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International Women’s Day 2026: “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”

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Join us on March 8 – International Women’s Day, as we celebrate the incredible achievements of women and girls around the world, but also call for renewed commitment to advancing rights, justice and equality. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” The theme calls for equal rights and justice to […]

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How Food Assistance Transformed Nyibol’s Future

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South Sudan continues to face a prolonged humanitarian crisis caused by severe food insecurity, economic instability and security issues. In the Aweil East region, the situation has been intensified by the arrival of South Sudanese nationals who had fled to neighbouring Sudan to find safety, now fleeing conflict there. This steady influx has placed immense pressure on already

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Champions Regional Retreat (BC)

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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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Lean Season Emergency Response in Malawi

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Malawi’s southern region is currently among the most food-insecure areas in the country. Mulanje District is particularly affected, with maize production estimated at only 25–35% of the five-year average. This is mainly due to climate change impacts, including unpredictable and poor rainfall, prolonged dry spells and other climatic shocks such as cyclones. Those most severely affected are coping by

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How a Sewing Machine Changed a Life 

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This story was written by Duncan Hospital, PWS&D’s partner in India, with minor additions and edits by PWS&D Communications. In the village of Karkhola, in the state of Bihar, India, 18-year-old Raunak Khatun’s life has been filled with challenges. Raunak’s mother died of pneumonia while giving birth to her. After her mother’s death, her grandmother

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Unceasing Prayer: Prayers for a More Sustainable, Compassionate and Just World

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A follow-up to the well-loved Overflowing prayer guide, released for PWS&D’s 75th anniversary, PWS&D has launched a new resource Unceasing Prayer: Prayers for a More Sustainable, Compassionate and Just World. In this guide, you’ll find prayers for specific PWS&D programs and emergency responses, prayers from PWS&D’s global partners and ecumenical coalitions, prayers written by PWS&D Champions and committee

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Cash Assistance Offers Relief in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan is currently experiencing significant food insecurity due to a weak economy, massive reductions in humanitarian aid and environmental disasters such as flooding and drought.   In Bamyan province, the highest and coldest region of Afghanistan, the situation is especially critical. Winters often last up to six months and the region’s steep mountains and deep valleys

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