Welcome to Update - July 2023 | |
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Working towards a truly just,
healthy and peaceful world.
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In this update...
- The Wild Ride is back!
- Under the Sun - June 2023
- July Voices of Hope - Read how PWRDF is helping empower small-scale farmers and micro-entrepreneurs in Colombia
The latest PWRDF News...
- Canadian charities unite to provide relief in East Africa
- PWRDF supports trauma-healing and peacebuilding in South Sudan
- PWRDF responds to Kherson dam collapse in Ukraine
- PWRDF continues to support Gaza hospital
Plus PWRDF at General Assembly and more of our latest resources!
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Do you have a passion for cycling? Baking? Hiking? Reading? No matter what your favourite activity, you’re invited to join the second annual PWRDF Wild Ride in support of refugees and Internally Displaced People being supported by our partners in Tanzania, South Sudan, Jordan, Ukraine and more. | |
Watch the launch webinar! | | |
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The latest issue of Under the Sun arrived in your June Anglican Journal. You can also read it online. This issue shares some of the ways our partners, staff and volunteers plan for the future. | | |
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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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Canadian charities unite to respond to humanitarian crisis in East Africa | |
Donations made by June 30 will be matched by the Government of Canada | |
Military clashes, persistent drought, famine and an increasing number of refugees have all led to a humanitarian crisis in East Africa. Twelve Canadian aid agencies working together as the Humanitarian Coalition are raising funds to rush assistance to people in need. PWRDF is responding to this crisis as a member of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, one of the 12 organizations that make up the Humanitarian Coalition. | |
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PWRDF supports trauma-healing and peacebuilding in South Sudan | |
PWRDF is providing an annual grant of $16,000 to advance trauma-healing and peacebuilding initiatives in South Sudanese communities, thanks to a generous gift from the Ptarmigan Foundation. In June 2022, NBGIP’s Justice, Peace and Reconciliation Officer ran a five-day Wau Multiethnic Peace Dialogue. There were 50 participants from nine different tribes, comprising men and women of Christian and Muslim faith. PWRDF’s grant will enable the NBGIP to reach out to even more communities in need of similar initiatives. | |
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PWRDF responds to Kherson dam collapse in Ukraine | On June 6, an explosion destroyed the dam at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station in Kherson, Ukraine. The ongoing war and Russian occupation in Ukraine have created a state of chaos, with impacts to the economy, agriculture and power supplies, and the dam disaster is only worsening these struggles. PWRDF responded with $100,000 to an ACT Alliance appeal for funds to aid in emergency relief efforts. These funds are being allocated to Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA)’s rapid response in the region. | |
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PWRDF continues to support Gaza hospital | |
PWRDF is providing an emergency grant to support the overburdened Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza as it responds to increasing demand brought on by escalating violence in the region. Archbishop Hosam Naoum appealed to international partners including PWRDF in May as attacks on Gaza intensified and violence erupted, resulting in the deaths of more than 20 people and injuring almost 150 more. PWRDF sent $25,000 to support the hospital – which is managed by the Diocese of Jerusalem – to obtain fuel for generators, emergency medicine and medical supplies. | |
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The World of Gifts keeps on giving! | Support our partners working to accompany refugees, improve food security and livelihoods, provide clean water, empower women and support Indigenous programs. | |
PWRDF Executive Director Will Postma at Assembly 2023 | |
PWRDF Executive Director Will Postma will be presenting to Assembly 2023 in Calgary on Friday, June 30 at 10 a.m. Mountain Time (MT). Everyone is welcome to tune in to the livestream presentation to learn more about the work of PWRDF and partners and to take part in this interactive event! | | |
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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 coming to a church near you
PWRDF has joined scores of virtual worship services at parishes across the country. Staff can deliver a prerecorded sermon, or join live worship on Zoom or other platforms. To learn more or to book a virtual guest speaker, contact Public Engagement Officer Christine Hills.
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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 Christine Hills and tell us about it. Many thanks to all of our donors.
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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. | |
(left) This year's placemat includes children's activities and the Prayer for PWRDF on the reverse; (top right) the offering envelope and (bottom right) bulletin cover reflect the Let's Make a World of Difference theme. | |
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Annual Resources for 2023 now available for ordering | |
PWRDF’s resources for 2023 focus on the overall work of PWRDF and partners around the world and extend an invitation: “Let's Make a World of Difference.” There are pieces to support a PWRDF Sunday, such as bulletin covers and offering envelopes, as well as our popular in memoriam and in honour cards for use anytime. These beautiful educational and informational resources unite us in prayer and action for the work of PWRDF and partners. Learn more about this year's resources and order for your parishes gatherings and services. | | |
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Creation Care: Climate Action 2.2
Climate-change emergencies and women
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In year two of our Creation Care: Climate Action education focus, we are exploring the intersections between Climate Change and Gender. Learning Module 2.2 is focussed on Climate change emergencies and Women. It includes a recorded South-North dialogue with Bishop Jane Alexander, now ministering in the Territory of the People, and Mary Obiero with Church World Service Africa, as they discuss how women are impacted by emergencies caused by climate change, be they fires, floods or droughts. How are women impacted differently than men? And how are they responding? The resource includes scripture readings and questions for Bible study, as well as suggested activities for a parish group. | |
Annual Report available in English and French | The 2021-2022 Annual Report was included in the November Anglican Journal. New this year, our Annual Report is also available in French. Click on either of the images to view the PDF. If you would like to order Annual Reports in English or French, please email [email protected]. | |
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