Baptist World Aid is the compassionate arm of the Baptist World Alliance, supporting three areas of ministry:

1. Relief – irrespective of tribe, caste, color or religion. Famine relief – BWAid feeds the starving and malnourished, especially in countries suffering from drought and food shortages.

Disaster relief - Food, shelter, blankets, medicines, and other necessities are provided following a major hurricane or cyclone, tidal wave, flood, volcanic eruption, earthquake, civil disorder, or other 'natural' or 'man made' disaster. This often includes subsequent rehabilitation of homes and churches after the immediate emergency has been met.

Refugee relief - Assistance is given in caring for large groups of refugees who flee their own country, and to displaced persons who flee from persecution and war in their own countries. BWAid does not, however, involve itself in the resettlement of individuals.

2. Development –- projects designed to provide sustainable assistance to those in need, irrespective of their tribe, caste, color or religion. Grants are provided for approved projects and activities that will lead to improvement, self sufficiency and sustainable development. These longer-term projects may be of an agricultural, health or educational nature.

3. Fellowship Assistance –- this aid is restricted to Baptists, and in special cases provides assistance with: Bibles, hymnals and religious printing; Church building and renovation, including pre-fabricated churches; Medicines and Food supplements; Hospitality assistance for conferences and meetings.

BWA website: www.bwanet.org