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Growing Hope in Timor-Leste: Santina’s Journey to a Healthier, Stronger Future
August 19, 2025
The below testimonial is written by Santina, a participant of the Growing Hope Project*, supported by CWS. Improving Food Security and Income My name is Santina*, and I live in Lisadila village [in Timor-Leste] with my husband and our four children. We have always relied on farming and raising livestock to support ourselves. However, with an income of about $50 …
Daily State of Play: Trump’s Indefinite Refugee Ban and Funding Halt
August 18, 2025
Last updated: Wednesday, August 20, 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 …
Soaring Beyond Borders: An Afghan Pilot’s Journey
August 14, 2025
On August 15, 2021, when Kabul fell to the Taliban, around 200,000 Afghans evacuated to safety in the United States, while many more remain in danger. Today, as we mark four years since the fall of Kabul, we share the testimony of one individual who was on track to become one of the first female light attack helicopter pilots in …
From Crisis to Recovery: How CWS Responds to Disasters
August 5, 2025
CWS walks alongside communities through every stage of a disaster—from preparedness and immediate relief to long-term recovery and resilience building. With deep partnerships and a commitment to equity, we ensure that impacted individuals, including immigrant communities, receive the resources, support, and dignity they need to rebuild and thrive. In every stage of a natural disaster—whether it’s a hurricane, wildfire, or …
CWS Kits and Blankets: Sharing God’s Love Near and Far
June 10, 2025
Then Jesus said, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31 Your Church Is Helping CWS Bring Comfort, Dignity and Hope to Our Neighbors So far this year, thanks to your compassion, CWS Blankets and Kits have been shared from Grand Rapids to Chicago, Dallas to Cleveland, Annapolis to Poughkeepsie—reaching neighbors in …