Emergency Response

Emergency Response is one of The Salvation Army International Development UK's five areas of work.

In the immediate aftermath of disasters and emergency situations, The Salvation Army is swift to respond with practical and pastoral care.  

The Salvation Army in the United Kingdom and Ireland territory has supported emergency response projects in Brazil, Kenya, and Pakistan.

Ukraine

The Salvation Army is active in Ukraine and across Europe, providing practical and emotional support to people who have been deeply impacted by the worsening situation. We’re delivering essential provisions including food, water and blankets, and are committed to assist for as long as it takes.

Since the start of the Ukraine crisis in February 2022, Salvation Army officers, staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly to meet the challenge of serving those affected, resulting in joint responses being undertaken in 14 countries including Poland, Moldova, Hungry, Georgia and the UK.

With over 34,305 people benefiting from shelter, more than 3.8 million cooked meals served and nearly 140,000 food parcels distributed, meeting the immediate needs of people who have been affected is at the heart of our support. As the crisis continues, The Salvation Army and its trusted partners continues to respond to the needs of those affected and adapt as these needs change. This support ranges from ensuring essential needs are met (food, water, shelter), to running programmes focused on community integration, psycho-social support and trauma processing.

Please, donate today to help us be there for as many displaced and impacted people as we can.

Areas of Work 

We work alongside communities in the areas of Anti-Trafficking, Clean Water, Emergency Response, Food Security, and Women and Girls to support them to overcome poverty and injustice. We are also responsible for overseeing the transfer of funds for the UK’s Mission Support Allocation (money donated through the annual Self-Denial Appeal).