Presbyterian World Service & Development responds to emergencies around the world to help provide immediate relief and emotional support for those most affected. The majority of the responses are carried out through the Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance, a global network of churches and organizations providing emergency relief and long-term rehabilitation support for those in need following disaster and conflict. We also partner with Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) and Canadian Churches in Action (CCA) to provide a unified response from Canadian churches to disaster situations.
Active Appeals
Sahel Africa Food Crisis
Drought and erratic rains have crippled harvests in the Sahel region of Africa and caused food prices to spike. Combined with displacement and persistent conflict, assistance is urgently needed to address rising levels of hunger and malnutrition, now affecting over 14 million people. PWS&D is accepting donations to help those in need.
Philippines Flood Relief
Tropical Storm Washi has caused widespread devastation in the Philippines, displacing thousands of people with flash flooding. PWS&D is accepting donations to support those most in need.
East African Famine
Famine is spreading in East African countries from the region’s worst drought in 60 years. PWS&D is responding through Canadian Foodgrains Bank to provide over 18,000 people in Ethiopia with food and food-for-work programs, and working through the ACT Alliance to support over 300,000 Somali refugees with food, water, psychosocial support and other essential supplies in Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camp.
Pakistan Floods
Heavy monsoon rains since August 2011 have caused widespread flooding and destruction in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province. PWS&D is working with Canadian Foodgrains Bank provide emergency food rations for 2,000 vulnerable families.
Haiti Earthquake
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti’s capital city in January 2010, claiming thousands of lives. PWS&D is providing shelter, water, food, education and long-term rehabilitation through the ACT Alliance, Canadian Foodgrains Bank and Canadian Churches in Action.
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
A massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on 11 March 2011, followed by a powerful tsunami. PWS&D partners are supporting over 5,000 people living at evacuation sites with medical services and essential supplies.
Libya Conflict
Ongoing conflict in Libya has led to massive numbers of refugees fleeing the country. PWS&D is working with the ACT Alliance to support refugees with clean water, tents, psychosocial support, cash-for-work and de-mining activities.
Sudan
PWS&D is supporting 23,000 people in Blue Nile state in partnership with Canadian Foodgrains Bank to combat prolonged hunger and malnutrition through school feedings, food-for-work activities and boosting agricultural practices.
