Stephanie Bowen

Robert Hokanson

The Church of Latter-day Saints is one of the many faith-based organizations that provide humanitarian assistance around the world. They often work with other FBOs—like Islamic Relief and Catholic Community Services—and organizations like the World Food Program, Shelter Box, and UNHCR, among others. This Q&A explores the unique role that faith-based institutions play in providing humanitarian assistance, how it dovetails with broader values, and allows them to tap into their community to provide significant humanitarian support (both in dollars and actions), while helping their congregants find deeper purpose.  