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Hope Amid Hardship: Supporting Families in the DRC’s Deepening Crisis
October 7, 2025
Escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced hundreds of thousands and intensified an already dire humanitarian crisis. In response, CWS has expanded its presence and launched a new food assistance initiative to support thousands of vulnerable families in Kasai-Central Province. A Crisis Deepens: Conflict and Displacement in the DRC Since January, escalating conflict has displaced hundreds of …
Rainwater Harvesting, Protecting Life: CWS Promotes, Supports and Advocates for Rainwater Harvesting in Latin America and the Caribbean
October 1, 2025
In this blog, CWS Regional Representative of Latin America and the Caribbean, Martin Coria, shares insights ahead of his participation in the 2025 UN Regional Water Week in Santiago, Chile. As climate stress intensifies across Latin America’s semi-arid regions, CWS is scaling up rainwater harvesting efforts to support last-mile communities through advocacy, collaboration and innovation. Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting (RRWH) is …
Daily State of Play: Trump’s Indefinite Refugee Ban and Funding Halt
September 24, 2025
Last updated: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 This resource provides daily updates from the CWS policy team in your inbox on the latest policy changes; the morning’s headlines on key issues impacting refugees and immigrants; and updated tools to take action. Subscribe now to receive daily updates on the latest developments and ways to support impacted communities. State of Play The …
The Strength to Keep Going: Galina’s Path Through War and Healing
September 23, 2025
The following blog was written by a program participant of CWS’s local Moldovan partner, Healthy City. Healthy City, also known as Zdorovii Gorod, supports Ukrainian refugees by providing comprehensive services including food and non-food items, social inclusion and psychosocial support. Fleeing Home and Facing Fear My name is Galina, and I am 64 years old. Before the war, I lived …
Starting Over: Anna’s Journey from Kherson to Confidence
September 15, 2025
The following blog was written by a program participant of CWS’s local Moldovan partner, Healthy City. Healthy City, also known as Zdorovii Gorod, supports Ukrainian refugees by providing comprehensive services including food and non-food items, social inclusion and psychosocial support. My name is Anna Vasilevska, and I am 34 years old. I came from Ukraine, from the beautiful city of …