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On October 7, the province of Herat in western Afghanistan was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. A series of aftershocks followed. To date, the United Nations estimates that over 12,000 people have been affected. Both the number of affected households and casualties are expected to rise as assessments continue. While initial assessments are underway,
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This year, 11 teams hailing from three provinces took action against food insecurity by raising awareness and funds for PWS&D’s critical food security programs through PWS&D’s annual Journey for Hope event. The fundraiser involved various activities, including cycling, running, walking, a soup lunch and more. Each team tackled their chosen challenge. Dedication and a sense
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Over the past four years, it has been difficult for Adau and her four children to have enough food to live a healthy, vibrant life. While they were still feeling the impact of lost work due to COVID-19 and ongoing inflation, Adau’s husband abandoned the family. “I had to struggle to get food for my
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Even in the face of poverty, injustice and disaster, hope, love, peace and joy find a way. Inspired by God’s promise of abundant life, we are responding to God’s call to care for the poor, sick and vulnerable. We are responding to restore human dignity, ease the pain of want and promote community cooperation. As
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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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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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