*This story was written by PWS&D’s partner, with minor contributions from PWS&D communications. Jamshid Wali*, a 25-year-old resident of Shahrak-e Safa village in central Bamyan Province, Afghanistan, is the sole provider for his family of five, including his wife, mother and two young children. Jamshid and Marwa got married in 2020, beginning their life together […]
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Marvin Parvez is the regional director of Community World Service Asia, PWS&D’s partner in Pakistan and Afghanistan. This spring, we sat down with him to discuss the work the organization is carrying out with PWS&D’s support to help people in marginalized communities have better health, food security and livelihood opportunities. Could you tell us a bit about
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Amyan is a music teacher who lives in Latakia, Syria. For many years, he earned his living teaching at a private institute where he was proud to shape young talents. He also used to be a landlord. “My nephew and I owned a plot of land,” he recounts. “We gave it to a contractor who
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On September 26, Team Lightning Bolt is fundraising in the Journey for Hope in support of PWS&D’s food security projects. With climate issues, conflict and inflation impacting people around the world, food insecurity is at alarmingly high levels, and PWS&D is working to address that. By taking part in the Journey for Hope, Team Lightning
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On September 20, we’re fundraising in the Journey for Hope in support of PWS&D’s food security projects. With climate issues, conflict and inflation continuing to impact people around the world, food insecurity is at alarmingly high levels, and PWS&D is working to address that. By taking part in the Journey, we’re supporting a charity that
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On June 24, 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela. Strong shaking was felt across the country, as well as in neighboring Colombia and parts of the Caribbean. The Government of Venezuela has declared a State of Emergency. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing aftershocks increasing risks to affected populations and complicating response efforts. Residential
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Together in Motion & Song is fundraising in the Journey for Hope in support of PWS&D’s food security projects. Join us on September 17 for a hymn sing and on September 26 for a walk! With climate issues, conflict, and inflation impacting people around the world, food insecurity is at alarmingly high levels, and PWS&D
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On September 27, we’re taking part in the Journey for Hope in support of PWS&D’s food security projects. We want to raise awareness of and funds for global hunger. With climate issues, conflict and rising costs continuing to impact people around the world, food insecurity is at alarmingly high levels, and PWS&D is working to
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On September 26, we’re fundraising in the Journey for Hope in support of PWS&D’s food security projects. With climate issues, conflict and inflation continuing to impact people around the world, food insecurity is at alarmingly high levels, and PWS&D is working to address that. By taking part in the Journey, we’re supporting a charity that
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On September 26, we’re joining members from Knox Waterloo, Joonim’s Church and Doon to fundraise in the Journey for Hope in support of PWS&D’s food security projects.” With climate issues, conflict and inflation continuing to impact people around the world, food insecurity is at alarmingly high levels, and PWS&D is working to address that. By
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