Myanmar Earthquake  7.7 magnitude earthquake causes major destruction Myanmar is in crisis following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, 28 March. The tremor was felt as far as Thailand and south-west China. Tragically, over 3,000 lives have been lost and more than 4,500 people have been injured, with numbers expected to rise. Local Foursquare…

NEWS Major Escalation in 2025 The city of Goma has been invaded by rebels, marking a major escalation in the devastating conflict. Thousands of displaced residents are trapped, living in fear, as the city remains in lockdown. The situation is dire—3,000 locals and U.N. peacekeepers have been killed, Goma’s airspace has been closed, and uncertainty…

Los Angeles Wildfires ⚠️ This is a developing response. Please check in here for regular updates. Active Response Underway The Pacific Palisades and Eaton Fires, along with smaller fires (Hurst, Lidia, and Sunset), have devastated the greater Los Angeles area. The fires have destroyed wildlands, cities, and neighborhoods across Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, West Hollywood,…

Incendios forestales en Los Ángeles ⚠️ Esta es una respuesta en desarrollo. Consulte aquí para obtener actualizaciones periódicas. Respuesta activa en marcha Los incendios de Pacific Palisades y Eaton, junto con incendios más pequeños (Hurst, Lidia y Sunset), han devastado el área metropolitana de Los Ángeles, obligando a evacuar a casi 200,000 personas. Los incendios forestales han destruido bosques,…

Hurricanes Helene + Milton ⚠️ This is a developing response. Please check in here for regular updates. Active Response Underway Hurricane Milton has struck the Tampa area with great force, causing severe damage. We’re preparing to re-enter the affected zone as soon as it’s safe + we’re ready to deploy immediately. In North Carolina, we’re…

Hurricane Beryl Foursquare churches in 4 nations respond to massive storm damage Hurricane Beryl has wreaked havoc across the Caribbean, South and Central America. The storm has worked its way up the Gulf Coast, made landfall in central Texas, and is now working its way through the central midwest. It has impacted hundreds of thousands…

Iowa Tornadoes Response Story Local Foursquare leaders spring into action to care for their community Pastor Rebecca Hornback didn’t hesitate when she saw her community in Iowa needed help after the recent tornado. She shared her experience with us in a moment of true Christ-like compassion: “We live between the two towns where the tornadoes…

Brazil Floods Major flooding in Brazil causes catastrophic damage Our hearts break for the Brazilian people affected by the catastrophic flooding. We are in continual communication with Foursquare Brazil and Foursquare Missions International to coordinate our relief efforts. Resources are being sent to Foursquare Brazil to support their response, and we will continue to provide…

Tornado Response Urgent Prayer + Donations Needed The Foursquare Central District faced an unprecedented series of severe weather events across North Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri. The impact of these storms has been profound, causing extensive damage to numerous communities and towns, leading to loss of life, multiple injuries, and significant damage to…

South Sudan Refugee Crisis In South Sudan, a deeply troubling human rights and humanitarian crisis continues to escalate. As of 2023, the situation has worsened due to the ongoing effects of prolonged conflict, intercommunal violence, and significant food shortages. This has resulted in 2.2 million people being internally displaced, making this the world’s fourth most…