Impact Stories

Refugee Sponsorship: Looking Ahead

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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School Support Changes Lives in Malawi

In Malawi, Mulanje Mission Hospital supports children who have been orphaned or are vulnerable due to HIV and AIDS. With assistance from PWS&D, the program evaluates and identifies those who would benefit most from health and education services. In addition, the program extends its support to the families of vulnerable children through a livestock-keeping initiative,

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Advocate for Afghan Refugees

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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Champions Retreat (Crieff Hills)

In this overnight retreat, connect with other PWS&D Champions, 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 other local

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Water Tanks Improve Communities in Guatemala 

“During the last few years, the water pressure in my community has decreased by a large percentage. I feel physically tired from carrying water from the well 10 minutes from the house for my family’s consumption, animals and the family garden,” Hilda Velásquez Gómez, a resident of the municipality of Comitancillo in Guatemala, shares.  The municipality is characterized

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