Adapted from a story written by PWS&D’s partner in Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, within Bamyan province’s stony mountains, lives Zahra. A 58-year-old widow, she became the steadfast guardian and provider for her children last winter, following her husband’s passing. Zahra’s husband, Hossein Ali, died last winter due to severe bone rheumatism exacerbated by the region’s bitter […]
The Journey for Hope is coming up on September 27, 2025, and teams are signing up from across the country. As we reflect on the last three years of this initiative through which congregations have supported PWS&D’s food security work, we’re grateful for the dedication of participants and those who have contributed to their journeys.
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Ibrahim Atallah is one of many Palestinians in Gaza whose lives have been severely affected by the conflict that worsened after October 2023. As a father, Ibrahim now looks after his three-year-old son, who has a disability and highly specific dietary needs. His son eats only a few simple items, mainly biscuits and milk, which
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Written by PWS&D partner International Nepal Fellowship (INF), Nepal In a small village in Nepal, 25 people came together to establish the Pipalchautari Self-Help Group (SHG). With support from PWS&D and International Nepal Fellowship (INF), PWS&D’s local partner, the group began working to strengthen their community and enhance safety from hazards like wildfires and landslides. One
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As violence continues in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, humanitarian needs on the ground only increase, while the ability to deliver aid is blocked by Israeli government forces. With thousands of families displaced, schools and hospitals bombed, thousands of children killed, and an emerging famine, our impetus to act is greater than ever—your support
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Pakistan is listed as among the world’s worst performing countries when it comes to education. Poverty, child labour, gender discrimination and harmful norms in a highly patriarchal society prevent equal access by women and girls to education and economic opportunities. In response, PWS&D is implementing a school feeding project together with its partner in Pakistan
In the face of unbelievable suffering and loss of life in places like Gaza, Somalia, Yemen and Sudan, it can be tempting to say, “I don’t think there’s anything I can do to make a difference.” Christ, who has promised abundant life, has also called God’s people to action in support of those in need.
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In 2024, PWS&D’s refugee program submitted applications to sponsor 93 individuals, primarily Afghan refugees. Applications were also processed for refugees who had to flee persecution, arrest because of their political opinion, and war from Myanmar, Ethiopia, Iran, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea and Syria. Since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2022 and the
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In 2024, PWS&D was able to reach out to 242,492 people in 22 countries through our development and relief programs, providing sustainable solutions to poverty and compassionate support in times of disaster and conflict. Thank you for helping make this possible! Want to see how your support made a difference? Download or order the 2024 Impact Report to explore
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The Government of Pakistan is accelerating its drive to expel undocumented Afghans, as well as those who have temporary permission to stay. Between 700 and 800 families are being deported daily. These deportations pose devastating risks—particularly for women and girls—who face heightened threats of violence, persecution, and loss of access to basic rights upon return. These
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