CWS: Church World Service · 20 June 2024 English
My mom always said she would join me in Grand Rapids. After decades of waiting in the Nyarugusu refugee camp in Tanzania, she promised to join me and my siblings, …
CWS: Church World Service · 19 June 2024 English
Washington, DC—This Wednesday, Church World Service will join with the rest of the nation in celebration of Juneteenth, the commemoration of the 1865 liberation of enslaved African-Americans in Galveston Bay. …
CWS: Church World Service · 18 June 2024 English
Trigger Warning: This story contains mentions of suicide In celebration of love, we are excited to highlight Alejandra, a 29-year-old from El Savador. In her home country, Alejandra worked as …
CWS: Church World Service · 18 June 2024 English
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service (CWS) today applauded President Biden for newly announced executive actions that have the potential to provide stability and permanence for hundreds of thousands of undocumented community …
CWS: Church World Service · 18 June 2024 English
World Refugee Day is crucial for me because it recognizes the strength of my fellow refugees who have fled their country’s conflict and persecution in the hope of finding and …
CWS: Church World Service · 17 June 2024 English
In all of CWS’ programs, there is an element that allows us to thrive: our partnerships. We recently took the time to appreciate one of these partnerships when our PCUSA …
CWS: Church World Service · 17 June 2024 English
CWS Celebrates Pride, Stresses Commitment to those at Home and Abroad Facing Persecution For Immediate Release: June 17, 2024 Contact: media@cwsglobal.org Washington, D.C.—Today, Church World Service marked the beginning of …
CWS: Church World Service · 14 June 2024 English
This Father’s Day, as we celebrate the dedication and love of fathers worldwide, let’s also take a moment to recognize the courage and perseverance of refugee fathers who have overcome …
CWS: Church World Service · 11 June 2024 English
“You are safe here.” With these simple yet profound words, we stepped into the welcoming embrace of an LGBTQ+-affirming community house for refugees, supported by CWS’s Safe Space* program in …
CWS: Church World Service · 10 June 2024 English
As a housing coordinator, I find it fulfilling to assist others in obtaining what they want and need. It’s rewarding to be part of that process; to be there for …