...in a world of disaster, hunger, and oppression

Millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity.

The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People - all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope.

                                                               Providing relief to those affected by natural disasters

Restoring Hope, Feeding the Hungry, Empowering the Oppressed

Typically received during the season of Lent, each gift to One Great Hour of Sharing supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, and assist in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

$6.5 million

granted by PDA in the United States and 56 countries in 2020

131

grants impacting 20 countries given by PHP in 2020

52

years of ministry for SDOP

over 54,300

people trained in multiple countries in areas of land rights, farming, social development and addressing gender-based violence

5,676

PDA work team volunteers served in 2019

264

certified PC(USA) Earth Care congregations helped care for creation

51,000

trees planted around the world

over 5,000

projects in economically poor communities in the United States and around the world have had an opportunity to develop solutions to their own challenges since SDOP’s inception

$190,000

recovered in stolen wages for hospitality workers in the U.S.

1,097

                                              Presbyterian congregations purchased eco-palms for sustainable forestry and livelihoods