We have one goal: building a world where there is enough for all
Our vision is a world where everyone has food, voice and a safe place to call home. We’ve been working to make this a reality for more than 75 years, and we know it’s possible. We’ve welcomed thousands of refugees and other new neighbors into our communities, helped countless families put food on the table and lifted the voices of people who have been left out.
We know that we can always do more together than we can alone. That’s why our work is for everyone. The CWS family stretches around the world and across the lines that divide us as a single force for good. Welcome to the movement. We’re glad you’re here.
Hunger and Poverty
No child should die from malnutrition, especially when there are long-term solutions ready to take root in each community.
Displacement
More and more families flee home because of climate and violence. But there are fewer places to go. We’re leading the charge in strategy and welcome.
Disaster
Preparation, relief and recovery: our disaster response means committing to communities before – and long after – an emergency hits.
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Latest Updates
Dignity in Every Pack: Communities Unite to End Period Poverty
Everyone has the right to access safe, sanitary hygiene products, but for many people around the world, menstrual health and hygiene needs are often overlooked. Millions of people around the world are in need of proper menstrual hygiene education, information and products. Across the United States, communities are stepping up to combat period poverty by assembling CWS Period Packs. See the groups who are stepping up in support of our most vulnerable neighbors and doing their part to help end period poverty.
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From Floods to Futures: How One Group Helped a Community Rise Again
Daria, a courageous 14-year-old from Ukraine, was forced to leave her home and family behind as war threatened her safety and peace of mind. In Moldova, she found not only refuge but a renewed sense of purpose at the CWS partner-led Anastasis Educational Center—a place where she could learn, grow and dream again without fear.
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From Floods to Futures: How One Group Helped a Community Rise Again
After severe floods devastated Kenya’s Tana Delta in 2024, CWS launched a recovery effort through the Mwanga Project, helping nearly 1,800 people rebuild their livelihoods with tools like livestock, training and agriculture support— helping create a sustainable, community-driven path to recovery and empowerment.
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