PWRDF

Ukrainian girls at a refugee shelter in Hungary.

PWRDF sending aid to the Ukraine

Janice Biehn May 1, 2022

The Canadian Anglican Church’s relief and development fund, PWRDF, has added a third implementing partner working in Ukraine to alleviate the suffering of people in ...

A mother and child in Mozambique, where the solar suitcases (photo left) will be supplied through the PWRDF project.

Sharing the light

Liana Gallant December 1, 2021

The Diocese of Ottawa recently made a wonderful response to the PWRDF project —A Light for Every Birth—providing Solar Suitcases to rural health clinics in ...

Ascension and St. Aidan parishes share light for PWRDF

Perspective November 1, 2021

Debbie and Barb Grisdale “Share the Light” with the Rev. Rosemary Parker; these members of Ascension and St Aidan’s met up halfway between their parishes, ...

Person holding a sign that says "We Welcome Refugees With Open Arms" along with an image of the Flag of Canada

PWRDF Refugee Network moves heaven and earth

Suzanne Rumsey October 1, 2021

Where and what is your heaven on earth? Likely, it would involve a place, a place you call home, a place of family and community, ...

Young woman in front of a solar suitcase

Share the Light • PWRDF Ottawa’s Ride for Refuge 2021

Perspective September 1, 2021

As Canadians, many of us take for granted that adequate light is available when women are in labour and their babies are being born. However, ...

Celebrating young artists and “All Mothers and Children Count”

Perspective June 1, 2021

The theme was interpreted by 15 diocesan children, including: Amy, Maggie, Ophelia, Lauryn, Liam, and Drew. THANK YOU to all those who participated in our ...

Calling all young artists in our diocese!

The Rev. Rosemary Parker April 1, 2021

Parents have a unique ability to make something magical out of something simple—a pillow case made into a great Halloween costume, or some healthy veggies ...