Comments for PWRDF http://pwrdf.org The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund Tue, 15 May 2012 14:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Saving Livelihoods in the Sahel by Simon Chambers http://pwrdf.org/2012/saving-livelihoods-in-the-sahel/#comment-53 Simon Chambers Tue, 15 May 2012 14:42:00 +0000 http://pwrdf.org/?p=3017#comment-53 Thanks for that reminder, Wendy! Donations through the parish can always be designated, although that puts the onus on the parish to ensure that the PWRDF office has a list of all donations that have been designated and what they have been designated for... Thanks for that reminder, Wendy! Donations through the parish can always be designated, although that puts the onus on the parish to ensure that the PWRDF office has a list of all donations that have been designated and what they have been designated for…

]]> Comment on Saving Livelihoods in the Sahel by Wendy http://pwrdf.org/2012/saving-livelihoods-in-the-sahel/#comment-52 Wendy Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://pwrdf.org/?p=3017#comment-52 Perhaps it would be helpful to also point out that a donation made through your PWRDF envelope offering at your local church cxan also be designated for the Sahel response. Some Anglicans visiting the site may prefer to work through their local church so its contribution is recognized. Perhaps it would be helpful to also point out that a donation made through your PWRDF envelope offering at your local church cxan also be designated for the Sahel response. Some Anglicans visiting the site may prefer to work through their local church so its contribution is recognized.

]]> Comment on PWRDF and Kony by Simon Chambers http://pwrdf.org/2012/pwrdf-and-kony/#comment-48 Simon Chambers Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:46:59 +0000 http://pwrdf.org/?p=2952#comment-48 I agree with you, Danielle! This is a complex issue, and there are really strong arguments on both sides. What we tried to focus on here was that people in Uganda and other countries in the region- working on their own behalf with support from people in the developed world- have been addressing the issue of Kony (and many others) for decades. There is a real need for people in Canada and the US to become active in justice issues. How that engagement happens is a source of much debate in the industry, and there is no perfect solution. That being said, I think your solution- prayer- is one of the best out there. I will join you in prayers on April 20 and any other time- prayer for Invisible Children, for the people affected by the LRA, and for all living in situations of injustice, fear, and illness. I agree with you, Danielle! This is a complex issue, and there are really strong arguments on both sides. What we tried to focus on here was that people in Uganda and other countries in the region- working on their own behalf with support from people in the developed world- have been addressing the issue of Kony (and many others) for decades.

There is a real need for people in Canada and the US to become active in justice issues. How that engagement happens is a source of much debate in the industry, and there is no perfect solution. That being said, I think your solution- prayer- is one of the best out there. I will join you in prayers on April 20 and any other time- prayer for Invisible Children, for the people affected by the LRA, and for all living in situations of injustice, fear, and illness.

]]> Comment on PWRDF and Kony by Danielle Benoiton, North Bay http://pwrdf.org/2012/pwrdf-and-kony/#comment-47 Danielle Benoiton, North Bay Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:34:00 +0000 http://pwrdf.org/?p=2952#comment-47 I am sad to see the backlash against this movement's success. Although I recognize there were limitations, I feel that many individuals supported this with good intentions. The young man who made the video does not claim to have it all figured out, but rather says, "we have to start somewhere". The current outcome of this story supports a lot of apathy and inaction, saying "look at these people, They don't know what they are doing. Don't get active, leave the action to us experts." I think this is a very very bad message! The other thing that really saddens me about this whole thing is the final outcome of a crisis in mental illness, sealing the man's discredit. I am a mental health professional. Is this how we treat people? Does no one remember that other important leaders have had breaks into madness in the midst of this kind of effort? Does this mean our actions should be abandoned. I for one will be praying hard for this young man on Friday April 20th. I hope he will survive this and come out a better partner in the struggle against evil in Africa and the world. I am sad to see the backlash against this movement’s success. Although I recognize there were limitations, I feel that many individuals supported this with good intentions. The young man who made the video does not claim to have it all figured out, but rather says, “we have to start somewhere”. The current outcome of this story supports a lot of apathy and inaction, saying “look at these people, They don’t know what they are doing. Don’t get active, leave the action to us experts.” I think this is a very very bad message! The other thing that really saddens me about this whole thing is the final outcome of a crisis in mental illness, sealing the man’s discredit. I am a mental health professional. Is this how we treat people? Does no one remember that other important leaders have had breaks into madness in the midst of this kind of effort? Does this mean our actions should be abandoned. I for one will be praying hard for this young man on Friday April 20th. I hope he will survive this and come out a better partner in the struggle against evil in Africa and the world.

]]> Comment on PWRDF and CIDA Begin 5-year $10.8 million Health Care Program by Shirin http://pwrdf.org/2012/pwrdf-and-cida-begin-5-year-10-8-million-health-care-program/#comment-46 Shirin Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:42:00 +0000 http://pwrdf.org/?p=2995#comment-46 This is indeed fantastic to continue to partner with CIDA. From the Diocease Of Westminster,BC. In the Parish of St. Anselm's we have a member Mr.Edwin Gershom Phd., would love to be working in the capacity of public health area. He is very interested to be working in Tanzania or Burundi. If there is an opportunity available please let us know. Edwin had been a supporter of PWRDF for the past 4 years. We also want to know how in the grass roots capacity one can be involved in this project. Many blessings, Shirin , PWRDF Rep. for St. Anselm's This is indeed fantastic to continue to partner with CIDA. From the Diocease Of Westminster,BC. In the Parish of St. Anselm’s we have a member Mr.Edwin Gershom Phd., would love to be working in the capacity of public health area. He is very interested to be working in Tanzania or Burundi. If there is an opportunity available please let us know. Edwin had been a supporter of PWRDF for the past 4 years.
We also want to know how in the grass roots capacity one can be involved in this project.
Many blessings,
Shirin , PWRDF Rep. for St. Anselm’s

]]> Comment on PWRDF and CIDA Begin 5-year $10.8 million Health Care Program by Israel Mudende http://pwrdf.org/2012/pwrdf-and-cida-begin-5-year-10-8-million-health-care-program/#comment-45 Israel Mudende Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:34:00 +0000 http://pwrdf.org/?p=2995#comment-45 Nice work and we real appriciate....., Nice work and we real appriciate…..,

]]> Comment on PWRDF and CIDA Begin 5-year $10.8 million Health Care Program by Rt Rev Rateloson R. Gilbert http://pwrdf.org/2012/pwrdf-and-cida-begin-5-year-10-8-million-health-care-program/#comment-43 Rt Rev Rateloson R. Gilbert Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:17:00 +0000 http://pwrdf.org/?p=2995#comment-43 I am Bishop Gilbert Diocese of Fianarantsoa MADAGASCAR.We congratulate your work together wih some Churches in Africa.So We want to work with you because we have one project about the clinic here.Thank you very much.May God bless you Yours sincerely +gilbertfianarantsoa I am Bishop Gilbert Diocese of Fianarantsoa MADAGASCAR.We congratulate your work together wih some Churches in Africa.So We want to work with you because we have one project about the clinic here.Thank you very much.May God bless you
Yours sincerely
+gilbertfianarantsoa

]]> Comment on The Dreams of Sri Lankans by Jonathan John http://pwrdf.org/2012/the-dreams-of-sri-lankans/#comment-40 Jonathan John Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:36:00 +0000 http://pwrdf.org/?p=2942#comment-40 Hi Carolyn, good work ande all the best, God bless you all and return back safe and in good health. Hi Carolyn, good work ande all the best, God bless you all and return back safe and in good health.

]]> Comment on Having a Heart for Haiti by Vmaier http://pwrdf.org/2012/having-a-heart-for-haiti/#comment-39 Vmaier Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:01:00 +0000 http://pwrdf.org/?p=2970#comment-39 A great story of our children showing compassion and creativity for the good of others. A great story of our children showing compassion and creativity for the good of others.

]]> Comment on PWRDF Delegation to Visit India and Sri Lanka by JonathanBailey http://pwrdf.org/2012/pwrdf-delegation-to-visit-india-and-sri-lanka/#comment-38 JonathanBailey Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:08:00 +0000 http://pwrdf.org/?p=2894#comment-38 Greetings to all the delegates, and especially to Janet, from Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal. We hope your work with the Tamil refugees in India is going well, and we wish them a safe return to Sri Lanka. Greetings to all the delegates, and especially to Janet, from Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal. We hope your work with the Tamil refugees in India is going well, and we wish them a safe return to Sri Lanka.

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