<P> The organisation reports a worldwide membership of over 1.7 million , consisting of soldiers , officers and adherents collectively known as Salvationists . Its founders sought to bring salvation to the poor , destitute , and hungry by meeting both their `` physical and spiritual needs '' . It is present in 131 countries , running charity shops , operating shelters for the homeless and disaster relief and humanitarian aid to developing countries . </P>
<P> The organisation reports a worldwide membership of over 1.7 million , consisting of soldiers , officers and adherents collectively known as Salvationists . Its founders sought to bring salvation to the poor , destitute , and hungry by meeting both their `` physical and spiritual needs '' . It is present in 131 countries , running charity shops , operating shelters for the homeless and disaster relief and humanitarian aid to developing countries . </P>
how many countries is the salvation army working in
how many countries is the salvation army working in
131 countries
131 countries