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Your monthly update of news, events and resources from PWRDF
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Working towards a truly just,
healthy and peaceful world.
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In this update...
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November Voices of Hope/Voix d'espoir - Read about PWRDF's support for DARE (Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Education) Network in Thailand
The latest PWRDF News..
- World of Gifts campaign in full swing
- PWRDF named to Charity Intelligence Top 100 List
- Tree Guardians for life
- Turning up the volume on climate change
- PWRDF unveils new name
Plus resources and upcoming events
- PWRDF Wild Ride wrap celebration
- New Creation Care education resource - tell us your story
- 2024 Annual Report now online
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Voices of Hope can be shared in English or French in your parish as a bulletin insert, read as an announcement, or included in an e-blast.
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Learn about PWRDF's support for partner, DARE (Drug & Alcohol Recovery and Eduacation) Network in Thailand | |
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World of Gifts campaign in full swing!
The 2024 World of Gifts campaign is underway! In choosing a gift, you are supporting PWRDF’s partners by funding essential items for their life-changing programs. And thanks to a generous anonymous donor, every gift will be matched up to $110,000, doubling the impact of your support! You'll find your8-page World of Gifts guide in the Anglican Journal, or view and download it online. Ordering is easy – by mail, phone at 1-877-936-9199 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST), or through our secure online portal where you can make your gift anytime.
Help make a world of difference today!
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PWRDF named to Charity Intelligence Top 100 List | |
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Charity Intelligence's Top 100 list empowers Canadians to make informed donation decisions, and PWRDF is proudly recognized for its transparency and effective work. The list showcases smaller charities making a significant impact, demonstrating that size isn't everything when it comes to making a difference. By conducting thorough research and evaluations, Charity Intelligence ensures donors can trust their contributions are being utilized effectively and promotes integrity in the charitable sector.
PWRDF is thrilled to be on this list, recognizing our commitment to transparency and effective work!
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Tree Guardians for life
Colombia's Páramos, high-altitude moorlands, provide 70% of the country's fresh water and are crucial for environmental preservation. However, tree species extinction threatens the delicate ecosystem, putting future access to food and water at risk. ILSA, a partner of PWRDF, is working with local women to safeguard trees, preserve seeds, and ensure food security for generations to come. This initiative protects the environment and demonstrates the strength of community dedication to preserving the Páramos, ensuring the long-term sustainability of this vital resource.
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Turning up the volume on climate change
The Amazon region faces threats from deforestation, agriculture, drug trafficking, mining, and cattle ranching. To raise awareness, PWRDF and WACC launched the "Voices of the Amazon" project, supporting community radio networks in Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil. The project aims to strengthen local communication and advocacy capacities, promoting grassroots participation in environmental policy-making. Despite communication challenges, the network is informing local communities, producing content in local languages, and highlighting local knowledge and culture.
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Membership approves new name for PWRDF
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 will be implemented over the next year, with the website and social media changes taking effect on March 1, 2025.
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Share the true meaning of Christmas with PWRDF cards
When you send a PWRDF Christmas card, you're not just supporting our partners in Canada and around the world, you're also spreading the good news. Each pack of 12 cards features a heartfelt design and inspiring message. Minimum donation of $25 per pack, with tax receipts for donations of $25 or more. To order your cards, visit pwrdf.org/Christmascards2024 or contact your PWRDF parish representative or Anslim Hameed at (416) 822-9083 or ahameed@pwrdf.org.
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Thursday, October 31, 2024, 1 p.m ET
Wild Ride Wrap Celebration
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We've got reason to celebrate! We've raised an amazing $52,200!
Join us on October 31st at 1:00 p.m. ET as we celebrate YOUR achievements and share in the excitement of the Wild Ride!
Enjoy a motivating talk by our special guest, Rev. William Majok Mayuang, a leading peacebuilder from South Sudan, followed by the highly anticipated announcement of our grand total raised and the celebration of our top participants!
Register now and be a part of this special celebration!
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Thursday, November 7, 1 p.m. ET
Praying with PWRDF
All are welcome to join our online parish. Hundreds have prayed with us from across Canada. Our reflector in November will be Thomas Lynch, poet, undertaker and frequent Praying with PWRDF attender.
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Thursday, November 21, 1 p.m. ET
Advent 2024 launch webinar
PWRDF invites you to journey through Advent with the Very Reverend Ken Gray, former Dean and Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Kamloops, B.C. Ken brings his experience in environmental ministry and climate justice advocacy to this year’s resource. His daily personal reflections on life and theology are also enhanced by favourite photos, lyrics and hymn texts. Subscribe using the form below.
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Communion Forest education resource invites you to share your stories! | |
In the third and final year of PWRDF's Creation Care: Climate Action Education Focus, we are examining the intersections of climate change and health; how planetary and ecosystem health directly affect human health. Learning Module 3.1 focuses on the Communion Forest initiative of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Tell us how your parish has engaged in Communion Forest activities! Download the resource to learn more, and email us at pwrdf@pwrdf.org.
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Book your Mapping Exercise workshop
PWRDF's Mapping the Ground We Stand On is now available as an online or an in-person workshop. Learn more at pwrdf.org/mapping-exercise.
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PWRDF wants to hear from you!
Please share your fundraising success stories to inspire others and to spread the word about the good work you have done! Email PWRDF and tell us about it. We extend graditute to our donors.
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2023-2024 Annual Report now available | To order an Annual Report, email pwrdf@pwrdf.org. The French version will be available soon. | |
Super Friends 11! now available | Super Friends is a long-standing Social Justice resource produced by PWRDF for children, with stories, activities and faith connection. In this newly revised edition, you will find these same elements and more. Super Friends 11! focuses on Right Relationships and Reconciliation. Free to a maximum of 20 copies per parish, per year! | |
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Don't forget!
Super Friends 10 and its supporting resource are still available for download or to order!
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a just generation is a series of conversations with allies, educators and folks working to bring about equity and justice.
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Join Duncan Chalmers and Robyn Sulkko in conversation with PWRDF Humanitarian Response Coordinator Naba Gurung as they chat about how PWRDF responds to humanitarian crises and disasters in Canada. | | | | |
