COMPILED BY SIMONE WORTHING This Sunday, 27 September, people all around the world will gather to pray for the victims and survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT). This year’s theme is ‘Open Our Eyes’, inspired by Proverbs 31:8 (New Living Translation): ‘Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.’ Praying for those who have been trafficked is a powerful way to stand with survivors and to advocate for an end to exploitation. In this way, we walk alongside victims and survivors and give them a voice through the prayers we offer to God. To listen to General Lyndon Buckingham’s message for this day, click on the arrow below. At The Salvation Army, we believe that everyone should be able to live in peace without being exploited and we open our hearts and minds and ask the Lord to hear our prayers to protect the vulnerable throughout communities across the world. To download the 2026 poster, Bible studies for adults and children, prayer guide, campaign instructions and additional resources, click here. The global statistics for Modern Slavery paint a widespread and grim picture. Trafficking in Australia In 2024-25, the Australian Federal Police received 420 reports of human trafficking and modern slavery, an increase of 10 per cent from the previous year and nearly double the number reported five years ago. For more information from Anti-Slavery Australia, click here. READ MORE: Extra-support-still-needed-for-victim-survivors-of-modern-slavery Salvation Army Australia response and Safe House The Salvation Army runs the only Trafficking and Slavery Safe House in Australia. Manager Melina Matthia and her team support and works closely with survivors of modern slavery, including those who have experienced trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, domestic servitude and forced marriage. As survivors recover from exploitation experiences, Melina and her team work to restore safety and autonomy and help them build new independent lives. One resident of the service described its impact this way: “I have hope again to survive, to have independent life again. It’s not easy but it’s possible to survive. My mental health is more stable now than before the first time I came to the Safe House. I know how to regulate my emotions. “I think this program will be helpful for someone who doesn't have experience living an independent life before. I think this can be an inspiration. “I feel safety here at The Safe House, but at the same time I feel freedom.” To read the Salvos Safe House story, click here.

In the seventh of a series spotlighting this year’s cadets of the Rescued session, Salvos Online journalist LERISSE SMITH chatted with Rachelle (‘Ree’) Atkinson and discovered her love of reading, especially Christmas novels, and the calling to officership that began when she was just six years old. Ree also shared a powerful lesson from her ministry: people don’t always need you to have the answers. Sometimes, they simply need someone to sit with them, listen – and to be present. Ree, rewind for us – when did the call to officership hit, and what made you say that big ‘yes’? The call to officership has been something that God has been speaking into my life for a very long time. I can actually trace the beginning of that back to when I was six years old. Back then, I obviously didn’t understand what that calling would look like. But over the years, God kept bringing that back to me in different ways. There came a point where I realised that I couldn’t keep ignoring it and couldn’t keep controlling what I thought my future should look like. So, I needed to surrender to God and trust Him with it. So, saying that big ‘yes’ was really about choosing to trust God, even when I didn’t have all the answers. Where are you serving at the moment - and what’s your role? I’m serving at my placement within the South West Metro hub in WA. So, I’m involved in the life and ministry of all three corps within the hub, which gives me the opportunity to learn what ministry looks like in practice while also studying and being formed for officership. A big part of this season is learning to balance study, ministry, relationships, family, and my own spiritual formation. I’m learning that ministry isn’t just about what you do, but it is also about who I am becoming. Any standout moments that are really shaping you as a future officer? One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that people don’t always need you to have an answer. Sometimes they just need someone to sit with them, just to listen and to be present – and that has really challenged the way that I think about pastoral ministry. I’ve also had moments where I’ve seen God confirm my calling, particularly through the things I’ve experienced and the way that He has continued to draw me back to Him. And those moments remind me that officership isn’t just something I’m studying for; it’s something God is continuing to form in me. The Salvation Army’s Rescued session at a special ‘Cadet Welcome’ service earlier this year. (From back row, left) Major Gavin Watts (officer recruitment), Reuben Van Gaalen and Caleb Gorringe. (Front row, from left)​​ Rachelle Atkinson, Chantal Tait, Jessica Gorringe, Bramwell Nemhara, Mike Salomo, Wati Seeto and Yasmin Van Gaalen-Prentice. Where are you feeling stretched right now? I’m being stretched in further learning that I can’t control everything. Sometimes I want to know exactly what the next step is, but God doesn’t always give us that whole picture. And I’m learning to trust Him with the process rather than needing to have everything worked out. What strengths do you lean on most? One of my strengths is being able to connect with people and genuinely care about what they’re going through. I also think I’m quite persistent, so when something matters to me, I don’t give up easily. My faith is one of the biggest things that I lean on. I’ve been through enough in life to know that I can’t always rely on my own strength. So, I have to keep coming back to God and trusting Him. Which focus areas of officership really fire you up – and why? I am really drawn to pastoral care, children, and youth ministry, but also creating that safe and welcoming space for people. I love seeing people discover that they belong and that they have a place within the church. I am particularly passionate about young people because the church has such an important opportunity to walk alongside them, to listen to them, and to help them discover who God has created them to be. If you could design your dream appointment today, what would it look like and who would you most hope to impact? My dream appointment would be somewhere that allows me to be involved in corps life, but also really engage with the wider community. I’d love a place where there are opportunities to grow the children’s and youth ministry, but also to build genuine relationships with people who might not normally walk through the doors of a church. Ultimately, I don’t think I’d measure a dream appointment by how big or successful it looked, but I’d measure it by the people I had the opportunity to walk alongside and whether people encountered the love of Jesus through the way I served. And just for fun … when you switch off, what do you love doing? Definitely reading. I absolutely love getting lost in a good book. It’s my favourite way to switch off, to slow down and just have some quiet time away from everything else. My favourite genre would probably be Christmas novels. I have two favourite authors, Melody Carlson and Robin Jones Gunn. Anything of theirs takes over my entire bookshelf! To read all the other cadet profiles that Salvos Online has published this year, click here.

In this God-defining moment, Victoria Divisional Commander Major Mal Davies shares two lessons about the Holy Spirit that stopped him in his tracks. The first came from his grandfather, who had a simple yet disarming answer when Mal offered him theology books. The second came from his father, who left Salvation Army officership but never once felt he had left ministry. Sometimes, the Holy Spirit reveals deep spiritual truths in the most unexpected places.

Lieutenant Leeanne Pattison with Rosalie, Lena and Bev. Image: Facebook BY KIRRALEE NICOLLE The Playford Salvos in South Australia recently welcomed three new soldiers into the corps. Rosalie, Bev and Lena were enrolled on 13 September during the Sunday service, with all three having demonstrated a significant commitment to the work of The Salvation Army. Playford Corps Officer Lieutenant Leeanne Pattison said the trio were marked by their dedication to the corps and the Salvos Store attached. With Rosalie having previously enrolled at the Port Adelaide/Semaphore Corps, Lena had already been involved in the Playford Salvos through being volunteer shop manager at the Salvos Store. Bev has also become an established volunteer, who Leeanne said “gets in and does what she can”. “I think in them wanting to become soldiers is [the desire] to do more for God,” Leeanne said. “It wasn’t an instant decision for Bev and Lena, particularly, Rosalie already had made that decision before doing the classes, but with Bev and Lena, they just wanted to sort of pray about it and think about it and see what this meant for them with going forward. So, they decided that the next step in their faith journey was to become soldiers.” Images: Facebook Leeanne said Rosalie was a “really great witness” to residents in the aged care home where she resides, who often talked to others about what Jesus had done for her. She said Bev and Lena were great in ministry, and able to take over the weekly Bible study at the corps whenever Leeanne was unable to attend. She said Lena was present four days a week as a store volunteer, but was always willing to take on more, as was Bev. “[They are] just always wanting to be involved, wanting to do more … always coming to me going, what can we do? Like, where can we serve? What can we do for the community? “They’re just excited to go forward and considering they’re in their wiser years … they’re both older, but they’re not stopping.” READ MORE: Playford Salvos keeping an eye on their community

Canberra Area Officer Major Vannessa Garven (left) and Divisional Commander Major Robyn Black with Urban Farm Assistants Ayesha and Jiya. BY LAUREN MARTIN An empty piece of Salvation Army land in Canberra is now bursting with green shoots of fruit and vegetables, thanks to a community partnership with an urban farm project. The Salvation Army has partnered with Café Stepping Stone and the Stepping Stone Urban Farm in Dickson, Canberra, to allow the social enterprise to use its vacant land adjacent to the café. The initiative offers employment opportunities and tailored training to migrant and refugee women who face significant barriers to employment. “It’s a brilliant concept,” said The Salvation Army’s Canberra Area Officer, Major Vannessa Garven. Vannessa added that partnering with Stepping Stone was a “no-brainer” given the synergy between Stepping Stone and The Salvation Army’s mission to transform lives. “We are just providing the land, but who knows where the partnership will lead … we want to develop greater connections.” Stepping Stone Urban Farm manager Fiona Buining (centre) with her Urban Farm Assistants. The Stepping Stone social enterprise cafe is the brainchild of Vanessa Brettell and Hannah Costello, who were named 2025 Australian of the Year Local Heroes. It began in 2020 and now has two sites, supporting migrant and refugee women who face the greatest barriers to entering the Australian workforce. In February 2025, Vanessa and Hannah began discussions with Fiona Buining, who completed her Churchill Fellowship in 2022, investigating urban farm ventures that provide vocational pathways for aspiring food growers. Her research took her to the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and the Netherlands, where she was inspired to set up what she calls a “heart project” – an Urban Farm training program for people with barriers to employment. Working with Stepping Stone in Canberra was an ideal fit. “When we found out that the vacant land next to the Stepping Stone Café at Dickson was leased by The Salvation Army, we began to have conversations about its potential use for the program,” said Fiona. “Robyn Black [NSW/ACT Divisional Commander] has been really instrumental in arranging it for us.” A working bee in January 2026, in 40-degree heat, saw 20 garden beds established and the project commenced. The Salvation Army has allowed the Stepping Stone Urban Farm initiative to use its land at Dickson, ACT, to provide training and employment opportunities for migrant and refugee women. So far, five women have completed at least 12 weeks of Urban Farming, and one has already begun taking on additional landscaping work. “We have created a really physically, emotionally and psychologically safe workspace,” said Fiona. “The women say they feel really safe and happy … as a team they go out on social outings together … their English is improving, and they are learning a lot.” Recently, The Salvation Army increased the amount of land available to Stepping Stone’s Urban Farm, and another working bee was held to construct an extra 20 garden beds. This will double the amount of produce (for the adjacent café) and increase the number of paid Urban Farm Assistants. “I know a bit about The Salvation Army,” said Fiona, “and I think the vision is very similar. Stepping Stone’s vision is to provide stepping stones for people to get into meaningful employment as well as supporting them on the journey of learning a language … [we want to] lift them up and support them on their journey.”

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Each week through 2026, Salvationists around the world are uniting in prayer for the same territory or region of The Salvation Army. Prayer requests are shared by the territory/region to help us pray with precision and power for one another. This week (21-28 September) we pray for The India South Western Territory. This territory consists of one Indian state – Kerala. This territory has 595 officers (256 active, 339 retired); 10 Aux-Captains; 13 Envoys; 2 cadets; 318 corps; 12 outposts and societies; 27,065 senior soldiers; 3259 adherents; 2028 junior soldiers; 91 employees. Colonels Prakash Chandra Pradhan and Raniphula Pradhan lead the territory. The work of the India South Western Territory includes: · Hospitals and health centres · Education · Youth work · Modern slavery and human trafficking response. Prayer requests: Pray for the territory’s mission sustainability plan: for soil-selling to generate revenue for resource mobilisation for missional purposes for institutions to be re-purposed for the mission support fund appeal for renting and leasing empty land and buildings. Pray for the Prayer Coordination Committee: for drafting the Manual of Operation to maintain a spiritual relationship with Salvationists and friends to sustain the spirit of The Salvation Army in territorial activities for working to form Prayer Coordination Committees at divisional and corps levels to re-start the prison ministry. Pray for the candidates department as it seeks more applicants, and for the seven prospective candidates. Pray for the centenary programme of War Cry magazine and for the completion of 100 years of publication. Pray for the training college, for the two cadets and four staff members. Pray for the wellness of active and retired officers and employees. Pray for the Junior Home League rallies starting in September and for all the Junior Home League members. To find out more about the India South Western Territory click here. To find out more about The Salvation Army’s prayer focus, and to download the 2026 prayer schedule, click here.

BY KIRRALEE NICOLLE The Salvation Army’s upcoming Festival of Mission is set to be a celebration of ministry and a chance to evolve mission practice, with six days of presentations from world-class keynote speakers, training and worship. The festival is split into three parts over 23-29 November in Melbourne, with the first being the Mission Immersion Experience, hosted by Project 614 from 23-26 November, the second being the Mission Manifesto, held at both Project 614 and the Victorian Trades Hall from 27-28 November, and finally the Mission Mandate, a rally on 29 November at Project 614 between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Alongside hosts Majors Brendan and Sandra Nottle and Commissioner Miriam Gluyas, the event will feature General Lyndon Buckingham, international leader of The Salvation Army, and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, World President of Women’s Ministries. Among the featured guests will be General Lyndon and Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham, Majors Brendan and Sandra Nottle, Danielle Strickland, John Cleary and Sandra Berry. Additionally, keynote speakers include Danielle Strickland, a world-renowned writer and speaker on faith and justice; broadcaster John Cleary; and speakers Ian Mayhew and Sandra Berry. The Mission Immersion Experience The first portion of the event will include both practical and reflective elements. Described as an immersive experience, the event will engage participants in exploring God’s call to mission, engaging in frontline ministry, and reflecting on what faithful local mission could look like in their own communities. Leaders are calling for prayer for: God’s guidance and direction for participants; Open hearts as they listen and learn; Meaningful ministry encounters and conversations; Wisdom for leaders and facilitators; Lasting impact in participants’ local communities; The people and communities they’ll connect with. The Mission Immersion Experience is currently full, but to join the waitlist or hear about other opportunities, contact festivalofmission@salvationarmy.org.au. Mission Manifesto This section will feature worship, prayer, storytelling, learning and shared experience. With the conviction that God works through ordinary people, Mission Manifesto will bring people together to lift their eyes, strengthen their faith and rediscover the courage to step into God’s calling. Electives will be led by The Salvation Army’s Brendan Nottle, Captain Matt Gluyas, Lauren Martin, Auxiliary-Lieutenant Rosy Keane and Mark Soper, along with Sandra Berry, John Cleary, Ian Mayhew and Danielle Strickland. Registration is limited, and tickets are available for $15 per day here. Mission Mandate As a conclusion to the Mission Manifesto, the Mission Mandate, a special Sunday Rally at Project 614 will bring together Salvationists and supporters for worship, celebration and prayer. This territory-wide event will feature General Lyndon and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham as part of the worship gathering. No registration is required for this rally – we look forward to seeing you there! Find out more about the event here.

Salvos Stores Engadine worker Lucy Lee, Shire Salvos Mission Team Leader Chez Wilson, and Salvos Stores Acting Area Manager Matthew Viles opened the store doors on a recent Sunday for the Engadine Street Festival day. BY LAUREN MARTIN Salvos Stores Engadine, in Sydney’s south, recently opened its doors on a Sunday to be part of the local Engadine Street Festival. “It was an opportunity for us to engage more directly with the local community and increase awareness of our store and mission,” said acting Area Manager, Matthew Viles. On the day, Salvos Stores Engadine promoted a number of exclusive in-store offers to encourage festival attendees to visit the store. The team spent time chatting with locals and sharing information about The Salvation Army’s work. “The festival provided a great platform to connect with people who may not normally visit our store,” said Matthew. “This allowed us to reach a broader and different demographic than our usual customer base.” Shire Salvos Mission Team Leader (Engadine) Chez Wilson and Salvos Stores Acting Area Manager Matthew Viles with customers who visited the store during the Engadine Street Festival. Opening the doors during the festival, which operated on Engadine’s main street, where Salvos Stores is located, was a visual reminder that Salvos Stores is a committed member of the local community. Shire Salvos Mission Team Leader for Engadine Salvos Stores, Chez Wilson, was also on hand to chat with customers and refer anyone in need to local services. Chez is one of several Shire Salvos Mission Leaders who work from local Salvos Stores locations. Their role is to fulfil The Salvation Army’s four mission pillars – building healthy communities, working for justice, caring for people, and creating faith pathways – from within the Salvos Stores space. “My role is to meet people where they are at, listen and respond to their needs, and connect them with the right help and supports either in the local community or in the wider LGA as appropriate,” Chez told Salvos Online in 2023. Salvos Stores Engadine, south of Sydney, opened its doors on a Sunday recently to take part in the local Engadine Street Festival.

Newcastle Corps Officer Major Leanne Bennett with the President of the Afghan Cultural Association of Newcastle, Sami Zakhil. BY LAUREN MARTIN Every Saturday during school terms, 50 Afghan-Australian children attend Newcastle Corps in the NSW Hunter Valley. They’re on site for the Afghan-Pashtun Language School, one of the many ways The Salvation Army and the local Afghan community are partnering. Newcastle Corps Officers Majors Leanne and Peter Bennett first began to meet members of the Afghan community last year when they expanded their Wednesday free food market. “Some Afghan ladies began to come,” said Leanne. “And soon more came, and we needed some assistance with translating, so we reached out locally and this resulted in a new partnership with the Afghan Cultural Association of Newcastle.” Sami Zakhil is the President of the Afghan Cultural Association of Newcastle. He says working with Leanne and Peter and the team at Newcastle Corps has been a beautiful journey of mutual understanding. “We live in this community – we are all one. So, we have to learn mutual engagements and respect,” he said. “It’s from both directions. There are times, for example, they have joined our celebrations, and we have come to attend their celebrations.” Providing safe and welcoming spaces for the community is what Newcastle Corps is all about. When the Afghan Cultural Association of Newcastle needed space to open its Afghan-Pashtun Language School, where Afghan children are taught about their cultural heritage and language, approaching The Salvation Army was a natural choice. The school held its official launch in October last year. “Afghans [already] knew The Salvation Army and the facility here,” said Sami. “We want to acknowledge their contribution and the support that they have provided to the communities and to the children, especially for the Food Market because it makes a big difference to the lives of our families.” READ MORE: If it’s a God idea, just get started Having a space where they are known and feel safe is important for the community, particularly for Afghan women, said Sami. Over time, as relationships between the Cultural Association of Newcastle and The Salvation Army grew, opportunities for further connection emerged. The Salvation Army worship hall has even been used to host birthday parties for Afghan women. “It’s very hard for Afghan women to go out here; they have to keep in mind their traditions and religion,” said Sami. “They want to go somewhere where they feel safe and they are protected. They have the trust to come here, especially in the evening, to have a party here of about 150 to 200 women. That means that the trust is there, and they believe that if we come here, there is safety and protection.” Leanne said it’s been wonderful to learn more about the Afghan culture. “Over the last year we have watched the women who come to our Wednesday Food Market move from being timid to enjoying being a part of the community who attend. A number now bring me homemade cooking, which is delicious!” On Christmas Eve 2025, the worship hall of Newcastle Corps resounded with worship and carols. Among those in attendance were many families from the local Afghan community, joining in the Christian Christmas tradition as a mark of respect for their new Salvation Army friends. WATCH MORE: A place to belong – Newcastle Salvos

The Salvation Army's Emily Seiler (left), Joanna Reeve (fourth from left) and Jennifer Kirkaldy (second from right) with other representatives from the sector at Australian Parliament House. Image: Supplied BY EMILY SEILER* The Salvation Army Australia has led a joint parliamentary advocacy campaign with Anglicare Australia, St Vincent de Paul Society and UnitingCare Australia to raise awareness of the significant impacts of gambling harm and advocate for stronger protections for Australian communities. The campaign was undertaken in response to the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, which was being considered by Parliament. While The Salvation Army acknowledged that the proposed legislation represented a step towards reform, we remained concerned that it did not adequately address the scale of gambling harm being experienced across the country or deliver the level of protection from gambling harm Australia needs. Drawing on our extensive frontline service delivery across Australia, The Salvation Army sees firsthand the devastating impact gambling harm can have on individuals, families and communities. Gambling harm is more than financial loss and is a contributing factor in the lives of many people who engage with our frontline services. Through services such as emergency relief, financial counselling, homelessness support, youth and community programs, we see severe financial hardship, relationship breakdown, mental ill-health and social isolation resulting from gambling-related harm. A key component of the campaign was a parliamentary engagement day held at Australian Parliament House on the 12 August 2026. Together with our partner organisations, The Salvation Army invited Members of Parliament and Senators to meet directly with frontline workers and volunteers who support people the people and communities impacted by gambling harm. Our organisations attended 17 meetings on the day, with additional meetings with MPs, Senators and their advisors both online and at Parliament House in the following weeks. These conversations provided decision-makers with valuable insights into the lived realities of those experiencing gambling harm and the resulting demand being placed on community services. Snapshots from the day's meetings. Images: Supplied Through this collaborative advocacy effort, The Salvation Army worked to ensure that the experiences of the people and communities we serve were heard by decision-makers during a critical period of legislative reform. The campaign reinforced our commitment to evidence-based policy solutions that reduce gambling harm, strengthen community wellbeing and support positive outcomes that safeguard Australians from gambling harm. *Emily Seiler is a Policy and Advocacy Advisor with The Salvation Army and has also worked as part of TSA's Moneycare team.

Colonel Chris Goa (third from left) with other senior faith leaders from Papua New Guinea, met with Senator Penny Wong, Australian Foreign Minister, in Canberra last week. COMPILED BY SIMONE WORTHING Colonel Chris Goa, Territorial Commander of the Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Territory, spent time in Canberra last week and met with Senator Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, along with other senior church leaders from PNG. Faith groups play a key role in communities across the Pacific,” said Senator Wong. “[Last] week, I welcomed senior church leaders from Papua New Guinea to Parliament, and thanked them for their important contributions in connecting our communities, building resilience and advancing shared priorities.” Colonel Chris Goa (righ, next to window) was part of the working group with Senator Wong. Daryl Crowden, The Salvation Army Australia’s General Manager for Emergency and Aid and Development, explained that the group met and “talked about the hugely impactful Church Partnership Program. Colonel Chris Goa and Daryl Crowden met to discuss SAID's support role in the Church Partnership Program. “It was great to meet and talk to Colonel Chris about The Salvation Army International Development (SAID) Australia’s support role,” Daryl said. “SAID is proud to partner with The Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Territory to deliver life-transforming programs on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.” Divisional Commander gives Colombia update Salvation Army teams assist in the midst of Colombia's earthquake-ravaged regions. The Salvation Army is continuing to support communities in Colombia affected by the devastating 10 August earthquake. In Armenia and Pereira, neighbouring cities in Colombia’s west, The Salvation Army has helped more than 200 families with food supplies, hygiene kits and hot meals, providing immediate assistance to people facing the loss of their homes and belongings. Major Ángela Pertuz, leader of The Salvation Army’s Colombia Division of the Latin America North Territory, speaks in the video below, about the response and continued support being provided. Chief of Staff to retire General Lyndon Buckingham addresses Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill during a service at IHQ. Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill, and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries Commissioner Shelley Hill, were recently honoured at The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters (IHQ) as they prepare to enter retirement. The commissioners have been officers for more than 33 years, engaged in ministry around the world. International leaders, colleagues, friends and invited guests gathered on 10 September at IHQ in London for a morning of celebration, worship and reflection ahead of the Hills’ retirement on 1 October 2026. Commissioner Garth Niemand, International Secretary for Business Administration, described it as a day of “laughing and crying at the same time”, celebrating God’s faithfulness while saying goodbye to two much-loved members of the IHQ family. For the full story and additional photos, click here. Ebola response continues The Salvation Army is increasing its support in the DRC, expanding into local communities. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread, with cases now reported across multiple provinces. As the outbreak reaches new districts, The Salvation Army is expanding prevention efforts beyond health facilities and into communities. Through schools, corps and community programs, local teams are providing trusted information about Ebola prevention, promoting hygiene, and strengthening infection prevention practices. This locally led approach helps communities understand how Ebola spreads, how to reduce risk, and when to seek help. To see how The Salvation Army is expanding response efforts in the DRC, click here.