Global climate change has left many farmers around the world struggling to support their families. Over the past year, COVID-19 has made their needs even more severe. In Haiti, PWS&D is responding to help farmers learn creative growing techniques that are increasing their access to nutritious fruit, vegetables and livestock, as well as savings for […]
On May 1, 2021, PWS&D is hosting the second online Gather2Grow conference for Champions. In this half-day conference, 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 spring, we’re talking about the annual report, and […]
These days, many families continue to have extra time at home with their children. When the school day’s done and everyone’s had a little rest, why not take the opportunity for a conversation about being generous? Love Your Neighbour Did you have yet another cold, wintery week? Or is spring in the air? If your […]
As we continue to witness the impacts of COVID-19, PWS&D, with partners at the ACT Alliance, is responding to bring relief to vulnerable communities in Bangladesh, Somalia, South Sudan and Palestine. Your faithful support is ensuring that families are accessing resources and the help they need during these uncertain times—thank you! Download the video to […]
Noria and Lela are passionate about advocating for the young girls and underrepresented women in their community. Noria, a 33-year-old schoolteacher and Lela, a grade 12 student at the same school, were the first women to join the Community Development Committee (CDC) in their community in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. When Noria first joined the CDC, she […]
Malawi has seen a recent surge in COVID-19 after a period with very few new reported cases. In mid-January, the president declared a state of emergency, temporarily closing schools, prohibiting gatherings of over 50 people and enforcing a nighttime curfew. Prolonged school closures over the course of the pandemic have fueled teenage pregnancies and early […]
On March 8, we celebrate an important day—International Women’s Day. On this day, we commemorate the achievements women have made, raise awareness about women’s equality and continue to advocate for gender fairness. This year the International Women’s Day theme is #ChooseToChallenge. When we choose to challenge the world by calling out gender discrepancies, we spark […]
In Ghana, with help from the Garu Community-Based Rehabilitation program, women and men with disabilities are courageously meeting their needs—and challenging the stigma they have faced for their whole lives. Aruk Atampure doesn’t go by his birth name. Instead, everyone in the community in Ghana where he lives and works calls him “Owner.” That’s because […]