PWS&D is concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Cuba caused by the US embargo and trade restrictions on fuel and other essential supplies. These measures present a significant challenge for the Cuban people to meet their basic needs. PWS&D will support a food assistance project through Canadian Foodgrains Bank to provide families with cash transfers to purchase […]
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In this day long retreat, connect with other PWS&D Champions from British Columbia, 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, learning sessions, and lunch together (provided free
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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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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
