It’s been almost one year since Russia invaded Ukraine and the war began. Millions of Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes and required urgent humanitarian assistance. Presbyterians from across Canada have responded generously to the need, allowing PWS&D to get financial support out the door very quickly. As of October 2022, over $772,000 has […]
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“The weather is harsh; life is more difficult for the children, they are very thin and sick most of the time due to lack of food and extreme weather conditions at night and day,” says Siman Sokorow. Siman’s eight-month-old son, Farhan, is one of the many Somali children under five who has been admitted to
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Pakistan is currently being devastated by widespread flooding and landslides caused by severe monsoon rains. There has been significant loss of human life, property, and infrastructure. Join us in praying for safety and security for the millions of people affected by the ongoing crisis. The country has received almost three times the yearly average for
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Recovery efforts in Eastern Canada following the devastation of Hurricane Fiona are now underway. The road to recovery will be lengthy, and funds are needed to support those who have been impacted. For those who would like to donate to relief efforts, the Government of Canada has announced that it will match all funds donated
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Today, 828 million people go to bed hungry every night and 345 million are facing acute food insecurity, according to the World Food Programme. A combination of factors such as conflict, climate change and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a global food crisis. Now, more than ever, we must act so
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In Malawi’s Phalombe district, 14-year-old Aline lives with her parents and three siblings. When she was in grade nine, Aline began attending Neno Girls Secondary School, where PWS&D provides scholarship support for students in need. In part due to their own lack of education, Aline’s parents are only able to generate income through their small-scale subsistence
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Esther first got her period at age 13. Following village customs, the older women advised her to spend the next seven days indoors, never leaving her home. Unfortunately, at the time, Esther was only one day from writing the national primary school examinations—which would determine whether she could attend secondary school or not. In Esther’s
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Although active conflict has decreased in many parts of Syria, the need for ongoing food assistance remains great. High prices, inflation and limited employment combined with massive population displacement are causing many people to be vulnerable to continued food insecurity. Since 2018, PWS&D has been responding through Canadian Foodgrains Bank to help conflict-affected and displaced
The massive influx of refugees into Bangladesh after a violence against Rohingya people in Myanmar in 2015 has had a profound impact on the local host communities, straining resources, infrastructure, public services and the local economy. About one million Rohingya refugees are hosted in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. From the
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In Yemen, 80% of the population lives below the poverty line. Since the start of the conflict in this country, more than 20 million people have become food insecure. The COVID-19 pandemic, which prevented many people from earning an income, and the rising prices of food due to the war in Ukraine have left even
