President Johnson Concludes Asia Ministry Focused on Women and Children

Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently concluded an 18-day trip to four Asian countries, where she ministered to women and children in need. Her journey, from May 16 to June 2, 2025, took her to Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Nepal.

Newsroom previously detailed her visits to Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

Nepal

In Kathmandu, Nepal, President Johnson witnessed the fruits of some of the Church of Jesus Christ’s collaborative humanitarian efforts in the country. She met with three nongovernmental organizations (NGOs): Helen Keller International, iDE and Care.

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“They are working to bless the lives of women and children here in this great land,” President Johnson said. “I was so pleased to see how the three of them are working to address the needs of children and their mothers and families.”

Thousands of children have had nutrition screenings, and severely malnourished children have received the fortified food they need. What’s more, women are learning about nutrition and how to start a small business to become self-reliant.

President Johnson said this approach, rooted in self-reliance, is the path to “sustainable change.”

“We’re getting them engaged in appropriate nutrition practices and helping them understand the good foods that are available here in Nepal that they can prepare for their children,” she said. “And then, importantly, we’re giving them opportunities for enterprise and entrepreneurship so that the standard of living for these families rises.”

While in Nepal, President Johnson also ministered to Latter-day Saints. More than 100 people gathered in a local chapel (a rented house) to hear from the global Church leader.

“I was happy to share with them a message of love — love first of their Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ,” President Johnson said. “And of course, I communicated my love to them. They’re devoted and consecrated people who are ministering to one another in higher and holier ways. They are taking care of each other in the Savior’s way, and I was delighted to have the opportunity to be with them.”

Thailand

In Thailand, the Relief Society leader spoke to more than 600 women at a conference held next to the Bangkok Thailand Temple. The conference included cultural dancing with native costumes and music.

Local Saints gave President Johnson a Malay, a wreath of fragrant Jasmine flowers representing friendship.

“I told the sisters I was looking forward to coming to Thailand because I knew that the flowers were extraordinary here,” President Johnson said. “But more beautiful than the flowers I saw were the faces of these women. Many of them made the sacrifice of getting on a bus or a train and traveling more than 12 hours to be with us. It was a glorious occasion.”

One example of faith she shared was Jan, a professional laundress. Jan spends five days in the Bangkok Temple every month — two days commuting, three days serving in the house of the Lord.

“She expressed to me the power and confidence and healing and strengthening power that has been hers because of her commitment to keeping her covenants,” said President Johnson. “I was particularly impressed also with her devotion and gratitude to the Lord.”

When asked if she had any needs, Jan replied, “No, sister, I am richly blessed,” showing the blessings she felt from her covenant relationship with God.

President Johnson said that so many others display similar devotion.

“I found the sisters here in Thailand committed to ministering as the Savior would, offering relief, serving as His hands and His feet,” she said. “I know that they listen as the Savior would, offering consolation and counsel and advice and everything they can to lift and serve one another. I was really impressed by that. They have embraced ministering in a higher and holier way.”

About the Relief Society General Presidency

The Relief Society General Presidency is called to lead the Relief Society, the Church’s organization for women, which has millions of worldwide. The presidency is composed of a president, who is called by the President of the Church, and two counselors. These three women travel around the world to visit, teach, and minister to the women of the Church. They also counsel with other general Church leaders to strengthen the women of the Church and their families.