Our Impact
Life-Changing Impact Projects
Relief Projects
BWAid Relief Projects provide critical, compassionate support in times of crisis, meeting urgent human needs while offering hope and tangible expressions of Christ’s love to vulnerable communities around the world.
Development Projects
BWAid’s development projects empower communities worldwide through education, healthcare, economic opportunity, and sustainable programs that transform lives with hope and dignity.
34
Projects Supported
23
Countries
79%
Disaster Relief
Projects
Projects
21%
Community Development
Projects
570,196
Individuals Supported
* 2024 Statistics
** vs in 2023
30 projects supported
24 countries
67% disaster relief projects
33% community development
496,780 individuals supported
Responding Today
Through your partnership in prayer and giving, Baptist World Aid is responding with aid and relief to urgent needs in the world today.
Disaster Response
BWAid partners with BWA member partners to respond to emergent crises. This may involve a grant to the member convention in the disaster area for basic food, NFI, medical needs, and short-term recovery. It may also include brokering relationships with Baptist and/or other NGOs for resources, providing project management support and in the rare instance, BWAID staff will work with a partner in direct implementation. Our goal is always to support the local convention in providing immediate and effective assistance to their communities.
Development
BWAid partners are eligible to apply for Development Grants, which support initiatives aimed at addressing the underlying causes of vulnerability, fostering sustainable development, strengthening local capacity, and empowering communities. Priority funding areas include education, climate resilience, agriculture, and health. Preference is given to projects that improve the well-being of women and children. In alignment with its mission to serve the most vulnerable, BWAid strategically invests in programs located in countries on the Baptist Vulnerability Index.
Capacity Strengthening
BWAID is committed to strengthening the capacity of our Baptist conventions and churches to address vulnerability within their context. We co-design trainings with partners that integrate local expertise and international instructors. BWAid has also developed training modules that may be completed in-person or online. Conventions that receive grants are invited to participate in Grantee Share Tables to learn and collaborate with other similarly situated partners.
Creation of Justice
BWAid is committed to raising awareness and improving climate resiliency, particularly in under-resourced communities. We support initiatives that promote understanding of climate issues and promote climate resilience. For many of our partners, agricultural projects that incorporate training in sustainable practices represent a critical first step toward long-term environmental and community sustainability.