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pwsd@presbyterian.ca

Phone Number

(416) 441-1111

Faithful to our calling,
we respond together

Inspired by God’s promise of abundant life, Presbyterian World Service & Development envisions a sustainable, compassionate and just world.

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Even in the face of poverty, injustice and disaster, hope, love, peace and joy find a way.

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Critical Need:

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

As Palestine and Israel are mired in violence and suffering, PWS&D is preparing to respond. Donations will assist with shelter, food, livelihoods, emergency health, psychosocial and mental health support, as well as cash assistance to allow people to purchase the goods they require.

About Us
About Us

Inspired by God’s promise of abundant life, PWS&D envisions a sustainable, compassionate and just world.

Presbyterian World Service & Development’s key values are:

Compassion
PWS&D walks with distressed and marginalized people, listening carefully to their stories and responding effectively.

Justice
PWS&D works for equality, empowerment, human dignity, peace and stewardship of creation. In solidarity, we affirm that all people are entitled to know their rights, to receive equal protection, and to have access to and control over resources.

Partnership
PWS&D believes in dynamic relationships that involve mutual learning, trust and shared vision. Healthy partnerships are accountable, ethical, equitable, flexible and respectful.

Our collaborative partnerships allow us to offer

more help to more people

PWS&D’s strategic partnerships allow for donations dollars to stretch further, have greater impact and improve the lives of more people. We collaborate with well-respected internationally focused organizations, faith-based and secular, to address many of the structural issues that affect the communities where the church is working around the world. Together, we accomplish more.

  • Canadian Foodgrains Bank
  • ActAlliance
  • Kairos
Impact Story

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza 

As Palestine and Israel are mired in violence and suffering, PWS&D is prepared to respond to the humanitarian needs. The ongoing hostilities have created a humanitarian crisis, with homes, schools, medical facilities and crucial infrastructure having been extensively damaged or destroyed. The conflict has led to a significant mass displacement—1.4 million out of Gaza’s 2.2

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Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza 

As Palestine and Israel are mired in violence and suffering, PWS&D is prepared to respond to the humanitarian needs. The ongoing hostilities have created a humanitarian crisis, with homes, schools, medical facilities and crucial infrastructure having been extensively damaged or destroyed. The conflict has led to a significant mass displacement—1.4 million out of Gaza’s 2.2

Read More »

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