PWS&D Photo Galleries

Haiti Earthquake Relief

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti in January 2010, claiming over 50,000 human lives and leaving over a million people homeless amidst the rubble. PWS&D is responding through the ACT Alliance to provide food, water and water purification systems, shelter and medical services.

Myanmar: One Year Later

PWS&D is helping to rebuild livelihoods and communities in Myanmar in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis through the Action by Churches Together (ACT) International network.

The Gift of Livestock

Did you know that animals such as chickens, goats, pigs, rabbits and cows help families around the world combat poverty? The animals increase household nutrition and income, empowering families to lead healthier lives, improve their homes and send their children to school.

Towards a World Without AIDS

Can you imagine a world without AIDS? Presbyterian churches in Canada can. PWS&D led the TWWA campaign to support global partners in their fight against HIV and AIDS. As of September 30, 2007, over $1.4 million was raised. These photos are also available as a framed display for loan.

Refugees and Uprooted People

PWS&D supports people displaced by conflict, disaster and persecution as a response to Christ's call to love our neighbour. In camps, PWS&D provides food, clean water, emergency supplies and psychosocial support. When refugees fear for their lives, PWS&D helps Canadian Presbyterian congregations sponsor refugees to come to Canada.

DR Congo

More than 25 million people have been displaced by fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo, finding refuge in camps on lava flows, churches and host communities. PWS&D is responding through the Action by Churches Together (ACT) International network to provide clean water, seeds and tools, nutritional and psychosocial support.

Taiwan: Typhoon Morakot

PWS&D is supporting the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan in response to Typhoon Morakot that struck the country from August 7-10, 2009. PWS&D is helping to provide emergency relief to those affected.

Pakistan Displacement

Over 4 million people have been displaced by violence in Pakistan, placing women and children at greatest risk. PWS&D is responding through the Action by Churches Together (ACT) International network to help provide food, shelter, medical services and household supplies to those in desperate need.

China Earthquake

PWS&D is supporting the Amity Foundation in response to the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Central China in 2008. PWS&D is helping to provide food, quilts and plastic cloth for shelter from continuing rains.

Advent 2009 and Lent 2010 Liturgy Photos

Photos used in the Advent 2009 and Lent 2010 liturgies are available for viewing and download. Captions are also provided for inserting into a bulletin or posting on a bulletin board.

PWS&D Christmas Cards

Presbyterian World Service & Development is now offering Christmas cards for sale!

For only $20, you will receive a set of 15 PWS&D Christmas cards, featuring three distinct designs displaying PWS&D programs around the world. Each set of 15 includes five cards of the three designs with accompanying envelopes. Each card includes a scripture reading on the inside as well as a seasonal message of peace.

To place an order, contact the Book Room. All proceeds from the purchase of these cards will support the work of PWS&D — the development and relief agency of The Presbyterian Church in Canada — to end poverty around the world.

Care for Creation Posters

This is a series of 15 photos from projects supported by Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) in Africa, Asia and Central America. These photos can be downloaded and printed for display in your church or used in a slide show.

The series can also be ordered as 21" x 25" prints on a tear-resistant background. Velcro is attached to the back for easy display. Please contact PWS&D at 1-800-619-7301, ext. 291 if you are interested in displaying the Care for Creation series in your church for a limited time!