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The Salvation Army International The International Website of The Salvation Army - Welcome to the website of The Salvation Army's International Headquarters in London, England. It features the international mission and services of The Salvation Army, and provides links to the headquarters that direct its work around the world. Use our World Map to locate the website for your region, or select your country from the drop-down menu below: Select your CountryAll Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Australia Austria Bahamas Bangladesh Barbados Belgium Belize Bermuda Bolivia Botswana Brazil Burundi Canada Chile China Colombia Congo (Democratic Republic of) Congo (The Republic of) Costa Rica Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Jamaica Japan Kenya Korea (Republic of) Latvia Lesotho Liberia Lithuania Malawi Malaysia Marshall Islands Mexico Micronesia Moldova (Republic of) Mongolia Mozambique Myanmar Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway N. Korea Pakistan Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saint Helena Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Sierra Leone Singapore South Africa Spain Sri Lanka St Maarten Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tanzania Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom United States Uruguay Venezuela Virgin Islands (British) Virgin Islands (U.S.) Zambia Zimbabwe International News Fijian family helped Salvation Army in Fiji Provides Help After Floods Salvation Army workers in Fiji were greatly encouraged when they received a visit from the country's president while they were providing shelter, food and clean water to victims of flooding and landslides. Six people were killed, with villages and suburbs left under water. More... Words of Life cover 'Words of Life' Now Available Electronically The Salvation Army's daily reading book, Words of Life, has been made available in electronic format, potentially opening it up to a whole new readership. Content can be accessed on e-readers as well as through the Kindle application. More... Programme presenter Roberta Simmons-Smith USA Southern Territory Launches Web-based Salvation Army News Show The weekly programme, which is put together by the territory's community relations and development department, offers breaking news concerning The Salvation Army’s many ministries from around the world. A new episode is shared on YouTube every Thursday. More... Presentation of the ISB120 cheque Staff Band Celebration Benefits Salvation Army Expansion in Africa The General was delighted to accept £50,000 to support the continuing expansion of Salvation Army ministry in Africa. The money was raised through ISB120, a successful series of meetings held last year to mark the 120th anniversary of The Salvation Army's International Staff Band. More... March of witness in Atakpame Salvation Army Work in Togo Recognised During Weekend of Celebration and Commitment The commencement of Salvation Army work in Togo was recognised in a programme of events which culminated in the enrolment of 144 senior and 112 junior soldiers and a five-hour service of celebration later broadcast on national television. More... Solomon Islands flag News Feature: Seekers and New Soldiers Seal 'Opening Fire' Weekend on Solomon Islands The formal 'Opening Fire' weekend of The Salvation Army's work on the Solomon Islands was a truly international affair. Leaders from the Army's Papua New Guinea, Australia Eastern and Australia Southern Territories participated in the celebrations. More... Mexican Salvationists News Feature: Salvationists Take Evangelistic Opportunities at Pan American Games in Mexico Like The Salvation Army's Founder, William Booth, whose goal was not fame or fortune but to win souls for Christ, so too was the goal of officers, cadets and Salvationists on the streets of Guadalajara during the Pan American Games in October 2011. More... Come & See New Year's Message from Salvation Army World President of Women's Ministries Commissioner Sue Swanson begins 2012 with an encouragement to 'focus our attention on finding holy ways to bring Jesus' invitation to our communities. We pray that all involved in women’s ministries will issue creative and intentional invitations to come'. More... Christchurch earthquake response Quick Support Response in Christchurch Salvation Army teams responded quickly on 23 December to provide emergency assistance to those affected by the latest severe earthquakes to strike Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand. More... Distributing vital relief supplies Salvation Army Mounts Immediate Response to Flooding in The Philippines More than 5,000 families will receive vital supplies from The Salvation Army in The Philippines. Latest figures show that 100,000 people are displaced. More... The Swansons with Cadet Sandy Galvin Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson Lead New Zealand Commissioning Meetings The Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson experienced Maori tradition during their visit to lead commissioning meetings in New Zealand. More... The General with Latvian crest The General Offers Challenge and Encouragement in Latvia The General and Europe Zone leaders brought challenge and encouragement to Salvationists and Friends in Latvia. People travelled from across the country to share with their international leader. More... The General Sharing the Vision: December 2011 The General writes: 'What a great season for sharing good news. No matter how hectic Christmas time is for any of us, we still get immersed in the first Christmas story. Even the traumatic woes of our world only serve to sharpen our need for Immanuel.' More... Flood-damaged village Celebration Followed by Tragedy in Indonesia A time of great celebration for The Salvation Army in Indonesia has been closely followed by flooding and landslides which have led to significant damage and loss of life. More... Worldwide Prayer Meeting Worldwide Prayer Meeting: December prayer letter The latest prayer email from the General, including a request for help in encouraging other Salvationists to join the thousands already signed up for the Thursday morning prayer meeting. Prayer letter Prayer topics The General with Hungarian soldiers Hungarian Salvationists Encouraged by General's Visit Many sought a deeper relationship with Christ during the General's visit to Hungary. She was joined on her visit by Europe Zone leaders Commissioners Robert and Janet Street and Commissioners Franz and Hanny Boschung, leaders of the Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory. More... The General in Bern The General Urges Swiss Salvationists to Share Christ's Message of Freedom, Hope and Life General Linda Bond, making her first visit as international leader to The Salvation Army's Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory, challenged Salvationists in Switzerland to live a consistent life of faith. More... The General at a meeting in Paris The General Makes Strong First Impression in France and Belgium Territory Making her first visit as international leader to the France and Belgium Territory, General Linda Bond left the territory's Salvationists in no doubt as to her strong convictions or her ability to share her message with great simplicity. More... Band playing at Helsinki meeting The General Challenges Salvationists and Friends of the Finland and Estonia Territory The visit of the General to Finland had a significant spiritual impact on Salvationists and friends of the Finland and Estonia Territory. The General challenged the territory to prepare for revival, adding that the people of God’s Army are to go forward filled with joy and praise. More... The General in front of the One Army vision Spanish Salvationists Respond to the General's Challenge Salvationists from across Spain gathered in great excitement to welcome General Linda Bond when she visited the Salvation Army's Spain Command. They appreciated the General’s kind, personal approach as she warmly greeted all present. More... The 90th anniversary rally in Nairobi Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson Celebrate 90 Years of Salvation Army Ministry in Kenya Salvationists from around Kenya and beyond gathered in Nairobi to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Salvation Army work and worship in the east African country. The Chief of the Staff and World President of Women's Ministries led Salvationists and friends in giving thanks to God. More... Rayito de Luz education project Tremendous Move to the Mercy Seat During General's Visit to South America East Territory Salvationists in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay prayed and prepared for many months for the South America East Territorial Congress and the visit of General Linda Bond. Their prayers were rewarded with a time of inspiration and blessing. More... Worship in Bolivia Bolivian Salvationists Inspired by Visit of the Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson Salvationists and friends in Bolivia were invigorated and inspired by the visit of the Chief of the Staff (Commissioner Barry C. Swanson) and Commissioner Sue Swanson (World President of Women's Ministries). More... Salvation Army emergency vehicle Salvation Army Responds to Central American Floods The Salvation Army in Central America is providing assistance to people affected by severe flooding. Heavy rains that started in October have caused more than 90 deaths in the region, with the worst problems in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. More... 24-7 Prayer Day and Night Prayer for Justice to Continue in 2012 Picture God’s people united in prayer, where one hour isn’t enough in the prayer room and there is a desire for more, where children and youth are crying out for justice, where people are committing themselves for a day, a week, a month, a year or more of non-stop prayer. More... One Army, One Mission, One Message The General Launches International Vision General Linda Bond made a passionate call for The Salvation Army around the world to be united in mission and message and to grasp new opportunities as she launched the International Vision: One Army, One Mission, One Message. More... The General The General's 'Sharing the Vision' Letters General Bond's December 2011 Letter may be read online in English, French, Spanish or German. You can also listen to or watch the General read her letter. Worldwide Prayer Meeting Prayer topics for the General's weekly prayer meeting.   Our Army General Challenges Salvationists and Friends of the Finland and Estonia Territory The General challenged the territory to prepare for revival; that the people of God’s Army are to go forward filled with joy and praise. More... Forward Europe - Congress 2012 details unveiled The General will lead a three-day congress in Prague for Salvationists across Europe. More... Raised Up – 2010 World Youth Convention Facts from the World Youth Convention Convention videos still available online News Headlines delivered automatically N.B. All international news releases published by The Salvation Army are listed at salvationist.org Spiritual Life Prayer topics Prayer letter The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church with its own distinctive governance and practice. Its doctrine follows the mainstream of Christian belief and its articles of faith emphasise God’s saving purposes.   See also: What is The Salvation Army? A brief overview The Salvation Army in the Body of Christ A statement clarifying the Army's identity Worship General information about Salvation Army doctrines and covenants made by Salvationists Daily Prayers Prayers especially chosen for each day of the week Pause for Thought Something to think about each week Social Media Find us on Facebook Follow @TSA_IHQ on Twitter Book Review November/December 2011: Called to Preach Podcast on Ministry Matters This month's guest is Major Anne Read Headline News Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson Lead Anniversary Celebrations in Bangor, UK Salvation Army in Fiji Provides Help After Floods 'Words of Life' Now Available Electronically USA Southern Territory Launches Web-based Salvation Army News Show Staff Band Celebration Benefits Salvation Army Expansion in Africa More news headlines... Did You Know . . . In 1964, The Salvation Army invaded the pop music world with a UK hit song entitled 'It’s an Open Secret'?

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