When PWRDF enters into a partnership with an agency to do development work, that partnership isn’t just about money flowing from PWRDF to the partner. …
Asia Pacific Stories
PWRDF Responds to the Sichuan Earthquake
PWRDF has announced a grant of $15,000 through the ACT Alliance to assist with relief efforts after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks killed …
The Dance of the Refugee
Dishanty is an 8 year old student in grade four. She is dressed in a beautiful red outfit and smiles as she offers me a …
Messages of Hope
Elsa and I are once again on a bus. We’re now headed home from Baguío to Manila, having completed a quick immersion in the Cordilleras. …
Good Friday
This morning we journeyed to see a place where my heart broke. There is a tailings dam that regularly releases it’s contents into the river. …
Beauty is Skin Deep
We were quite blessed last night to be house guests at our partner Georgia’s home. Her husband collected us at the bus depot and we …
Taking a Breath
Today was a comparatively slow day! Last night Elsa and I had a lovely light supper with the intention of an early night, and instead …
Comfort
Comfort, o comfort my people. What does it mean to be comfortable? We’re on another flight this afternoon, this time returning from Cebu to Manila, …
Fast or Feast
Today, the first Sunday of Lent, was another day of eating here in the Philippines. A lot of eating! Naturally, this leads one to consider …
Field Trip
I have always loved an adventure. Field trips were a Favourite part of school, even now I usually find a way to add some adventure …