160 years of international development

In recognition of The Salvation Army’s 160th anniversary on Founders’ Day (2 July) this year, IHQ has created eight short videos chronicling the vast and varied mission of the global Salvation Army over the past 160 years, with one video released each week, beginning 5 June.

READ MORE: Check out earlier videos focused on themes of church and charity, emergency relief, modern slavery and human trafficking, social justice, education and healthcare here.

The next video in the celebration series focuses on The Salvation Army’s work in development around the world.

Did you know that, in 2024, The Salvation Army had 611 projects started in 93 countries, which will impact more than one million people?

The Salvation Army’s international development work is locally rooted, but has a global reach and remit. In all the work we do, we aim to amplify the voices of those we work to support to ensure that everyone is heard and valued.

To read about Australia’s Salvation Army International Development (SAID), click here.

Watch the video below to learn more about how The Salvation Army is reducing the risk of chronic kidney disease and improving the overall quality of life in rural areas of Sri Lanka.