Friday, November 1, 2024

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Fall Newsletter

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In this newsletter, we are sharing updates on the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as new resources such as our mid-year report, and regional reports on our work in Ukraine and Israel/Palestine. A new five-year partnership was launched in Haiti, long-term recovery work and Migration Accompaniment Ministry is ongoing in many places, and PDA’s story ministry continues work on a new gun violence documentary.

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2024 Mid-Year Report

The 2024 Mid-Year Report, available in English and Spanish, provides a brief summary of our work in the first half of this year.

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Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene devastated communities for hundreds of miles and will require long-term recovery for years. Resources such as a bulletin insert, news articles and video interviews with mid-councils affected by Hurricane Helene are available on the PDA website.

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Hurricane Milton

PDA’s Director Rev. Edwin González-Castillo and PDA’s Associate for National Disaster Response Rev. Jim Kirk share about the response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton in a new downloadable video.

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Ukraine Report

This new report summarizes the work done in Ukraine and nearby countries in response to the war.

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Israel/Palestine Report

This new report provides an overview of the grant work done in Israel/Palestine over the last year.

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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance expands recovery support in Haiti

A five-year partnership with Living Waters for the World and local leadership will increase access to clean drinking water.

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Counter Stories Productions

The heart behind amplifying stories: PDA’s Story Ministry is working on a new documentary about gun violence.

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Migration Accompaniment Ministry

Panelists decry divisive rhetoric against refugees and other newcomers: Tolerance and mutual understanding are encouraged during Church World Service webinar.

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Emotional & Spiritual Care

Hurricanes highlight importance of spiritually based trauma care.

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