Amalia López Pérez de Coronado is a mother of three who lives in Guatemala. In Tuixoquel Aldea Tuilelén, the rural community Amalia calls home, women face many stereotypes that limit their opportunities to lead full, abundant lives. After participating in a PWS&D-supported program, Amalia is trying to change the narrative for herself, her peers and
Amalia López Pérez de Coronado is a mother of three who lives in Guatemala. In Tuixoquel Aldea Tuilelén, the rural community Amalia calls home, women face many stereotypes that limit their opportunities to lead full, abundant lives. After participating in a PWS&D-supported program, Amalia is trying to change the narrative for herself, her peers and
For the second time in a month, Tropical Storm Freddy has ripped through Mozambique and Malawi. Heavy rains have triggered flooding in the southern district of Blantyre in Malawi. PWS&D has made an initial contribution to our partner in the area to assist in search and rescue efforts, as well as providing food items in …
A little over a month ago, a powerful earthquake struck the border region between northern Syria and southeast Türkiye, causing widespread damage and loss of life. The initial tremor caused buildings to collapse, trapping people under the rubble and damaging infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and power lines. The earthquake also caused widespread …
Darakht-e Danesh means “knowledge tree” in Dari, one of the official languages of Afghanistan. This phrase is also the name of an online library that is being provided with support from PWS&D to help ensure Afghan refugees can continue their education. Afghans Displaced from their Homes Pakistan is the third largest refugee host country in …
For over 75 years, the Presbyterian Church in Canada, through Presbyterian World Service & Development, has responded to need around the world. With the generous support of Presbyterians in Canada, this work has helped marginalized people and communities overcome poverty, recover from emergency situations and embrace hopeful futures. On April 22, PWS&D will be hosting …
The Presbyterian Church in Canada is aware of at least one instance of a member of a Presbyterian congregation receiving a phone call pressuring them to donate to PWS&D and provide their banking information. PWS&D (and the PCC) do not solicit funds over the phone, demanding that banking information be shared. The only instance someone …
The Russian invasion of Ukraine created a humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced. One year after the invasion and the situation is still in flux. Generous Presbyterian support of almost $950,000 has enabled PWS&D to provide much-need support to those affected. In addition to the projects mentioned below, PWS&D has also provided support …
