The Season of Creation, an annual ecumenical celebration that encourages congregations to listen and respond to the cry of Creation begins September 1 (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) and runs through October 4. This year’s theme is “Let Justice and Peace Flow” and invites us to join others in working for […]
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The Aid for Afghanistan Coalition welcomes the adoption of Bill C-41 as a first step in enabling Canadian aid organizations to provide crucial humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan and other similar contexts. This legislation is needed to give Canadian aid organizations a path forward to ensure those who are in need of assistance receive it, regardless of where
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On this page, you will find resources to help you complete the Journey for Hope. Social Media Resources Instagram and Facebook Countdown Posts Instagram Posts Facebook Covers Poster PowerPoint Slides Resources for Team Captains T-Shirt Form Pledge Form Team Member Registration Form Sample Waiver and Indemnity Form *Please note that if you would like to
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Gulam Hasmad cares about people affected by leprosy. After having recovered from this disease himself, he now spends a lot of time raising awareness to help others. A 29-year-old from the Banke district of Nepal, Gulam had a long journey with leprosy. When he first experienced blisters and numb patches on his elbow as well
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By Germán Méndez Bernardo, Erwin Manuel Orozco Fuentes and Rubén Feliciano Pérez, staff members at AMMID Guatemala is one of the countries most affected by climate change worldwide, according to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Those living in Guatemala are especially vulnerable due to poverty, compounded by low capacity of the
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By Palwashay Arbab and Salman Rashid Umerkot’s Story Long before the dreaded phrase ‘climate change’ hit the world, Umerkot—a district in the Sindh province of Pakistan—was blessed with regular rains and seasonal crops grew. But since the mid-1980s rainfall has been irregular, with a couple of good years only every five or six years. Of
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By Kennedy Ngalawesa, Project Assistant at Churches Action for Relief and Development (CARD), Malawi Balaka District, Malawi context Malawi is situated in south-eastern Africa and the country’s geography creates specific climate zones throughout. In the North, temperatures are less extreme and the region generally enjoys more regular and plentiful rainfall. Conversely, the South is hotter
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Through PWS&D, for 75 years, Canadian Presbyterians have been providing immediate relief and long-term development assistance around the world, with an ever-increasing scope and reach. In 2022, with $3.7 million received, PWS&D contributed to $8.2 million worth of development and relief programs – $2.1 million in development and $6.1 million in emergency relief programming. None of
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For over 75 years, the Presbyterian Church in Canada, through PWS&D, has responded to need around the world. With the generous support of Presbyterians in Canada, this work has helped marginalized people and communities overcome poverty, recover from emergency situations and embrace hopeful futures. You can support this ongoing work using the form below. You
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Amalia López Pérez de Coronado is a mother of three who lives in Guatemala. In Tuixoquel Aldea Tuilelén, the rural community Amalia calls home, women face many stereotypes that limit their opportunities to lead full, abundant lives. After participating in a PWS&D-supported program, Amalia is trying to change the narrative for herself, her peers and
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