses to homes and witness Christ’s love to survivors of the 2005 U.S. hurricanes is now available online.
Hurricane Katrina Two Years Later:
Connecting People & Rebuilding Lives
This DVD tells the story of Presbyterians sharing the journey to recovery with survivors of the 2005 Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. The video lifts up two years of work by Presbyterians, depicting the work that is being done, detailing a day in the life of a Presbyterian work team and sharing interviews with homeowners, volunteers, clergy and staff who are part of a collective effort for long-term Gulf Coast recovery. The video will encourage teams that have participated in the recovery efforts and those looking forward to sending volunteers.
 Order online PDS# 25412-07-019, or call (800) 524-2612
 Video Clips - read more/view online
Volunteers needed: videos from the field
(September 2005) - These short video clips speak to the need for volunteers to help with the Hurricanes Katrina and Rita response. [Read more]
Photo: Roberta Updegraff
Malawi
Since 2002, PDA has been responding to a food security situation caused by drought in Africa. Following the relief stage, the recovery program is now working to promote self-reliance through intensified developmental services such as food security, child survival and psychosocial programs. [Read a report on the Malawi Foods Resource Bank program.] Two new videos share the hope brought by your gifts and support.
Ledson video — story of what assistance from PDA has meant to a 14-year-old boy and his family affected by famine and drought in Malawi.
Music video — a musical story of hope and relief from famine conditions in Malawi.
Esther's video — story of what assistance from PDA has meant to Esther and her family.
Malawi: From famine to food security - you may request a copy of the DVD featuring these videos by sending an email to PDA.
Tsunami Response
The process of rehabilitation is about change over time, and this transformation can be seen in the lives and stories of the people.
- Tsunami survivors' stories - segments of the stories are available to view as video clips online. The initial and two-year update video clips are also available on a DVD which can be requested by emailing PDA.
Democratic Republic of Congo
In the DRC, the agricultural livelihood of the rural population has been threatened by 10 years of war. In 2005, PDA began a four-year food security program in cooperation with the Foods Resource Bank. PDA is also supporting 19 supplementary feeding centers serving malnourished and AIDS-orphaned children.
Democratic Republic of Congo is one of two countries where work with the Moringa tree is being implemented.
A new Bible study curriculum, Around the Moringa Tree, is soon to be released. The curriculum, produced by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbyterian Hunger program, focuses on using the Moringa Tree as part of an effort to provide nourishment and sustenance to many hungry people. The curriculum includes a DVD with a video segment to use with each of the five lessons.
Around the Moringa Tree can be ordered online or by calling Presbyterian Distribution Service at (800) 524-2612 and asking for item number 25412-07-022. The curriculum should be completed and ready to ship by early spring.
Southern Sudan
In January 2005, a peace accord was signed to bring to an end the civil war in southern Sudan that spanned more than 25 years. As part of the recovery process, the Resource Centre for Civil Leadership (RECONCILE) is helping survivors and church leaders engage in programs that will help bring peace and healing to those recovering from trauma, and helping as they build a healthy civil society. The following video clips provide an introduction to this video.
Read more about the work of RECONCILE |
