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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made significant contributions worldwide, focusing on welfare, self-reliance, humanitarian aid, emergency relief, and volunteer service. In 2024 alone, the Church spent $1.45 billion on these efforts across 192 countries and territories. This included 3,836 humanitarian projects with church members volunteering 6.6 million hours in various services.
In Jordan, since 1990, the Church has completed over 600 humanitarian projects. In 2024, they donated 1,125 wheelchairs to Al Hussein Society in Amman to aid children and adults with mobility challenges. Annette Myers noted that "a properly fitted supportive chair increases each child's ability to interact with their families." The Church also collaborated with Medical Aid for Palestinians in Talbieh to provide healthcare and medical supplies.
Self-reliance projects in Jordan include a milk-sheep farm established with Al Jahuth organization by donating sheep and training refugees. Sana’a Al Hashem explained that "having a milk goat makes a huge difference to these families." Similar initiatives involve beehives and goats for income generation.
In Cambodia, the Techo Sen Koh Thom Hospital opened last year as one of the Church's largest humanitarian projects in Asia. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that this facility addresses high maternal mortality rates by providing essential surgical and maternity care locally.
The Church has renovated hospitals in Cambodia and funded a new heart center addition in Siem Reap. They also provided laparoscopic surgery training at Battambang Hospital through collaboration with specialists from the University of Utah’s Center for Global Surgery.
Flood relief efforts in Cambodia included donating rice to those affected by flooding while working alongside the Ministry of Cult and Religion. Seng Somoni acknowledged the Church's contribution as a blessing for people in need.
In Mongolia, education support involved providing computers to secondary schools benefiting around 43,000 students. The Church also supported kindergartens with necessary equipment donations.
Disaster response initiatives included supplying fire extinguishers and household goods to emergency departments across Mongolia's eastern provinces. Additionally, assistance was extended to Ulaanbaatar’s House of Mercy through food donations aiding homeless individuals.
Maternal care improvements were facilitated by donating training equipment for obstetrics at Amgalan Maternity Hospital aimed at enhancing practical training opportunities for medical professionals.
