Humanitarian and Disaster Response
The toolkit provides tried and tested practical tools for churches to respond effectively.
Caribbean churches in the eye of the storm take action In March 2019, Anglican clergy and lay leaders from the Caribbean gathered in Grenada for a “Pastors and Disasters” workshop. Churches are frequently at the forefront of responding to disasters and play a key role in building resilience in their communities. PWRDF supported and presented at the workshop that was hosted by the Church of the Province of the West Indies, the Anglican Alliance (of which PWRDF is a member) and US-based Episcopal Relief and Development. Participants shared their experiences of disaster preparedness and resilience, and learned best practices using the Pastors and Disasters Toolkit. This resource distils knowledge and experiences gathered from across the Anglican Communion and provides tried and tested practical tools for churches to respond effectively. “I have gained knowledge and confidence from using the Pastors and Disasters tools,” said Tina Beazer, the Long Term Recovery Director of the Virgin Islands Diocese. “When I go back, I plan to discuss with the Archdeacon and start putting it into practice.” The toolkit has been put to the test during subsequent hurrican seasons. 18
