By: Anne Kerr, Trinity Presbyterian Church (Campbell River, BC) Journey for Hope , PWS&D’s annual event to raise funds to respond to global hunger, seemed like a worthy cause. But its format as a sponsored bike, walk or run event seemed unlikely to work for us at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Campbell River, BC. What could […]
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This year, World Food Day shines a spotlight on the vital role that water plays in life and the production of food. It’s a reminder that billions of people live in places where water quality is a concern or where the demand for water surpasses its availability. This is especially challenging for smallholder farmers who
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Climate change, conflict and other factors have led to emergency levels of hunger in many countries across the globe. In Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, some 23 million people are without reliable access to food and water due to the ongoing severe drought. Many people are also living in camps for refugees and internally displaced persons
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Falak Sher, a determined individual from Mehr Veesar village in Pakistan, aspired to join the army but faced a setback when a poorly set bone left him bedridden for five years. Despite his dreams fading, he continued his education. Unable to find suitable job opportunities due to his disability, he apprenticed himself to a master
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Marvin Parvez is the Regional Director at Community World Service Asia (CWSA)—a long-time partner of PWS&D. Based in Pakistan, Marvin provides leadership to CWSA’s staff of approximately 300 people. PWS&D works with CWSA to provide emergency relief, food security, health, education and livelihoods programs. Starting work in the development and relief sector in 1990, Marvin was
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Sohdi became the sole breadwinner when her husband died 10 years into their marriage. Now, for two months each year, she harvests wheat far from her home in Charihar Bheel, Pakistan. While she’s away, her children stay at home by themselves. They cannot receive a formal education because there is no school nearby. Ever industrious,
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Fires continue to burn along large swaths of Canada. Both the British Columbia and Northwest Territories governments have declared states of emergency in response to large-scale, devastating fires. Join us in praying for all affected: God of earthquake, wind and fire, we look to you to aid us as we seek to tame the
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When Cyclone Freddy struck Malawi in March 2023, it provided a real-life example of nature’s fury, ranking high up among the strongest and longest-lasting storms ever documented in the southern hemisphere. Freddy wreaked havoc on the lives of countless Malawians, causing significant disruptions to daily activities, washing away essential food crops and destroying critical infrastructure,
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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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