CWS: Church World Service · 15 August 2024 English
Before the war in Ukraine, 13-year-old David was like many pre-teens his age. He attended a good school, had friends and dreamed of becoming a professional footballer. His family was …
CWS: Church World Service · 15 August 2024 English
Church World Service urges Congress to affirm the dignity of refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and all who have been uprooted from their homes. The U.S.’s historic position as a leader …
CWS: Church World Service · 15 August 2024 English
In recent years over 250,000 migrant children have fled poverty, violence, persecution and oppression, arriving in the United States without a parent or guardian. After being apprehended at the U.S. …
CWS: Church World Service · 14 August 2024 English
During July, CWS joined the United Church of Christ (UCC) in celebrating its long-time partnership at UCC offices in Cleveland, Ohio and marking a pivotal moment in CWS’ history: the …
CWS: Church World Service · 13 August 2024 English
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today celebrated the reintroduction of the NO BAN Act, legislation that would shield against future attempts to ban entry into the United States on the basis …
CWS: Church World Service · 13 August 2024 English
[VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL AQUÍ] Are you prepared in the event of a disaster? Have you made an emergency kit? Does your family have a plan? September is National Preparedness Month. …
CWS: Church World Service · 13 August 2024 English
The people of Kitui County, Kenya, which is east of Nairobi, had three seasons of failed harvest. The communities in this county were feeling the effects of climate change, and …
CWS: Church World Service · 10 August 2024 English
Over 15 years ago in a ‘flash’ my life changed both figuratively and literally. It’s a cool spring evening in May with plenty of stars lighting up the night sky …
CWS: Church World Service · 7 August 2024 English
For most of her life, Neema has had to conquer dangers and challenges that threatened the safety of her and her family. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Neema’s stability …
CWS: Church World Service · 2 August 2024 English
In July, the United Church of Christ (UCC) Great Lakes and Western Regional Youth Event, held at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, showcased the power of youth activism and …