Read real stories of PWS&D’s life-changing impact

Impact Story

A Small Intervention with a Big Impact

*This story was written by PWS&D’s partner, with minor contributions from PWS&D communications. Jamshid Wali*, a 25-year-old resident of Shahrak-e Safa village in central Bamyan Province, Afghanistan, is the sole provider for his family of five, including his wife, mother and two young children. Jamshid and Marwa got married in 2020, beginning their life together

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A Small Intervention with a Big Impact

*This story was written by PWS&D’s partner, with minor contributions from PWS&D communications. Jamshid Wali*, a 25-year-old resident of Shahrak-e Safa village in central Bamyan Province, Afghanistan, is the sole provider for his family of five, including his wife, mother and two young children. Jamshid and Marwa got married in 2020, beginning their life together

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A Conversation about Responding in Pakistan and Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Impact Stories, Pakistan

Marvin Parvez is the regional director of Community World Service Asia, PWS&D’s partner in Pakistan and Afghanistan. This spring, we sat down with him to discuss the work the organization is carrying out with PWS&D’s support to help people in marginalized communities have better health, food security and livelihood opportunities. Could you tell us a bit about […]

Food Vouchers Provide Support in Syria

Impact Stories, Syria

Amyan is a music teacher who lives in Latakia, Syria. For many years, he earned his living teaching at a private institute where he was proud to shape young talents. He also used to be a landlord. “My nephew and I owned a plot of land,” he recounts. “We gave it to a contractor who […]

Team Lightning Bolt (Markham)

Canada, Impact Stories

On September 26, Team Lightning Bolt is fundraising in the Journey for Hope in support of PWS&D’s food security projects. With climate issues, conflict and inflation impacting people around the world, food insecurity is at alarmingly high levels, and PWS&D is working to address that. By taking part in the Journey for Hope, Team Lightning […]

St. Andrew’s Nanaimo Bars (Nanaimo)

Canada, Impact Stories

On September 20, we’re fundraising in the Journey for Hope in support of PWS&D’s food security projects. With climate issues, conflict and inflation continuing to impact people around the world, food insecurity is at alarmingly high levels, and PWS&D is working to address that. By taking part in the Journey, we’re supporting a charity that […]

Venezuela Earthquake Response

Impact Stories

On June 24, 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela. Strong shaking was felt across the country, as well as in neighboring Colombia and parts of the Caribbean. The Government of Venezuela has declared a State of Emergency.  The situation remains fluid, with ongoing aftershocks increasing risks to affected populations and complicating response efforts. Residential […]

Together in Motion and Song (Victoria)

Canada, Events, Impact Stories

Together in Motion & Song is fundraising in the Journey for Hope in support of PWS&D’s food security projects. Join us on September 17 for a hymn sing and on September 26 for a walk! With climate issues, conflict, and inflation impacting people around the world, food insecurity is at alarmingly high levels, and PWS&D […]