Guatemala
PWS&D is working with local partners in Guatemala to support education, income generation, food security and women’s empowerment. In the western highlands of the country,
Where We Work
Where We Work
PWS&D’s work helps to create positive change in our global village
Sustainable Development
PWS&D works with international partners to carry out long-term community development programs that empower vulnerable people to overcome root causes of poverty and create lasting change. We undertake holistic programs in the areas of food security, livelihoods, health and human rights.
Emergency Relief
PWS&D responds to emergencies around the world to help provide immediate assistance—food, shelter and medical attention—and long-term rehabilitation for those most affected.
Responses are carried out with local partners, as well as ACT Alliance, a global network of churches and faith-based organizations, and Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a coalition of 15 church and church-based agencies working to end hunger. Through these networks and coalitions, we maximize our impact—doing more together than we could alone.
PWS&D Projects by Country
Current program countries include:
Latin America & Caribbean
Haiti
In Haiti, PWS&D is working to support children suffering from malnutrition and reduce vulnerability to climate change and food insecurity. Alongside civil society leaders and
Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, PWS&D is working to support adolescents and their families who work in the urban markets of the capital city, Managua. Working with INPRHU
Africa
Ghana
Support for PWS&D’s programs in Ghana help transform the lives of marginalized women and people living with disabilities by advocating for human rights and fostering
Malawi
PWS&D is working to empower families living in vulnerable communities to access vital health care, earn sustainable incomes, escape cycles of hunger and embrace futures
Asia
Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, years of conflict, drought and limited access to healthcare services make it difficult for marginalized families and individuals to grow enough food, improve
India
PWS&D’s integrated community health and economic initiatives are empowering vulnerable women, girls and communities to better access medical services as well as education and livelihood
Nepal
In partnership with International Nepal Fellowship (INF), PWS&D is supporting the Shining Hospital to bring health and hope to people affected by tuberculosis (TB) and
Pakistan
Pakistan—the fifth most populated country in the world—is extremely vulnerable to climate change. The Global Climate Risk Index ranked Pakistan as the eighth most climate-affected