Blog

December 12, 2024

The following blog was written by a program participant of CWS’ 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.  We are a family of five—mom, dad and three children—from the beautiful Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia. Before the war, we …

The following blog was written by a program participant of CWS’ 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 Ekaterina. I am 34 years old, and I am a mother of two children—a 13-year-old boy and …

November 27, 2024

  Thanksgiving has become a cherished tradition for me, one that intertwines the values of gratitude, togetherness and resilience. As a Somali immigrant and storyteller now living in Maine, my journey to embracing this quintessentially American holiday is a testament to the power of community and the beauty of shared traditions. When I first arrived in the United States, Thanksgiving …

November 15, 2024

I never imagined that I would be forced to leave my home; the place where I grew up, got married and began raising my family. But in 2015, as conflict engulfed eastern Ukraine, I found myself in the middle of a war zone, living just 200 kilometers from Donetsk. Every day brought new fears—the sounds of conflict were getting closer, …

November 14, 2024

Climate change is a pressing global crisis, the impacts of which are already visible in record-breaking heat waves, catastrophic hurricanes and extreme weather events worldwide. Our carbon footprint- the total greenhouse gasses we release through our activities- contributes to this rapidly changing climate. By reducing our carbon footprint, we contribute to a safer, more resilient environment and help ensure that …