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Daily State of Play: Trump’s Indefinite Refugee Ban and Funding Halt
April 16, 2026
The Trump administration’s indefinite refugee ban, stop work orders and prolonged delays in reimbursement for resettlement agencies have had a devastating impact on tens of thousands of refugee families and communities across the country and around the world. Welcome to the latest edition of State of Play from Church World Service. This resource will provide regular updates from the CWS …
Immigrant children come to the United States fleeing danger, not in search of it
Christopher Plummer | April 8, 2026
Trigger warning: This blog mentions instances of sexual abuse. CWS Marks April’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Immigrant children come to the United States fleeing danger, not in search of it. They have done it alone, walking thousands of miles, and they have done it cradled in a parent’s arms. For many of those fortunate to make it to …
Partnering for Welcome: How Landlords and Communities Are Helping Newcomer Families Build Home
March 30, 2026
Refugee Housing Solutions partners with landlords and communities to expand safe, affordable housing for refugees and newcomers, strengthening stability and belonging for families rebuilding their lives in the United States. Finding a safe place to call home is one of the very first steps for any family restarting their lives in a new country. For refugees and other newcomers arriving …
Global Water Scarcity: How Communities Are Overcoming Water Challenges
March 22, 2026
Everyone deserves access to clean water, yet for millions around the world, safe drinking water and proper sanitation remain out of reach. From collapsed infrastructure and poor management to conflict and climate change, several factors contribute to families being unable to access their right to safe water. Rising global temperatures and extreme weather events are making clean water scarcer and …
A Year of Impact: How Compassion Became a Lifeline for Families in Crisis
February 11, 2026
When disasters struck communities across the United States this past year—from wildfires to flooding—CWS was there to help families navigate every phase of recovery. Thanks to supporters like you, people like Sarah found safety, stability and hope when they needed it most. From wildfires and historic floodings to winter storms and hurricanes, communities across the United States were left reeling …