Welcome to Update - March 2022 |
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Working towards a truly just,
healthy and peaceful world.
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- PWRDF allocates $20K to Ukraine response through ACT Alliance
- PWRDF and Government of Canada rollout COVID vaccines in Mali
- New Director of Partnerships and Programs announced
- March webinars and Praying with PWRDF
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Voices of Hope can be shared in your parish as a bulletin insert, read as an announcement, or included in an e-blast. This month read about PWRDF's partner in Zambia working to end child marriage.
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PWRDF responds to ACT
Alliance appeal for Ukraine
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PWRDF offers prayers for the people of Ukraine and gives $20,000 to an ACT Alliance appeal supporting refugees and displaced people in Ukraine. |
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PWRDF, Government of Canada and
Muso aim to curb pandemic in Mali
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PWRDF is supporting a pandemic response in the West African country of Mali, partnering with Global Affairs Canada and non-governmental organization Muso. The program aims to administer 40,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine and to increase the percentage of fully vaccinated people in the program area to 40% from 26%. |
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Breadfruit yields results for Haitian women |
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Breadfruit flour is high in carbohydrates and a good source of energy, protein and dietary fibre. It is used to make bread and other baking. PWRDF partner Rayjon Share Care Haiti is working with the Haitian Women’s Federation cultivate breadfruit, with the goal of increasing food security in the 4th and 6th sections of rural Haut de St. Marc. PWRDF is supporting this sustainable agriculture initiative with $20,000. |
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Anglicans love their neighbours
by supporting World of Gifts
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Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Anglicans from across Canada came together again this year to raise more than $360,000 for PWRDF partners and programs all around the globe. |
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New Director of Partnerships and Programs brings wealth of experience |
PWRDF is delighted to welcome Patricia Maruschak as our new Director of Partnerships and Programs. Patricia has worked in international development for more than 25 years, designing and implementing development and humanitarian assistance programs in partnership with people and organizations in Ukraine, Ethiopia, Uganda, Myanmar and Palestine. |
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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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PWRDF March Webinars and online events |
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Wednesday, March 2, 11 a.m. ET
Lenten resource launch webinar
As PWRDF’s Creation Care: Climate Action education focus moves into its second year, now centering on gender, we invited three women who participated in COP26 to enter into a Lenten conversation, with each other and with you. At this webinar, you'll meet our writers, Rev. Alecia Greenfield, Taddy Stringer and Karri Munn-Venn, and be inspired to include this resource in your Lenten journey. Learn more or subscribe to the resource here.
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Thursday, March 17, 1 p.m. ET
Laudato Sí webinar
In 2015, Pope Francis issued a papal encyclical (a letter to the faithful on a particular area of church teaching or doctrine) titled, Laudato Sí – Praise Be to You, On Care for our Common Home. Since then, the encyclical has informed ecumenical, inter-faith and broader societal discussions about climate change and a range of related issues. As part of our Creation Care: Climate Action education focus, PWRDF Public Engagement Program Coordinator Suzanne Rumsey offers a webinar describing what Laudato Sí does (and does not) contain, what some of the responses to it have been, and how it informs ongoing efforts to address the future of “our common home.”
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Tuesday, March 22, 3 p.m. ET
PWRDF volunteer information session
If you are interested in volunteering with PWRDF as a parish representative or in any capacity, join us to learn more. This session will include an overview of PWRDF and its programs, information about our volunteer network and what support volunteers can expect from PWRDF staff.
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Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m. ET
Introduction to the Youth Council Social Justice in Focus resource
Using the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a focal point, Social Justice inFocus strives to inspire Anglicans ages 12-17 to bring action-based change to their own communities. With the help of local experts, guest writers and members of the PWRDF Youth Council, this carefully constructed resource provides an opportunity for youth to explore Climate Justice in-depth and learn how to, amplify their voices and empower them to work towards a truly just, healthy and peaceful world for all.
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Praying with PWRDF in March
All are welcome to join our online parish. Hundreds have prayed with us from across Canada.
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March 10 - Hellen Lunkuse Waiswa, Human Rights Defender and founder of PWRDF partner Rape Hurts Foundation, Uganda
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March 27 – Suzanne Rumsey, PWRDF Public Engagement Program Coordinator
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PWRDF coming to a church near you – virtually
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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Friday, March 4, World Day of Prayer |
Communities around the world will come together to launch the celebration of the World Day of Prayer prepared by the women of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The 2022 theme, “I Know the Plans I Have for You,” is an invitation to have faith in God even when we don’t see or imagine hope, because surely God has a plan for each of us, plans filled with hope and promise.
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KAIROS campaign aims to ensure women peacebuilders are well funded in the 2022/2023 budget
PWRDF partner Kairos is asking the federal government to increase its overseas development assistance to reach the international standard by 2030, meet its international climate commitments and ensure that funding reaches grassroots women’s rights and peacebuilding organizations. The goal is to send 1,000 letters by March 15.
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Check out our podcast
a just generation is a series of conversations with allies, educators and folks working to bring about equity and justice. Listen to the podcast
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Book your online
Mapping Exercise
PWRDF's Mapping the Ground We Stand On is now available as an online workshop. Click here to learn more, or to book your workshop, email Christine Hills.
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Climate Action resources available
for order
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PWRDF’s 2021 resources focus on UN Sustainable Development Goal #13, Climate Action. Our series of bulletin inserts highlight how PWRDF partners are taking climate action to improve food security, empower women, health, Indigenous communities, emergency response, refugees and displaced people and engaging youth.
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