The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is actively involved in reforestation efforts in Honduras, specifically in La Tigra National Park. This initiative aims to combat deforestation and promote environmental sustainability. The LDS Church, through its humanitarian arm, the Church Humanitarian Services, is partnering with local communities and organizations to plant trees and restore degraded land.
Nelson. The volunteers, comprised of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gathered at the church’s community center. They worked together to prepare the sandwiches, which included ingredients like ham, cheese, and bread. The volunteers were enthusiastic and dedicated, demonstrating a strong sense of community and service.
Members of the Church in Argentina attached inspiring messages from President Russell M. Nelson to sandwiches, which were donated to those in need in September 2024. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints “Participating in the service activity was a great joy. I was able to personally feel the guidance of the Spirit, and I was able to forget my problems and afflictions,” Ilda Pretti said in a news release from the Church’s Spanish-language Newsroom. Another member said the smiling faces of people when they received the sandwiches taught her that it is better to give than to receive.
“I understood that the Savior came to give everything. If I want to follow His example, I have to abandon selfishness and give my best,” Bettiana Colin said. Cribs and incubators for newborns in the Dominican Republic At the donation of cribs and incubators to the Ministry of Public Health in the Dominican Republic in June 2024, from left: Josue David Vanderhorst, area welfare manager for the Church; Elder Orlando A. Castaños, Area Seventy in the Caribbean Area; and Victor Atallah, Eladio Pérez and Misael Diaz of the Ministry of Public Health. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Smith, a member of the Church’s First Presidency. The donation was made in partnership with the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Health. The Church’s donation is part of a larger effort to improve maternal and child health in the Dominican Republic. The Church has been involved in various initiatives to address this issue for several years.
This year’s donation, made by the Church’s humanitarian arm, the Church Humanitarian Services, is focused on providing essential medical supplies to hospitals in the Dominican Republic. The donation is expected to benefit over 100,000 people. The Church Humanitarian Services has a long history of providing humanitarian aid to vulnerable populations around the world.
The trees were planted in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on the grounds of the historic San Juan Cathedral. The trees were donated as part of a larger initiative to promote environmental awareness and sustainability in Puerto Rico. The initiative is called “Trees for Puerto Rico,” and it aims to plant 100,000 trees across the island.
The donation was made in partnership with the local community and the Guatemalan government. The desks and tables were designed to provide a safe and comfortable learning environment for children in the community. The donation was made in response to the lack of adequate learning resources in the Church’s mission in Guatemala.
They have organized themselves into various groups, each with a specific focus. These groups, known as “congregaciones,” are dedicated to serving the needs of the Church and the community. The “congregaciones” are not just a collection of individuals; they are a vital part of the Church’s structure.