SAWSO presents at the Combined Federal Campaign Kickoff event
Damon Winters, Director for International Business and Economic Development speaks at the US Department of Labor Headquarters in Washington D.C.
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What We Do
Meeting human need
without discrimination
Assisting approximately 4 million
people around the world
Serving in 134 countries around the globe
Active projects on five continents
Pursuing our mission since 1977
About us
The purpose of SAWSO is to represent the interests of the four Salvation Army U.S.A. Territories as we work together with communities to improve the health, economic and spiritual conditions of the vulnerable throughout the world.
The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) is an independent 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to improving the health, economic, and spiritual conditions of the poor throughout the world where The Salvation Army is active. Since 1977, SAWSO has helped people help themselves through sustainable programs that improve living conditions, combat the spread of disease, raise skill levels, increase productivity, and instill self-confidence.
Why SAWSO?
For four decades, SAWSO has been delivering a proven approach to engaging individuals, families, and communities in evaluating their needs; creating transformational action plans; implementing effective strategies; and understanding how and why their actions can create positive change.
Through funds entrusted to us, SAWSO is presently engaged in more than $57 million worth of projects throughout the world. Programs, projects, and activities provide tools and structure, but the real investment is in people. Our projects emphasize local ownership and community involvement as keys for lasting success. In all of our work, we employ a holistic approach to meet the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of those served.
With a presence in 134 countries, The Salvation Army’s global footprint is SAWSO’s map for engagement.
Vision
SAWSO serves as a dedicated resource committed to responding to the global interests of The Salvation Army USA by:
Developing sustainable solutions to poverty, disease, and despair in global communities.
Cultivating increased organizational capacity within Salvation Army units worldwide.
Introducing sustainability models that grow financial independence.
Demonstrating an empowering culture of grace and trust towards everyone we serve.
How We Meet Global Needs
Assess the Need
First, we assess the needs of each community in which we serve. We work to understand the obstacles, hardships, and challenges native to the area's particular population.
Build the Programs
Next, we build local programs designed to offer immediate relief, short-term care, and long-term growth in the areas that will best benefit the community.
Invest in the Community
Then, we offer the local programs to the local community, working to continually optimize their efficacy via spiritual, physical, and emotional service.
Contact Us
Donations
For questions about giving, email:
SAWSO.development@usn.salvationarmy.org
Tel.: (703) 299-5549
The Salvation Army World Service Office
615 Slaters Lane, P.O. Box 1428
Alexandria, VA 22314
Media
Tel.: (703) 302-8640
mediarelations@salvationarmyusa.org
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