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Impact Stories

Holistic Support for Child Nutrition Helps Bishar in Somalia 

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Malnutrition is a serious health issue that significantly affects the growth and development of children globally. Without treatment, acute malnutrition can be fatal, and even survivors are left vulnerable to future malnutrition and illnesses. Those who experience malnutrition during their childhood may have their cognitive and motor skills affected, making it more difficult for them […]

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Support for New Relief Projects

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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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Parenting Parents in Malawi

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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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Lilawati Stands Against Child Marriage in India

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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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Champions Regional Retreat (Camp Kintail)

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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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Pakistan HERD Program Wraps Up

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“The food aid took away our worry.” In December 2023, PWS&D wrapped up a two-year project in Pakistan. The program, focused on Humanitarian, Early Recovery and Development (HERD), was innovative in that it connected responding to urgent short-term humanitarian needs with longer term sustainable development goals. Supported by the Canadian government, it assisted 3,766 households

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2023 Impact Report

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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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