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 […]
East Africa is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis, which has been exacerbated by conflict in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as extreme weather events across the Horn of Africa. The result is that many people have been displaced from their homes and many more are experiencing high levels of
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The van Mossel Refugee Support Fund was established by the six children of the late Rev. L.S. “Bert” and Mrs. Lorna van Mossel in honour of their parents. Both Lorna and Bert were strong supporters of the work of Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) and had a deep concern for the plight of those
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine created a humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced. One year after the invasion and the situation is still in flux. Generous Presbyterian support of almost $950,000 has enabled PWS&D to provide much-need support to those affected. In addition to the projects mentioned below, PWS&D has also provided support
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In this day long retreat, connect with other PWS&D Champions from Ontario, get the latest updates from PWS&D and develop skills to better connect your congregation with the important relief and development work happening around the world with their support. This retreat includes a time of worship, two learning sessions, lunch together with representatives from
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The consequences of climate change can be seen everywhere. Many economically disadvantaged countries are especially vulnerable to the effects of the climate crisis. Extreme weather events, including droughts, floods and rising sea levels, can have devastating impacts on already fragile food supplies, water sources, infrastructure and health. When most of southern Malawi’s Mulanje District was hit
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A 7.8-magnitude earthquake has caused devastation in southeast Türkiye and northern Syria. Multiple aftershocks and a second earthquake have only made the situation worse. Over 40,000 have been killed and many more are missing or injured. “People are staying out of their homes,” reports Samer Laham of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), a
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PWS&D has launched a new resource Overflowing: Prayers for a More Sustainable, Compassionate and Just World. In this guide, you’ll find prayers for specific PWS&D programs and emergency responses, prayers from PWS&D’s global partners and ecumenical coalitions, and prayers taken from the Bible or the Book of Praise. Overflowing is available for download. Bookmarks may
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“The extensive rain and floods damaged our homes, livestock, and agricultural lands and took many lives. We pray that God will have mercy on us and will not send the same extreme weather conditions next year. We pray to have a peaceful year ahead,” shared Dhayani, a resident near the city of Khairpur. Months after
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PWS&D works in partnership with organizations in Canada and around the world to support development and relief programs that improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations. We are committed to providing a workplace and implementing development and relief programs that are safe from any form of sexual exploitation and abuse. PWS&D’s Prevention of Sexual
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