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• PWRDF responds to China earthquake (May 13, 2008)

  Action By Churches Together responds

• ACT members mobilise support for cyclone-affected in Myanmar (May 12, 2008)

  Experience, presence, rapid response

• Lucas-Jefferies, Gurung appointed to CFGB board (May 8, 2008)

  Canada

• Cyclone Nargis Response (May 6, 2008)

  PWRDF commits initial $30,000

• Additional Government Funding to Address Rising Food Cost (May 2, 2008)

  Press Release

• Global Food Crisis and Local Implications (Apr 27, 2008)

  Backgrounders from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank

• Refugee Work in Canada (Apr 27, 2008)

  Updated Summary of PWRDF in Canada Refugee Work

• April 22 is Earth Day (Apr 22, 2008)

  KAIROS Re-energize campaign

• Christian response to HIV pandemic expressed in art (Apr 15, 2008)

  Hong Kong

• Parish raises funds to donate solar ovens (Apr 15, 2008)

  Lenten project in support of Diocese of Masasi

• Under the Sun (Apr 15, 2008)

  Spring newsletter

• Keeping the Faith (Apr 11, 2008)

  A multi-faith dialogue on spirituality and international

  development in the current global context.

• PWRDF Indigenous Exchange trip to the Thailand- Burma Border (Apr 11, 2008)

  Traditional teachings of Indigenous peoples on the Thai Burma Border resonate with Ontario First Nations

• Mountainside farmers turn to technology for water supply (Apr 8, 2008)

  Philippines

• Philippines miners and farmers unite to improve environment (Apr 8, 2008)
• An Easter Reflection (Apr 3, 2008)

  Based on a Partner Visit, March 2008

• Earth Hour (Apr 1, 2008)

  Photo gallery

• National Fair Trade Weeks 2008 (Mar 31, 2008)

  May 1-15, 2008

• KAIROS seeks Canadian Social Development Coordinator (Mar 31, 2008)

  Opening for 10 month contract

• Enliven the Easter story in hearts and lives (Mar 20, 2008)

  Easter message 2008

• ACT Vacancy Notice (Mar 18, 2008)

  Action By Churches Together Seeks Communications Officer

• International Women's Day (Mar 18, 2008)

  Focus on Afghanistan

• PWRDF Seeks Youth Initiative Facilitator (Mar 11, 2008)

  Notice of Vacant Position

• PWRDF Will Celebrate 50 Years (Mar 11, 2008)

  Photos and contributions are welcome

• PWRDF Seeks Communications Coordinator (Mar 6, 2008)

  Notice of Vacant Position

• March Newsletter (Mar 5, 2008)
• Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) seeks Canada Program Coordinator (Mar 5, 2008)

  Full-time leadership opportunity

• Sri Lankan women press for peace in the midst of chaos (Feb 28, 2008)

  Former International partner visits PWRDF

• Thousands of Chadian refugees in Cameroon still afraid to return home (Feb 28, 2008)

  Cameroon: ACT News Update

• March 29, Turn Out The Lights! (Feb 18, 2008)

  KAIROS urges network to join global action

• PWRDF partnership commits $13.6 million to Darfur in 2008 (Feb 12, 2008)

  Sudan: Darfur Emergency Response Operation

• Rampant violence in Mexico sends refugees to Canada (Feb 10, 2008)

  Two seminars: Why Refugees from Mexico?

• Thousands flee Kenya (Feb 8, 2008)

  Kenya: Refugees

• PWRDF employees vote to join CUPE (Feb 8, 2008)

  TORONTO

• Kenya continues to need our support and prayers (Feb 5, 2008)

  Kenya

• Rwanda/Congo earthquake kills 42 (Feb 5, 2008)

  Rwanda Congo

• International Development Week (Feb 1, 2008)

  What is ‘development’?

• End the siege in Gaza (Jan 30, 2008)

  KAIROS urgent action 28 January 2008

• PWRDF joins $7 million aid to Zimbabwe (Jan 30, 2008)
• PWRDF Responds to the Post Election Violence in Kenya: (Jan 28, 2008)

  Kenya: Action by Churches Together

• Seeking an Anglican Representative to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank Board of Directors (Jan 28, 2008)

  Volunteer Ministry position available

• PWRDF board approves new strategic plan (Jan 23, 2008)
• Aftermath of Cylcone Sidr (Jan 21, 2008)

  Unemployment is high, much work to be done

• PWRDF elects new board of directors (Jan 21, 2008)
• Primate becomes PWRDF board president (Jan 18, 2008)

  “This is the gospel at work.”

• New interim Communications Coordinator for PWRDF (Jan 17, 2008)

  Keith Knight joins the team

• Donor complaint reveals telephone scam (Jan 14, 2008)
• Just another AIDS Day in deadly South Africa (Jan 11, 2008)

  Link to an article in the Georgia Straight

• February 3 is KAIROS Sunday (Jan 10, 2008)
• Three years after Tsunami (Jan 10, 2008)

  ACT members access their response, recognize challenges and celebrate acheivements

• Sheltering Hope (Jan 4, 2008)

  Examples of living hope at the beginning of 2008

• Remembering Acteal – Understanding Christmas (Dec 24, 2007)
• December News (Dec 18, 2007)
• 2008 Family Calendar (Dec 14, 2007)

  A thank you for families from PWRDF

• International Day of Climate Change Action (Dec 9, 2007)

  PWRDF supports the call for action

• PWRDF Joins Canadian Foodgrains Bank (Dec 1, 2007)

  Why we joined and how Anglicans can be involved

• Take the Lead. Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise (Nov 30, 2007)

  A Message from Latin America and the Caribbean

• Church leaders across Canada fast to end hunger (Nov 28, 2007)

  PWRDF joins efforts to end hunger

• Cyclone Sidr (Nov 22, 2007)

  PWRDF collaborates with other Canadian Churches to respond to affected families in Bangladesh.

• Human smuggling charges dropped against U.S. refugee worker (Nov 13, 2007)

   

  The Canadian government on November 9, dropped human smuggling charges against Janet Hinshaw-Thomas, a U.S. refugee aid worker arrested for helping Haitians to enter Canada.

• PWRDF partner celebrates theme of Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week (Nov 7, 2007)

  The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) partner, 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations, joins the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN) in announcing the theme of Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week (AAAW) Your Voice...

• Take the Lead on World AIDS Day 2007 (Nov 7, 2007)

  The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) strongly encourages individuals, parishes and diocese to make the most of World AIDS Day 2007 by engaging in some form of worship, event, or advocacy focused on HIV and...

• ACT-Caritas Darfur Emergency Response Operation (Oct 25, 2007)

   

  Since July 2004, Action by Churches Together (ACT) International and Caritas Internationalis have been responding jointly to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s Darfur provinces. The Darfur Emergency Response Operation...

• Calling all Anglicans to join the trade week of action (Oct 9, 2007)

   

  For decades, rich countries and institutions have pushed poor countries to open their markets, privatize essential services, and divert development efforts away from local producers.

   

   

• Street Smarts: Being transformed on the streets of San Salvador (Sep 27, 2007)

  A reflection from El Salvador by Brian Rude,

  Pastor / Missionary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada who works with PWRDF partner CoCosi.

   

• Africa Floods (Sep 18, 2007)

  ACT members respond to worst flooding in "any recent memory"

   

• UN Adopts Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples-despite Canadian government opposition (Sep 13, 2007)

  KAIROS

• Canadian Foodgrains Bank marks its one millionth tonne of food supplied (Sep 12, 2007)
• Peru Earthquake: PWRDF contributes CAD$10,000 (Sep 12, 2007)
• UPDATE: ACT International responds to Peru earthquake (Aug 21, 2007)
• PWRDF and ACT International continue to respond to floods in Asia (Aug 10, 2007)
• World Indigenous Day: Canadian NGO's call on the government to end its unprincipled campaign against the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Aug 10, 2007)

  José Zarate and Diana Mavunduse

• Activist embraces social justice (Aug 9, 2007)

  He lives out his beliefs

• ACT International calls for continued commitment to humanitarian response and peace efforts in Darfur (Aug 3, 2007)
• Call for Nominations for PWRDF Board of Directors (Aug 2, 2007)
• UPDATE: Latest PWRDF emergency responses (Jul 19, 2007)
• Canada plays host to the 5th Continental meeting of Indigenous Women of the Americas (Jul 6, 2007)

  Diana Mavunduse

• Update on the Campaign to Stop the Killings in the Philippines (Jul 1, 2007)
• New climate change campaign to be launched this fall (Jul 1, 2007)

  Invitation to KAIROS’ 2007 regional meetings

• PWRDF Joins Foodgrains Bank (Jun 28, 2007)

  Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 27, 2007

• General Synod 2007 Draw the Circle Wide. Draw it wider still! (Jun 21, 2007)

  Reflections by Cheryl Curtis, PWRDF Executive Director

• Church leaders mark 20 years anniversary of covenant with Aboriginal Peoples (Jun 21, 2007)

  Joint Anglican and Lutheran Ceremony today at General Synod

• Building the Link: Food, Agriculture and Our Church (Jun 21, 2007)

  Pre-synod workshop – June 18

• justgeneration.ca launches new podcast – The Looking Glass (Jun 20, 2007)

  New resource from the Youth Initiative

• Ribbon of Hope – the continuation of an idea (Jun 18, 2007)

  The Ribbon returns to General Synod

• June 20 is World Refugee Day (Jun 11, 2007)

  Refugees in Canada deserve a better deal

• Mending creation: Environment Justice Camp 2007 (May 28, 2007)

  The recent Environment Justice Camp held at the University of Victoria, May 13-19, was a refreshing alternative to this negative attitude, offering positive environmental solutions...

• Dirty Waters: Regulating Canadian Mining Companies Overseas (May 15, 2007)

  KAIROS Partner Tour May 21-May 31, 2007

• Care Giver’s give hope to the community in Soweto (Apr 30, 2007)

  Living out God’s call to love our neighbour as ourselves

• The life of women in Kakuma refugee camp (Apr 26, 2007)

  Lucy Ng'ang'a, NCCK, Reproductive Health Field Officer

  Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya

• Trent university student raises funds for PWRDF partner in South Africa (Apr 12, 2007)

  Diana Mavunduse

• PWRDF responds to the Solomon Islands tusnami (Apr 5, 2007)
• Easter Message from PWRDF Executive Director (Apr 5, 2007)

  Cheryl Curtis

• Churches respond to the Solomon Island disaster (Apr 5, 2007)
• Powerful earthquake triggers a tsunami in the Solomon Islands (Apr 2, 2007)

  Diana Mavunduse

  (with notes from various media sources)

• People’s Tribunal finds the US-backed Philippine government guilty of “crimes against humanity” (Mar 28, 2007)

  Diana Mavunduse

  (with notes from other sources)

   

• Ribbon of Hope (Mar 21, 2007)
• March 22 is World Water Day (Mar 19, 2007)

  Wade in the Water! KAIROS Action for World Water Day: March 22, 2007

• Anti-racism dates in March (Mar 18, 2007)

  Churches invitied to journey throughout the year

• PWRDF Delegation off to Mexico (Mar 10, 2007)
• Canadian Churches to host five-member delegation from the Philippines (Mar 1, 2007)
• Preparations for the third “justice camp” underway (Feb 27, 2007)
• ACT Development constituted by 55 churches and organisations (Feb 26, 2007)

  PWRDF included in global brand for church development work

• Report Available: Based on the Canada-Central America Ecumenical Dialogue (Feb 12, 2007)

  San Salvador, August 2006

• Reflections from the School of the Americas Pilgrimage (Feb 9, 2007)
• Equality between women and men. To have a voice. To have a choice. (Feb 5, 2007)

  International Development Week, February 4 - 10, 2007

• Visiting Salvation in Tanzania (Jan 31, 2007)

  Diocese of Calgary Representative Visits Tanzania

• Christian communities in South Africa call churches to "break the silence" (Jan 24, 2007)

  Week of prayer for Christian unity 2007

• TUTU: poverty prevents win in war on terror (Jan 24, 2007)

  Nairobi: Address to the 2007 World Social Forum

• Fair Trade Travel Log (Jan 22, 2007)

  A Reflection from a member of the Diocese of Montreal's PWRDF Unit

• Include PWRDF in your special occasion (Jan 19, 2007)

  Special Occasion and Sympathy Cards are now available

• It Is Ours to Plant the Seeds (Jan 15, 2007)

  February 18 is KAIROS Sunday

• Partners rebuild after 'super typhoon' (Jan 8, 2007)

  Philippines: Typhoon Durian Emergency Assistance

• PWRDF Seeks Financial Development Coordinator (Dec 31, 2006)
• HIV and AIDS Resources (Dec 20, 2006)

  Book lists for Adults and Children

• Good Luck and Good Fortune (Dec 16, 2006)

  Christmas message from Adele Finney, PWRDF Acting Executive Director

• Commemorating the 2004 tsunami disaster (Dec 16, 2006)

  Two-years after

• An Anniversary and a Death: Latin America After Pinochet (Dec 13, 2006)

  A reflection on the death of former Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet and his influence in Latin America

• Grandmothers Host Photo Exhibit in Winnipeg (Dec 4, 2006)
• December 1 World AIDS Day in El Salvador (Dec 1, 2006)

  A Letter from Pastor Brian Rude

• Choose life, that you and your descendants may live (Nov 20, 2006)

  A sample homily for World AIDS Day

• Recognizing the role played by midwives in Bangladesh communities (Nov 10, 2006)
• Uhambingeto Water Project: Breaking the cycle of poverty (Nov 2, 2006)
• Seeing "(RED)": Can I really save the world by going shopping? (Nov 1, 2006)
• Call to young Anglicans to join annual pilgrimage (Oct 26, 2006)
• Bishop's Walk: 'A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step' (Oct 25, 2006)
• Diocese of Ontario responds to AIDS (Oct 17, 2006)
• Thoughts for October 17 - the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (Oct 16, 2006)
• Giving Thanks - a reflection from the Executive Director (Oct 6, 2006)
• One year after: Commemorating the South Asia Earthquake (Oct 6, 2006)
• Approaching winter is "ticking time bomb" for Pakistan quake survivors (Oct 6, 2006)
• Reflections on the XVI International AIDS Conference (Oct 5, 2006)
• Former PWRDF partner appointed Anglican Communion Observer at the United Nations (Oct 4, 2006)
• Assistance to Flood Affected in India (Oct 2, 2006)
• Facing AIDS, Facing Reality photo exhibit now on tour (Oct 2, 2006)
• Fragility and Hope (Oct 1, 2006)

  A photo essay on the HIV AIDS art exhibit

• PWRDF partner murdered in the Philippines (Sep 17, 2006)
• New staff person joins PWRDF (Sep 17, 2006)

  PWRDF hires Youth Initiative Coordinator

• The dream of returning home (Sep 11, 2006)

  PWRDF Partner responds to new refugees fleeing violence in Sri Lanka

• On 21 September churches around the world will pray and act for peace (Sep 4, 2006)
• Sri Lankan church leaders encourage prophetic ministry of reconciliation (Sep 4, 2006)

  Aid agencies call for free access for humanitarian assistance

• AIDS Photo Exhibit Launched (Aug 31, 2006)

  Facing AIDS Facing Reality begins national tour

• Geneva and Kosovo: Not your usual tour (Aug 30, 2006)

  Refugee Coordinator shares insight from travel

• Religion and New Leadership: the challenge to deliver (Aug 24, 2006)

  Leader's Panel at International AIDS Conference Available

• Liberation, learning and a new heart (Aug 21, 2006)

  PWRDF partners reflect on their experience of the International AIDS Conference

• Faith community mobilize to confront pharmaceutical industry (Aug 21, 2006)

  Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance Press Release no. 35

• Faith groups unite in cathedral celebration of hope and compassion (Aug 18, 2006)

  Ecumencial Advocacy Alliance Press Release no. 27

• Global Village: An encyclopedia of ideas and inspiration (Aug 16, 2006)

  Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance Press Release no. 20

• Religious leaders model the power of promises (Aug 14, 2006)

  Press Release no. 13

• Time to Deliver: The XVI International AIDS Conference (Aug 14, 2006)

  Why we took our daughter to the HIV AIDS Women and Girls' Rally

• FaithLife Financial donates $10,000 to help stop AIDS (Aug 11, 2006)
• Churches challenged to keep promises for action on HIV and AIDS (Aug 11, 2006)

  AIDS Ecumenical Pre-Conference Press Release no. 4

• Nidus festival sets stage for the Ecumenical Pre-Conference (Aug 10, 2006)
• ACT warns of "underground disaster" (Aug 2, 2006)

  ACT Update Lebanon 3

• Faith-based groups plan to deliver at 16th International AIDS Conference (Aug 2, 2006)

  Press Release #1 from the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance

• An Update from the PWRDF Youth Initiative (Jul 28, 2006)

  July E-mail Newsletter

• Middle East Council of Churches tends to displaced peoples (Jul 27, 2006)

  ACT Update: Lebanon 2 PWRDF contributes to appeal

• International conference to discuss HIV-AIDS advocacy for aboriginal communities (Jul 27, 2006)
• PWRDF to launch an AIDS photo exhibit (Jul 21, 2006)
• Crisis in Lebanon: The Churches respond (Jul 20, 2006)

  Primate Calls Christians to pray and ACT issues Rapid Response Funds

• World leaders must deliver on AIDS promises (Jul 17, 2006)

  KAIROS Recalls Demand for Debt Cancellation

• Dalai Lama, Tutu among religious leaders calling on G8 to keep promises (Jul 14, 2006)

  Press Release from the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance

• Concern About The Use Of Excessive Force Against Striking Teachers (Jul 3, 2006)

  Mexico: KAIROS Urgent Action

• Building Momentum for Change (Jun 26, 2006)

  HIV AIDS presentation outlines change agenda in advance of global meetings

• World Refugee Day (Jun 20, 2006)

  Action By Churches Together Photo Essay

• Celebrate indomitable spirit and courage of the world's refugees (Jun 20, 2006)

  Global: June 20 is World Refugee Day

• Transition to Reconstruction Begins in Yogyakarta (Jun 8, 2006)

  Indonesia Earthquake Update #3: PWRDF has responded to two appeals in the amount of $30,000

• Witness to joy and hardship in the face of AIDS (Jun 8, 2006)

  Diocese of Ontario team reflects on their experience in Kenya

• Mother Earth Needs our Prayers (Jun 8, 2006)

  First Nation Elder and Healing Drum Circle Bring Water Teaching to St. George's Anglican Church in Clarksburg, Huron.

• AIDS Initiative Surpasses Fundraising Goal (Jun 4, 2006)

  Partnership for Life Allocations Rise to $1,950,000

• Volunteers in Calgary Join Together to Raise Awareness and Hope (Jun 1, 2006)

  Faith Based Organizations hailed for community ties

• Responding to the critical needs from the earthquake (May 29, 2006)

  Indonesia Earthquake #2: PWRDF pledges $15, 000 toward global appeal

• Indonesia Earthquake (May 28, 2006)

  Action By Churches Together Already Responding

• Ministry Matters Spring Issue Focuses on Partnership for Life (May 15, 2006)

  Canada: New HIV and AIDS publication

• Planting Peace One Community At a Time (May 15, 2006)

  Uganda: PWRDF supports Church of Uganda Efforts to assist Internally Displaced

• Compassion and Care Alone Are Not Enough (May 15, 2006)

  Canada: Church Leaders Appeal to Prime Minister for New Action in the Fight Against HIV and AIDS

• Diocese of Fredericton Bishop starts walk-a-thon to raise money for PWRDF (May 11, 2006)

  Canada: Partnership for Life Volunteers

• Artists Given Voice in HIV and AIDS Pandemic (May 8, 2006)

  Ecumenical Art Exhibit planned to coincide with the Interational AIDS Conference in Toronto August 2006

• My Meeting with Stephen Lewis (May 8, 2006)

  Lewis calls Canadians to open the doors to our hearts

• Living Positively with HIV and AIDS (May 1, 2006)

  Kenya: Pew Bulletin Stories Spring 2006

• Indigenous Peoples' AIDS Satellite (May 1, 2006)

  Canada: Pew Bulletin Stories Spring 2006

• Rays of Hope for the Children of the Brothels (May 1, 2006)

  Bangladesh: Pew Bulletin Stories Spring 2006

• Global Gatherings Create a Moment for Action Against HIV and AIDS (May 1, 2006)

  Ecumenical Education and Action materials to support local engagement

• Latin American partner to bring 'diakonia' experience to Rupert's Land (Apr 29, 2006)

  Canada: PWRDF 2006 Regional Meetings

• Keep the Promise (Apr 24, 2006)

  Global: Teaching resource on advocacy and HIV and AIDS

• Borderless (Apr 24, 2006)

  Canada: KAIROS releases documentary about undocumented workers

• Life-Giving Undoing (Apr 14, 2006)

  Easter Message from the Executive Director

• Remembering Argentina 1976-2006 (Apr 6, 2006)

  Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of coup d'etat

• Welcome to our new Partnership for Life website (Apr 3, 2006)
• April 4 is Refugee Rights Day in Canada (Mar 27, 2006)

  Canada: Refugees Still Challenged in Search for Protection

• Small Pin Makes a Big Difference (Mar 26, 2006)

  Update on Hearts of Life Beaded Pins

• Ribbon of Hope Liturgy (Mar 20, 2006)

  St. Timothy's Church, 100 Mile House, B.C.

• March 22 Is World Water Day (Mar 18, 2006)

  Canada: World Water Day Events and Activities

• Canadian Anglicans urged to participate in upcoming AIDS conferences (Mar 18, 2006)

  Canada: International HIV AIDS Conference, Toronto August 2006

• Signs of the Times: A reflection on AIDS and the women of South Africa (Mar 16, 2006)

  Reflection from World Day of Prayer Service

• Clear the Way (Mar 13, 2006)

  Canadian Churches' Racial Justice Week March 19 - 26, 2006

• Life Giving Water (Mar 13, 2006)

  Action By Churches Together Photo Essay: Reflections for Lent 3

• Walking WITH Canadian Indigenous Partners (Mar 6, 2006)

  Reflection by Beth Baskin, PWRDF Public Engagement Coordinator

• Cross Canada Events for World Water Day (Mar 5, 2006)

  March 22 Actions: Reflections for Lent 2

• Villages Work Hard for Safe and Clean Water (Mar 1, 2006)

  Water Enough for All: Reflections for Lent 1

• Ongoing relief efforts ~ a life-giving difference (Feb 27, 2006)

  February 2006 Emergency Response Update

• Advocacy Justice Camp Invites Youth (Feb 22, 2006)

  Ottawa: PWRDF Youth Initiative Supports Participation

• PWRDF partners form a human chain (Feb 21, 2006)

  Bangladesh: Farmers Protest Genetically Engineered Agriculture

• Churches called to speak out and act when life-giving water is under threat (Feb 21, 2006)

  Global: WCC Statement on Water for Life

• PWRDF seeks new member of the finance team (Feb 20, 2006)

  Employment Posting: Systems and Grants Administration Assistant

• PWRDF Delegation begins Brazilian Encounter (Feb 13, 2006)

  Brazil: Young adults to participate in WCC Mutirão

• PWRDF Welcomes New Communications Coordinator (Feb 13, 2006)

  Experienced writer joins the staff team

• Day by Day, Step by Step (Feb 7, 2006)

  India: Tsunami reconstruction video to air on VisionTV February 16, 2006

   

• Darfur's Growing Insecurity Makes Life Difficult for Thousands of Displaced (Feb 3, 2006)

  Sudan: Darfur ACT update

• Stories of Relief and Recovery (Jan 30, 2006)

  Canada: PWRDF partnerships profiled on Vision TV in February

• Celebrate PWRDF Sunday (Jan 30, 2006)

  Enough for All Annual Resources

• The Hollow Echo of "Never Again" (Jan 23, 2006)

  Sudan: Darfur - KAIROS Update December 2005

• Time for KAIROS - worth our time (Jan 23, 2006)

  Order of Service for KAIROS Sunday

• Martin Barrios Released! (Jan 13, 2006)

  Mexico: Urgent Action Update

• Tsunami commemorations marked by community spirit (Jan 10, 2006)

  India: Action By Churches Together Dateline

• A New Year of Singing for Relief Development and Justice (Jan 8, 2006)

  Huron's Three Cantors Continue Their PWRDF Benefit Concerts in 2006

• Unjust Arrest of Mexican Human Rights Activist (Jan 4, 2006)

  Mexico: Urgent Action Request

• Manitoba Leader Praises Churches for Tsunami Response (Jan 4, 2006)

  Canada: Radio Interview with Premier Doer

• PWRDF Seeks New Program Position (Jan 2, 2006)

  Communications Coordinator Posting

• For A Generation Without AIDS (Jan 1, 2006)

  South Africa: Bulletin Story January 2006

• Homesick and Far From Home (Jan 1, 2006)

  Philippines: Bulletin Story January 2006

• Indigenous Youth and HIV/AIDS (Jan 1, 2006)

  Canada: Bulletin Story January 2006

• HIV/AIDS Prevention (Jan 1, 2006)

  Brazil: Bulletin Story January 2006

• Bringing together anthropology and missiology (Dec 30, 2005)

  Brazil: Bulletin Story December 2005

• Immense Sadness and Small Pockets of Hope (Dec 23, 2005)

  Tsunami Anniversary: Sri Lanka, Action By Churches Together

• Christmas Message from the Executive Director (Dec 18, 2005)

  Say yes...and see what happens

• Advent Bidding Prayer for Justice (Dec 14, 2005)

  Based on the UN Millennium Development Goals

• Human Rights in the Philippines - a cause for alarm (Dec 13, 2005)

  Asia: Urgent Action: Philippines Human Rights Workers

• Healthy Community in Standoff (Dec 1, 2005)

  Canada: Indigenous Development Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• Healing the Wounds of Violence (Dec 1, 2005)

  Latin America: staff travel report

• PWRDF Board Welcomes Six New Directors (Nov 30, 2005)

  Canada: Board of Directors Update

• Watchful Solidarity -an advent reflection for World AIDS Day (Nov 28, 2005)

  An advent reflection for World AIDS Day, Based on Mark 13:24-37

• From Rights to Reality - PWRDF joins with partners to promote rights education (Nov 22, 2005)

  Latin America: Uruguay Program on ESC Rights

• Camps in Pakistan Provide Security for Women and Children (Nov 12, 2005)

  South Asia: Earthquake Update #8

• The Journey of a Stethoscope (Nov 9, 2005)

  Indonesia: Challenges of ongoing emergency response

• " No Refugee Appeal Division" Minister Announces (Nov 4, 2005)

  Canada: Refugees Appeal Division Petition

• CIDA Awards Matching Funds for South Asia Relief (Nov 4, 2005)

  South Asia: Earthquake Update #7

• Relief Effort Straining - PWRDF Partners Continue to Deliver Aid (Nov 3, 2005)

  South Asia: Earthquake Update #6

• The Struggle Itself - the most important thing (Nov 2, 2005)

  Burma: 10 years of activism for Aung Sann Suu Kyi

• PWRDF Receives $144,930 for U.S.A. Hurricane Relief (Nov 2, 2005)

  U.S.A: Hurricane Katrina

• ACT Continues to Respond in Remote Areas (Oct 27, 2005)

  South Asia: Earthquake Update #5

• PWRDF Launches New Website (Oct 20, 2005)

  Canada: Public Engagement

• Horror Story in Pakistan Does Not End (Oct 13, 2005)

  South Asia: Earthquake Update #4

• Emergency Teams Coordinate Hurricane Response (Oct 12, 2005)

  Central America: Storms Update #1

• PWRDF Eligible for Earthquake Funds Match (Oct 12, 2005)

  South Asia: Earthquake Update #3

• ACT Member Rushes Shelter and Food to Earthquake Survivors (Oct 10, 2005)

  South Asia: Earthquake Update #2

• Quake Response Supported By Worldwide Donations (Oct 10, 2005)

  South Asia: Earthquake Update #1

• ACT Rapid Response Team on the Ground (Oct 9, 2005)

  South Asia: Earthquake Response #1

• Mohawk Cultural Recovery in Kahnawake (Oct 8, 2005)

  Canada: Indigenous Development Project Report

• PWRDF Responds to Tropical Storm Stan (Oct 8, 2005)

  Central America: Storms Response

• Water: Life Before Profit! (Oct 6, 2005)

  Canada: Ecumenical Water Campaign Launch

• St. Andrew's AIDS Advent Tree (Oct 1, 2005)

  Partnership for Life Volunteer Story

• Buy a Sweater to STOP AIDS (Oct 1, 2005)

  Partnership for Life Volunteer Story

• Silent Auction raises $4,000! (Oct 1, 2005)

  Partnership for Life Volunteer Story

• Small towns of Saskatchewan give big (Oct 1, 2005)

  Partnership for Life Volunteer Story

• In Harmony Concert Series (Oct 1, 2005)

  Partnership for Life Volunteer Story

• Enough for All - 2005 Resources Focus on Water (Oct 1, 2005)

  Canada: Public Engagement

• Strong Communities Rise to the Challenge of Emergencies (Sep 27, 2005)

  Feature Story: Global - An Interview with Elsa Tesfay-Musa, PWRDF Refugee and Emergency Relief Coordinator

• Under the Sun Newsletter (Sep 26, 2005)

  Fall 2005 Issue

• Clinic supported by PWRDF serves as lifeline (Sep 26, 2005)

  Sudan: Darfur

• Katrina Relief - collaborative effort with African American churches (Sep 13, 2005)

  USA: Hurricane Katrina

• Food Assistance Restores Community (Sep 12, 2005)

  Niger: Famine Update #2

• Churches on the Forefront of Katrina Response (Sep 9, 2005)

  USA: Hurricane Katrina

• Canadians Urge Prime Minister to Deliver Commitments to End Poverty (Sep 5, 2005)

  Canada: Make Povery History

• PWRDF Stands in Solidarity with U.S. Relief Efforts after Katrina (Aug 31, 2005)

  USA: Hurricane Katrina

• Church is uniquely placed to provide effective relief in times of disaster (Aug 23, 2005)

  Global: Ten Years of Action By Churches Together

• A Hero Falls in Africa (Aug 15, 2005)

  DR Congo: A Tribute to Pascal Kabungulu Kibembi

• Life Sustaining Assistance (Aug 10, 2005)

  Niger: Famine Response Update #1

• PWRDF Partner Assassinated (Aug 9, 2005)

  DR Congo: Human Rights Defender Killed in His Home

• PWRDF Responds to Famine in Niger (Jul 29, 2005)

  Niger: Famine Response

• Dignity and Solidarity (Jul 25, 2005)

  Bangladesh: Former PWRDF Board member is proud of our involvement

• Trails of Our Ancestors: Trails of Our Ancestors (Jul 7, 2005)

  Canada: Indigenous Development

• June 26th - Six months of post-tsunami assistance (Jun 23, 2005)

  South East Asia: Tsunami Response

• A New Executive Director for PWRDF (Jun 20, 2005)

  Canada: PWRDF Staff Announcement

• Accompanying Communities in Crisis (Jun 20, 2005)

  An overview of PWRDF Emergency Response: Photo Essay

• PWRDF Hires in Public Engagement (Jun 17, 2005)

  Canada: PWRDF Staff Announcement

• AIDS Coalition Identifies Canadian Priorities for G8 (May 27, 2005)

  Canada: HIV/AIDS and the G-8

• Make the Difference of a Lifetime (May 2, 2005)

  Canada: HIV/AIDS

• Migrant Workers Urge Community to Care About AIDS (Apr 4, 2005)

  A collaborative effort with African American churches

• Implement the Appeal Process for Refugees (Mar 31, 2005)

  KAIROS calls the Canadian Government to obey the law

• The Road Ahead for Tsunami Affected Communities (Mar 29, 2005)

  PWRDF Tsunami Update March 2005

• Paleo Catalogue Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre (Jan 25, 2005)

  STORIES from PWRDF PARTNERS in the Canadian Development Program January 2005

• Healthy Community in Standoff (Jan 25, 2005)

  STORIES from PWRDF PARTNERS in the Canadian Development Program January 2005

• Building a Nation (Jan 25, 2005)

  STORIES from PWRDF PARTNERS in the Canadian Development Program January 2005

• HIV/AIDS in Ugandan Pulpits (Jan 1, 2005)

  Uganda: Bulletin Story 2005

• The Church and "Social Capital" (Jan 1, 2005)

  Africa: Bulletin Story 2005

• The Heart of our Faith (Jan 1, 2005)

  Africa: Bulletin Story 2005

• AIDS is stealing our future (Jan 1, 2005)

  Africa: Bulletin Story 2005

• Joining Hands and Walking the Road (Jan 1, 2005)

  Burundi: Bulletin Story 2005

• Share-Raising A Cow Can Change a Life (Nov 7, 2004)

  Bangladesh: Pew Bulletin Stories

• Mt. Kenya East Christian Community Services (Nov 7, 2004)

  Kenya: Pew Bulletin Story 2004

• Food Security in Rwanda (Nov 7, 2004)

  Rwanda: Offering Envelope Story 2004

• Butterflies of the Solomon Islands (Nov 7, 2004)

  Solomon Islands: Pew Bulletin Story 2004

• Preservation of Indigenous Language and Culture (Nov 7, 2004)

  Canada: Indigenous Development Pew Bulletin Story 2004

• Reproductive Health Workshop in K'inal Antzetik (Nov 7, 2004)

  Mexico: Offering Envelope Story 2004

• Putting Traditional Knowledge at the Centre (Sep 19, 2004)

  Canada: Indigenous Development Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• Tseshaht First Nation Daycare Says Thanks "Kleco Kleco!" (Sep 17, 2004)

  Canada: Indigenous Development Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• Hammocks and Peanuts in Guatemala (Sep 17, 2004)

  Guatemala: Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• Weaving Sarees In Tangail (Sep 17, 2004)

  Bangladesh: Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• The Best Women's Organization In Nampula (Sep 17, 2004)

  Mozambique: Pew Bulletin Story

• Diocese of Kampala Fights AIDS With Hope (Sep 14, 2004)

  Uganda: Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• Alternative Energy in Cuba (Sep 7, 2004)

  Cuba: Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• The People of Santa Marta (Sep 7, 2004)

  El Salvador: Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• Madre Tierra -- Sustaining the Dream (Sep 7, 2004)

  Guatemala: Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• "Sisters, you are all summoned" (Sep 7, 2004)

  Fourth Continental Meeting of Indigenous Women of the Americas

• Labour Rights for Maquila Workers (Sep 7, 2004)

  Central America: Pew Bulletin Stories September 2004

• Seeking Harmony and Health in Sri Lanka (Sep 7, 2004)

  Sri Lanka: Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• Pounding rice is never fun (Sep 7, 2004)

  Philippines: Pew Bulletin Stories September 2004

• Buy my bananas! (Sep 7, 2004)

  Philippines: Pew Bulletin Stories September 2004

• A Strategy for the Solomons (Sep 7, 2004)

  Solomon Islands: Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• Rural Development in Masasi,Tanzania (Sep 7, 2004)

  Tanzania: Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• Points of Light in Etwatwa (Sep 7, 2004)

  South Africa: Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• Better Health in Uhambingeto (Sep 7, 2004)

  Tanzania: Pew Bulletin Story September 2004

• "Girl Power" leadership training for young indigenous women (Jun 8, 2004)

  Canada: Indigenous Development Project Report

• Sustain the Global Effort (Jan 1, 2004)

  HIV/AIDS Bulletin Story 2004

• Building Peaceful Communities in South Africa (Nov 7, 2003)

  South Africa: Offering Envelope Story 2003

• Religious Leaders' Initiative in Uganda (Nov 7, 2003)

  Uganda: Offering Envelope Story 2003

• Foreign Domestic Helpers of Hong Kong (Nov 7, 2003)

  Hong Kong: Pew Bulletin Story 2003

• Buddhist Women Clergy--a Tremendous Force for Peace (Nov 7, 2003)

  Sri Lanka: Pew Bulletin Story 2003

• A Pastoral Women's Program in Central America (Nov 7, 2003)

  Nicaragua: Offering Envelope Story 2003

• HIV/AIDS Is A Justice Imperative (Jan 1, 2003)

  Africa: Bulletin Story 2003

• Unprecedented Impact of HIV/AIDS (Jan 1, 2003)

  HIV/AIDS: Bulletin Story 2003

• Toll on Women and Girls (Jan 1, 2003)

  HIV/AIDS: Bulletin Story 2003

• Stigma the Silent Killer (Jan 1, 2003)

  HIV/AIDS: Bulletin Story 2003

• Health Promotion and Beyond (Jan 1, 2003)

  HIV/AIDS: Bulletin Story 2003

• Breaking the Silence (Jan 1, 2003)

  Burundi: Bulletin Story 2003

• Run When There is Danger (Nov 7, 2001)

  Somalia: Pew Bulletin Story 2001

• Fighting Poverty with Organic Farming (Nov 7, 2001)

  Sri Lanka: Pew Bulletin Story 2001

• Nat's enelu:Let's Sew (Nov 7, 2001)

  Canada: Indigenous Development Pew Bulletin Story 2001

• Building Eastern Africa Community Network (Nov 7, 2000)

  East Africa: Offering Envelope Program 2000

• Fighting Corporate Control in the Phillipines (Nov 7, 2000)

  Philippines: Pew Bulletin Story 2000

• Martin Luther King Junior Centre (Nov 7, 2000)

  Cuba: Pew Bulletin Story 2000

• The Light of Literacy (Nov 7, 2000)

  El Salvador: Pew Bulletin Story 2001

• Popular Radio in Cuidad Victoria (Nov 7, 2000)

  El Salvador: Pew Bulletin Story 2000

• Rebuilding Community in El Salvador (Nov 7, 2000)

  El Salvador: Pew Bulletin Story 2000

• "Beyond the Kitchen" - Women's Leadership (Nov 7, 2000)

  Guatemala: Pew Bulletin Story 2000