In just a few short months, teams of supporters across Canada will lace up their shoes to walk, run, cycle, or do other activities in the 2024 Journey for Hope: an engaging fundraiser for the work of PWS&D. In Elmira, Ont., Darlene Vandermey and her team the Gale Riders are preparing for their third year […]
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Many disasters and emergencies don’t make news headlines, but the needs are no less real and the impacts on families are equally devastating. PWS&D continues to respond to disasters around the world, regardless of whether they’re in the news. In recent months, the following projects have been supported by PWS&D: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
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Persistent airstrikes over Gaza have demolished buildings, left tens of thousands of casualties and given rise to a staggering number of displaced individuals. Amid so much loss, PWS&D is supporting the Middle East Council of Churches’ Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR). DSPR continues to stand witness to the devastation and mourn the destruction. Tragically,
Lucy Mhango, a resilient grandmother in northern Malawi, exemplifies the unwavering dedication of grandparents who step in to raise their grandchildren when their parents are absent. Before the intervention of the PWS&D-supported Every Youth Empowered Project and the Tisambigzane Parenting Group, Lucy faced immense challenges in caring for her four grandchildren, whom her daughter had
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In Bihar, India, an alarming 80 per cent of girls are forced into early marriages. Not only does this reduce the likelihood that they will complete school, but it makes young girls—married as early as 12 years old—more susceptible to trafficking for child labour and sexual exploitation. Bihar region also ranks among the states with
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In this overnight 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, learning sessions, meals together with representatives from PWS&D and
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British Columbia Together in Motion and Song (Victoria) Ontario Gale Riders (Elmira) Team Knox (Waterloo) Team PWS&D (Toronto) Woodstock Wonders (Woodstock)
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On September 28, we’re fundraising in the Journey for Hope in support of PWS&D’s food security projects. With climate issues, conflict and inflation continuing to impact people around the world, food insecurity is at alarmingly high levels, and PWS&D is working to address that. By taking part in the Journey, we’re supporting a charity that
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When Linly Chidawati from Malawi discovered she was expecting a child with her husband, she felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. Nineteen years old at the time, she was mainly anxious about what her pregnancy journey would involve, from the early stages all the way to the delivery. Most of Linly’s worries were alleviated
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Through PWS&D, Canadian Presbyterians have been extending their support for over 75 years, offering both immediate relief and long-term development assistance globally, with a continuously expanding capacity and impact. In 2023, PWS&D contributed to $10.8 million worth of development and relief programs – $3 million in development and $7.8 million in emergency relief programming. None of
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