About PWS&D
What is Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D)?
Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) is the official development and relief agency of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. The work of PWS&D includes responding to emergency situations, long-term community development with international partners working in health, education, agriculture and income-generation and refugee sponsorship by Canadian congregations. PWS&D is also responsible for educating Canadian Presbyterians about global needs and issues and supports churches and organizations seeking to transform their communities by promoting justice, peace and the integrity of creation. PWS&D supports people and communities in Africa, Asia, Central America and Eastern Europe according to their need and regardless of their faith.
What is the difference between PWS&D and Presbyterians Sharing?
It was decided upon formation, that PWS&D be financially separate from the other agencies of the church. PWS&D receives its funding directly from the Presbyterian constituency across the country, donations from individuals and from congregations, as well as from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). PWS&D does not receive funding from donations to Presbyterians Sharing... Therefore, PWS&D encourages congregations to have a separate line on their donation envelopes for PWS&D.
Learn about our mandate, calling, and philosophical principles of development and service.
Learn about the history of PWS&D and The PCC's involvement in international aid.
This bulletin-sized booklet contains statements of revenue and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2008. It also contains information on how PWS&D carries out its work and highlights the story of Florence Shawa in Malawi. Printed copies can be ordered free of charge.
PWS&D Staff directory and contact information.
Current PWS&D Committee directory.
Links to faith-based and secular, internationally focused organizations that PWS&D collaborates with to address many of the structural issues that affect the communities where the church is working overseas.