The van Mossel Refugee Support Fund was established by the six children of the late Rev. L.S. “Bert” and Mrs. Lorna van Mossel in honour of their parents. Both Lorna and Bert were strong supporters of the work of Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) and had a deep concern for the plight of those …
PWS&D has launched a new resource Overflowing: 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, and prayers taken from the Bible or the Book of Praise. Overflowing is available for download and to …
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Esther first got her period at age 13. Following village customs, the older women advised her to spend the next seven days indoors, never leaving her home. Unfortunately, at the time, Esther was only one day from writing the national primary school examinations—which would determine whether she could attend secondary school or not. In Esther’s …
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 …
This October, supporters throughout Canada laced up to make a difference in the first ever PWS&D Journey for Hope. “As the nine Gale Riders set off to cycle 17 km,” commented Darlene Vandermey, leader of the team from Gale Presbyterian Church in Elmira, ON, “God blessed us with beautiful sunshine. The most beautiful part was …
