LDS Humanitarian Services is a branch of the Welfare Services department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The organization’s stated mission is to relieve suffering, to foster self-reliance for families of all nationalities and religions, and to provide opportunities for service.
Read more about LDS Humanitarian Services: Overview, LDS Humanitarian Initiatives, Sources and Funds For Humanitarian Work
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