Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and seven humanitarian organizations gathered at Church headquarters on August 6 and 7, 2026, to review the first three years of a global initiative that has improved the well-being of 52 million women and children in communities across Africa and Asia.
During the event, Church leaders announced a funding commitment of more than US$65 million, bringing the faith’s total investment in the initiative to more than $184 million over its first three years.
“Through collaboration and faith, we are helping build greater hope, resilience and opportunity for generations to come,” said Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson.
Read more on Church Newsroom: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-women-children-initiative-three-year-results
Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and seven humanitarian organizations gathered at Church headquarters on August 6 and 7, 2026, to review the first three years of a global initiative that has improved the well-being of 52 million women and children in communities across Africa and Asia.
During the event, Church leaders announced a funding commitment of more than US$65 million, bringing the faith’s total investment in the initiative to more than $184 million over its first three years.
“Through collaboration and faith, we are helping build greater hope, resilience and opportunity for generations to come,” said Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson.
Read more on Church Newsroom: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-women-children-initiative-three-year-results

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Hundreds of thousands heard the musical message of hope and peace. More than 400 locations throughout Brazil held watch parties, thanks to Saturday night’s concert being streamed on YouTube.
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The Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square concluded their weeklong “Songs of Hope” tour in São Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Hundreds of thousands heard the musical message of hope and peace. More than 400 locations throughout Brazil held watch parties, thanks to Saturday night’s concert being streamed on YouTube.
“Everyone had a smile on their face. They could feel something different,” said Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following the concerts held in Ginásio do Ibirapuera. “And I can tell you that [because] I know so many of the people attending these concerts. I grew up here. This is my land, my country, my language.” The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Shares Songs of Hope in Brazil](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oaywX_lnXLY/mqdefault.jpg)
