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The following articles are from

Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF),

a FaithWorks ministry partner.

After a two-year process, PWRDF has changed its name to Alongside Hope (Auprès de l’espoir in French). The new name reflects the our focus on partnership and collaboration with local organizations, membership organizations, funding agencies, the Anglican Church of Canada, and donors. The name change was approved on October 15, 2024, and took effect on March 1, 2025. Archbishop Linda Nicholls and Archbishop Anne Germond were and continue to be most helpful and supportive.

Click here to watch a 90 second video about the name change!

The theme of partnership or accompaniment is woven throughout the Bible, but the task team was drawn to the story of the road to Emmaus. Days after Jesus died, the disciples were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, still grieving their loss. As Luke writes, the resurrected Jesus came alongside them, but they did not know it was him. Jesus travelled with them and then accepted their hospitality to dine with them. In the breaking of bread, their eyes were opened and they recognized him. When we walk alongside one another, Jesus accompanies us. We are strengthened and comforted and recognize Jesus when we share in his feast. 

Click here to watch a 9 minute video about the name change

from around the world!

As we walk alongside each of our partners, supporting, listening and sharing with one another, we embrace and embody the hope of a better world. Thus was born our new name:

Alongside Hope - Auprès de l’espoir

Alongside Hope conveys the concept of partnership in a simple and uplifting way. 

• It is easy to understand and to pronounce. 
• It requires no lengthy or clumsy acronym. 
• It de-emphasizes the colonial, top-down approach of giving and emphasizes a more collaborative approach. 
• It is a name that will carry us forward into the future.

Click here to watch an 18 minute video discussion

about the name change!

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Alongside Hope issues urgent appeal for partners hurt by aid cuts 

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In the wake of massive cuts to international development assistance by the U.S. Government and some European governments, Alongside Hope partners are reporting that progress is being undone, programs are being forced to shut down, and families and communities are living in uncertainty about their futures. 

The damage done is staggering. We cannot possibly fill all the gaps, but to maintain as many vital programs as possible, Alongside Hope is launching an urgent appeal to donors. Your support of the “Resilience Fund” will allow Alongside Hope to provide partners with additional support for refugees, HIV-related needs and for women recovering from gender-based-violence. These include:

Tanzania

·   Families supported by Church World Service who were preparing for a new life in the United States and had already left the Nyarugushu refugee camp and given away their possessions were forced to return to the camp with nothing, their dreams of resettlement shattered with the suspension of the US Refugee Resettlement Program. 

Kenya

·   Children are already missing life-saving anti-retroviral medications. And their caregivers are no longer receiving vital support. 

·   42 staff at National Council of Churches Kenya who were providing youth mentorship programming and support for school fees have been laid off, affecting 8,000 youth and 8,000 orphans and vulnerable children. 

·   Children are no longer able to attend school. 

Mozambique

·   A five-year program with partner EHALE that was improving maternal health services and access to health care for young mothers was forced to shut down. 

Democratic Republic of the Congo 

·   Plans for a program with the Panzi Foundation that would have brought dignity to women recovering from gender-based violence have been shelved. 

Haiti

·   Medical services and referrals for community members working with Rayjon Share Care are not being provided due to cuts to hospitals that had been receiving USAID supplies. 

How you can help

·   Please pray for everyone who is affected by these devastating funding cuts.

·   You can support Alongside Hope partners by donating to the Resilience Fund online, or by phone at 1-866-308-7973, or by mail. Or you can send a cheque to PWRDF, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 3G2. Please indicate “Resilience Fund” in the memo field.

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FaithWorks Sermon or Presentation

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fwspeakersbureau@toronto.anglican.ca

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