Twice a year a group of dedicated Anglicans aged 16 to 30 meets to discuss how they can further involve youth in the social justice […]
The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund
PWRDF is the Canadian Anglican response for emergency relief, refugees, development and justice. And it's making a difference in the world.
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PWRDF accompanies Indigenous midwives to the UN
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The rate of maternal and newborn deaths within Indigenous communities around the globe is reported to be significantly higher than the rate for the general […]
‘I’m thrilled to be taking on this new role’
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is pleased to announce that Su McLeod has accepted the position of Youth Engagement Facilitator with PWRDF, and will join the […]
Fort McMurray two years on
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It is difficult to believe that we are now approaching the two year mark from the Fort McMurray Horse River wildfire. It seems a long […]
In praise of Parish Reps
PWRDF’s work in relief and development is life-changing for those in need, but supporting the work as a volunteer can be transformative too. This National […]
Relief funds keep B.C. Friendship Centre open after wildfire
Canada Stories, Canadian Indigenous Stories, Emergency Response Stories, Featured, Inclusion Stories, Indigenous Stories, Public Engagement, Reconciliation, Uncategorized
Last July, a lightning storm sparked wildfires in British Columbia that led to the evacuation of approximately 14,000 people. That included all 2,000 residents of […]
World of Gifts not kidding around
Thanks to generous individuals and group donors, 8,473 items were purchased from PWRDF’s 2017 World of Gifts guide, raising $403,000 for PWRDF projects around the […]
Protecting the right to a cultural birth
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In the remote Inuit community of Puvirnituq, Quebec, women in their 37th week of pregnancy used to have to fly to either Montreal or Moose Factory […]
Growing Projects connect farmers and churches to feed people in need
It is mid-November and Gary Weir is waiting for the right day to harvest his grain corn. It has been a particularly wet season and […]
Summer camps in Fort McMurray support recovery
Canada Stories, Emergency Response Stories, Featured, Fort McMurray Wildfire, Public Engagement, Uncategorized
With files from the Rev. Lesley Hand, Executive Director, On Eagle’s Wings As families continue the long and arduous process of rebuilding after the Fort […]
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