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Dry Spells: A Climate Change Issue that Stings

Leave a Comment / Impact Stories, Malawi /

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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2022 Impact Report

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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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In Guatemala, Amalia Leads the Way

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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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“The Earthquake Experience is Unlike any Other”

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A little over a month ago, a powerful earthquake struck the border region between northern Syria and southeast Türkiye, causing widespread damage and loss of life. The initial tremor caused buildings to collapse, trapping people under the rubble and damaging infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and power lines. The earthquake also caused widespread

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Supporting Digital Learning for Afghan Refugees

Leave a Comment / Afghanistan, Impact Stories, Pakistan /

Darakht-e Danesh means “knowledge tree” in Dari, one of the official languages of Afghanistan. This phrase is also the name of an online library that is being provided with support from PWS&D to help ensure Afghan refugees can continue their education. Afghans Displaced from their Homes Pakistan is the third largest refugee host country in

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Worship with Us

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For over 75 years, the Presbyterian Church in Canada, through Presbyterian World Service & Development, 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. On April 22, PWS&D hosted a special

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Be Aware

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The Presbyterian Church in Canada is aware of at least one instance of a member of a Presbyterian congregation receiving a phone call pressuring them to donate to PWS&D and provide their banking information. PWS&D (and the PCC) do not solicit funds over the phone, demanding that banking information be shared. The only instance someone

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