All stories related to Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund, The (PWRDF)
Back donors enhance capacity of aid and development work
Jan 16, 2013
The benefits of working with back donors go beyond funding relief and development work.
ACT general secretary visits Syrian refugees
Dec 04, 2012
As the Syrian refugee crisis escalates, ACT General Secretary John Nduna compels the international community to redouble its efforts to provide essential, life-saving services.
Inside Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp
Nov 28, 2012
The population of the Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan has already surpassed 41,000 and is expected to reach peak capacity of 60,000 shortly, as more Syrians flee fighting.
ACT speaks out on Syria
Nov 15, 2012
On the eve of his visit to the region, ACT Alliance General Secretary John Nduna calls for peace, respect for international law and adequate funding to address the mounting humanitarian crisis in the region.
Midwives Improve Lives for Mothers and Children
Apr 20, 2012
ACT member PWRDF supports maternal and child health and preventive health programs in Bangladesh as part of PWRDF’s CIDA-funded health sector program
Hot lunch in Haiti: reducing hunger, enhancing learning
Jan 13, 2012
ACT members join forces to feed and improve learning for 8,000 students every day
Haiti: hope for the future
Jan 12, 2012
Two years after the quake, ACT members remain committed to recovery and development efforts
ACT to launch school lunch programme in Haiti
Jul 19, 2011
Free meals help families while encouraging children to come to school
PWRDF in the Field: Pakistan Flood Relief
May 13, 2011
Giving hope to future young men who are learning skills to keep themselves employed
Sri Lanka: when elephants fight
Mar 10, 2010
Fighting in Sri Lanka led to urgent need for emergency assistance.
Nicaragua: Campesinas and campesinos together to end violence
Mar 10, 2010
Nicaraguan men and women know they have to work together to overcome domestic violence.
At a glance
- Formed in 1959
- Based in Canada
- Working in Canada, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America-Caribbean
- Core budget of $5 million
- Core staff of 16
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