January 28, 2005

Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) has launched a special "Crisis Center" section on its website [www.er-d.org/tsunami/] following the tsunamis in South Asia, featuring program updates and useful resources such as reflections, bulletin inserts and sermons.

"ERD is actively working in South Asia to provide initial emergency relief and staff is currently in affected countries evaluating our long-term response," said Sandra Swan, ERD president. "Our site can be used to get the latest information about our work and find out how the overwhelming generosity from Episcopalians is helping rebuild lives."

One special section, "Stories from the Field," features weekly reports and photographs from ERD staff on a month-long assessment trip visiting devastated countries in South Asia. The objective of the trip is to work with local partners to identify needs and develop a long-term rebuilding program. In the first story posted, Daniel Conway, program associate, provides reflections and images from devastated regions in Thailand.

Visit http://www.er-d.org/tsunami/ frequently for the most recent updates on South Asia.

Episcopal News Service