In a country where the prevalence of leprosy is two and a half times higher than the global average, the Shining Hospital is helping people overcome illness and get back to their normal lives. This year the hospital has given over 15,000 people hope for a healthier future. Life Interrupted Ram lived with his wife […]
Championing for Change can involve more than sharing news from PWS&D with your congregation. This week, try spreading the word about PWS&D wherever you find yourself! At home You can engage your children or grandchildren in the work of PWS&D with our new youth resource, “School’s In.” Its five lessons and two games are a […]
With the federal election fast approaching, Canadians will soon head to the polls to decide which candidates reflect their values and priorities for our country, both at home and abroad. This fall election offers an excellent opportunity to find out what the candidates in your electoral district think of Canada’s role in responding to issues […]
You don’t have to think about the work of PWS&D every day, but you can if you want to! Sunday You can make a difference by including Mission Moments in your church’s announcement reel every Sunday. Monday What would happen if you requested to lead small group one week? Use PWS&D resources to teach about […]
Katherine will always remember the powerful flood waters that rushed up to her knees and penetrated the walls of her home. Six months ago, Cyclone Idai unleashed torrential rain and winds that led to devastating flooding across Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Katherine was one of 840,000 Malawians stuck in the storm. The devastating deluge ruined […]
School’s In is a new educational resource to teach youth about the importance of universal education—a powerful tool for achieving sustainable development. The resource contains five lessons to engage youth (Grade 4+) about some of the barriers that prevent the over 250 million children around the world from receiving an education. Youth will learn about […]
Poverty, the rising cost of food and an unstable climate are a few of the reasons that about 821 million people around the world don’t have regular access to nutritious food. Staggeringly, conflict is responsible for 10 out of 13 of the world’s main food crises. Yemen is currently the world’s largest food crisis. In […]
As the snow comes tumbling down, why not use one of these cozy ideas to connect with the work of PWS&D? Hot Chocolate Hangout How about a steaming cup of hot chocolate? Meet up with a friend and brainstorm ways to engage your congregation in the work of PWS&D. Your mugs will quickly be empty […]
Packets of Plumpy’nut are small, but mighty. These ready-to-use therapeutic food servings are essential to meeting the food needs of 7,700 people vulnerable to severe hunger and malnutrition in the Gedo region of Somalia. Dealing with Drought… Again Men and women living in Gedo used to make ends meet by farming and raising livestock. Yet, […]
Evidence of Cyclone Idai’s deadly winds and torrential rains can be seen throughout the community of Inhamizua in Mozambique. Fallen trees, roofless homes and impassable roads are a testament to the power of the storm that tore through Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi six months ago. José lives in Inhamizua with his two nephews. He has […]