About ERDO

Natural disasters like tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and cyclones seem to be in our news each day. People are experiencing tragedy with increasing frequency - the tragedy of losing loved ones, their homes and their livelihoods. In the world's poorest areas, families already struggle to support themselves against a landscape of poverty. When natural disaster strikes or conflict erupts, their struggle multiplies.

ERDO supports people through these challenging times. In all we do, we seek to do good, following Christ's compassionate example, helping our neighbour in need. These global emergencies and situations of poverty are heartbreaking. But they are opportunities for us to share God's love by reaching out with compassion and care.

Our reach goes all around the world - to over 35 countries. ERDO workers bring short-term relief of food, emergency shelter and clean water in times of crisis and natural disaster. We also help with long-term development in communities affected by severe poverty.

Justice and mercy drive us. Christ's compassion guides us. Your support empowers us. Wherever there is poverty, hunger, disaster and injustice, ERDO is there, working with you to do good.

Established in 1983 as the Emergency Relief and Overseas Development arm of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC), ERDO has been reaching out to women, children and men around the world for over 25 years, helping them through crises of war, natural disaster and the hunger and thirst of poverty.

Learn more about the areas ERDO is working in:

Child Sponsorship

ChildCARE Plus reaches out to children living in the midst of poverty and disease. As a monthly sponsor, you will provide necessities like food, clean water, medical care and education, giving a child a chance to have a real childhood.

Food Relief

Every 5 seconds a child dies from malnutrition. This doesn't have to happen. Partner with ERDO and help feed those who are hungry. The cost is just a little over $1 a day. The impact? A life you save.

Development

ERDO works in communities affected by extreme poverty by helping families rebuild their lives. Low-cost housing, job training and education, help many men, women and children envision a future beyond poverty and disease.

Crisis Response

Natural disasters, war and civil unrest seriously affect those caught in them. When a disaster or crisis occur, ERDO responds immediately, working with International partners to bring emergency aid and support to those struggling to survive.