March 1, 2001 PWRDF hires fundraiser, communicator

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund has a new coordinator of communications and fundraising. Paul Pakyam, has a background in communications, public affairs and media relations. A native of Pakistan, Mr. Pakyam...

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March 1, 2001 A quick response to two calamities

Canadian Anglicans have responded quickly to help victims of two natural disasters which happened in the space of three weeks, in two different parts of the world. In India, the Primate's World Relief and...

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December 1, 2000 PWRDF giving down this year

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is re-inventing itself as an incorporated charity, even as it struggles to cope with lower donations this year. "We're concerned (about the decline)," PWRDF...

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May 1, 2000 Urgent appeal launched for Africa

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund has launched an urgent appeal to Canadians to help African countries hit by drought, conflict and flooding. More than 16 million people in...

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November 1, 1999 Primate's Fund director challenges World Vision's style of aid, ads in Journal

The director of the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund says he wants to open debate on whether World Vision advertisements have any place in the pages of the Anglican Journal. Andrew Ignatieff, hired to head the...

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November 1, 1999 Generosity at heart of Primate's Fund

Port Greville, N.S. At a time when many churches are struggling to meet their financial obligations it's hard to conceive of a moment when over-generosity could have been an issue. But in a recent interview recalling...

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October 1, 1999 Buying back slaves misguided, PWRDF says

Buying back slaves to set them free is no answer to the problem in Sudan, says the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund. The Canadian Anglican relief and development agency is asking parishes throughout the country...

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June 1, 1999 UNICEF executive to head Primate's World Relief and Development Fund

Toronto A program manager with UNICEF Canada with broad experience in the field of development work, fundraising and working with volunteers has been selected as the new director of the Primate's World Relief and Development...

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June 1, 1999 Primate seeks sponsors

As the first wave of Kosovar refugees begins settling in at temporary homes at Canadian military bases, the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund is asking parishes and dioceses that wish to act as refugee sponsors to...

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May 1, 1999 Anglicans aid Kosovars

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund has responded to an appeal for emergency aid by the International Orthodox Christian Charities to help the people of Kosovo. The initial PWRDF grant of $5,000 has been increased by...

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