How does PWRDF respond to emergencies?
PWRDF partners provide emergency relief by way of emergency shelters, blankets, clothes, food, water, medicines and health care, seeds and agricultural tools — all meeting basic needs in times of crisis. PWRDF responds to emergencies through an international ecumenical response alliance called Action By Churches Together (ACT International). This rapid response protocol allows for the quick identification of local implementing partners and the rapid release of pre-approved emergency funds. Often by the time a situation is reported in the media the ACT response mechanism has already begun working on the ground. And more often, the program continues to run and work on situations that are never reported in the international media.
