About
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is the Anglican Church of Canada’s agency for sustainable development and relief. With the support of Anglicans across Canada, PWRDF partners with organizations working to increase healthy pregnancies and births, reduce gender inequality, relieve hunger and break the cycle of poverty in the world’s most vulnerable communities. Against a backdrop of climate change, PWRDF strives to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.PWRDF is committed to working in diverse communities and does not proselytize in its work. PWRDF also responds to emergencies in Canada and around the world as they happen making sure immediate and long term recovery needs are met.
Mission:
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is the Anglican Church of Canada’s agency for sustainable development and relief. Since 1958, we have worked hand-in-hand with trusted partners in Canada and around the world on a journey of positive change. Together, we are improving health, food security and livelihoods where needs are greatest.
Our Impact
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) supports partners in Canada and throughout the world who are implementing grassroots solutions relevant to the particular needs and situation of their local communities. This approach empowers communities to take a leading role in their own development, which ultimately moves them closer to a place of sustainability and self-sufficiency. PWRDF believes this grassroots, capacity-building approach is crucial in fostering a culture where communities are empowered to build their own success and well being. PWRDF is committed toward making progress to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and all of our programs reflect this commitment. PWRDF partners are drawn from ecumenical organizations and community-based groups. Our programs address:
- Preventive Health
- Food Security and Climate Change Mitigation
- Indigenous Communities
- Empowering women
- Disaster Response and Humanitarian Relief
- Accompanying Refugees