“The extensive rain and floods damaged our homes, livestock, and agricultural lands and took many lives. We pray that God will have mercy on us and will not send the same extreme weather conditions next year. We pray to have a peaceful year ahead,” shared Dhayani, a resident near the city of Khairpur. Months after […]
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It’s been almost one year since Russia invaded Ukraine and the war began. Millions of Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes and required urgent humanitarian assistance. Presbyterians from across Canada have responded generously to the need, allowing PWS&D to get financial support out the door very quickly. As of October 2022, over $772,000 has
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“The weather is harsh; life is more difficult for the children, they are very thin and sick most of the time due to lack of food and extreme weather conditions at night and day,” says Siman Sokorow. Siman’s eight-month-old son, Farhan, is one of the many Somali children under five who has been admitted to
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Pakistan is currently being devastated by widespread flooding and landslides caused by severe monsoon rains. There has been significant loss of human life, property, and infrastructure. Join us in praying for safety and security for the millions of people affected by the ongoing crisis. The country has received almost three times the yearly average for
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Recovery efforts in Eastern Canada following the devastation of Hurricane Fiona are now underway. The road to recovery will be lengthy, and funds are needed to support those who have been impacted. For those who would like to donate to relief efforts, the Government of Canada has announced that it will match all funds donated
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Today, 828 million people go to bed hungry every night and 345 million are facing acute food insecurity, according to the World Food Programme. A combination of factors such as conflict, climate change and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a global food crisis. Now, more than ever, we must act so
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In Malawi’s Phalombe district, 14-year-old Aline lives with her parents and three siblings. When she was in grade nine, Aline began attending Neno Girls Secondary School, where PWS&D provides scholarship support for students in need. In part due to their own lack of education, Aline’s parents are only able to generate income through their small-scale subsistence
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Although active conflict has decreased in many parts of Syria, the need for ongoing food assistance remains great. High prices, inflation and limited employment combined with massive population displacement are causing many people to be vulnerable to continued food insecurity. Since 2018, PWS&D has been responding through Canadian Foodgrains Bank to help conflict-affected and displaced
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Local economies began being disrupted due to lockdowns, food security became a concern for many families, and precarious access to appropriate sanitation and hygiene facilities became even more dangerous due to the pandemic. PWS&D responded through the ACT Alliance with rapid response projects
Pakistan is consistently ranked among the 10 countries most vulnerable to the effect of global climate change. A heavier than usual monsoon season and glacier melt following a severe heat wave have created devastating flood conditions in much of the country. According to the United Nations, “the global climate crisis has contributed to these terrible
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