Newsroom features stories from its dozens of websites worldwide to show what members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are doing to serve their communities. Today, we feature news from Bolivia, Ghana, Guatemala, Mexico, the Philippines, Tonga, Uruguay and Vanuatu.
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Ghana: Delivering Better, Faster Aid to Rural Communities
On March 10, 2025, the Ghana National Ambulance Service and Ghana Health Services in Tamale received 20 modified motor tricycle ambulances thanks to a collaboration between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Catholic Relief Services.
The donation, made through Holistic Opportunities for Positive Engagement in Maternal and Child Health, is expected to enhance access to timely, quality health care services for approximately 250,000 residents in rural areas.
Read more about the impact of this donation on the Africa Newsroom.
Bolivia: Making Schools Healthier and Violence-Free
A donation from the Church to Esperanza Bolivia, a nonprofit organization, seeks to improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene services and create a violence-free environment in Villamontes schools in southern Bolivia.
“I haven’t heard a single ‘no’ regarding this project,” said Palmira Villarroel Chacon, director of Esperanza Bolivia. “This initiative has been blessed from the beginning because it’s the first project of its kind. I’m very grateful to all of you.”
Mexico: Wheelchairs Seek to Improve Quality of Life
A total of 350 wheelchairs were donated by the Church to DIF Morelos (System for the Comprehensive Development of the Family) in Cuernavaca, Mexico, on February 26, 2025. DIF staff also underwent a three-day training to learn how to use and maintain the equipment.
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The Church of Jesus Christ donates 350 wheelchairs to DIF Morelos (System for the Comprehensive Development of the Family) in Cuernavaca, Mexico, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.“The Church of Jesus Christ joins in solidarity as a faith community with DIF Morelos through this donation, recognizing the importance of promoting inclusion and autonomy for people with mobility challenges,” said Oscar Venoza, president of the Cuernavaca Civac Stake.
Philippines: Youth Unite Amid Religious Differences
In early February, more than 200 youth and young single adults met in Antipolo, Philippines, for the 11th annual Interfaith Youth Peace Camp organized by the Church of Jesus Christ.
“I believe that as children of our Father in Heaven, we are all brothers and sisters,” said President Bernabe Magsino of the Quezon City South Stake. “We have one Father in Heaven who loves us very much, and as His children, we must love one another.”
“Many people say, ‘religion divides people,’ but this camp has proven that it doesn’t,” said Zarabelle Torres from the Charismatic Episcopal Church. “We truly felt unity because we all serve one God.”
Read more about the event on the Philippines Newsroom.
Vanuatu: Schoolchildren Return to the Classroom
Students at the Sainte Jeanne D’Arc School in Port Vila, Vanuatu, can enjoy having classrooms once again after they were destroyed by cyclone Kevin in March 2023. The construction of new classrooms began with a local contractor and his team but was completed in December 2024 after a donation from the Church of Jesus Christ.
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Residents of four villages on the Vanuatu island of Tanna dig trenches for a new water supply system donated by the Church on December 22, 2024. 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.And on the island of Tanna, four villages — Naluken, Loupukas, Lapkit and Lume — now have access to a clean water supply after the community and the Church came together.
Read more about how the Church assisted with this project on the Pacific Newsroom.
Uruguay: Hospital Welcomes New Beds, Defibrillators
As part of the 100-year celebration of the Church of Jesus Christ in South America, a donation was made to the Florencio Alvariza Hospital in San Carlos, Uruguay, that included 15 adjustable beds and two automated external defibrillators.
“I have no words to express my gratitude to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” said Dr. Cristian Piriz, director of the hospital. “I feel humbled by this generous donation, which exceeds our expectations and has a significant impact on our population and the region.”
Tonga: Keeping Hospital Patients Safe
Oxygen tanks at the Vaiola Hospital in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, are now being safely housed in a storage facility built in collaboration with the Church and the Tonga Ministry of Health.
“We are here to help our neighbors,” said Taulia Tafiti, humanitarian manager for the Church in the Pacific area. “We are not here to answer all problems … but we are here to help relieve suffering and improve lives as an extension of the Savior.”
Guatemala: Disabled Former Police Officers Receive Wheelchairs
On February 7, 2025, dozens of former National Civil police officers in Escuintla, Guatemala, who are disabled, were blessed with wheelchairs donated by the Church.
“I recognize what it’s like to be in a wheelchair. I was disabled for 15 months, and having a wheelchair to get around was a blessing,” said Francisco Ramirez, deputy commissioner of the Guatemalan National Civil Police. “We are grateful for the donation of 75 wheelchairs, which will bless the lives of the same number of people.”