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May 7, 2025

*Trigger Warning: This story contains descriptions of war, loss, trauma and death that may be distressing for some readers.  The Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims, known as Memoria, is a CWS local partner in Moldova which serves Ukrainian refugees and Moldovan gender-based violence survivors to access life-saving medical and psychosocial support. The following is written by a program participant whose …

May 6, 2025

It’s a fact: Refugees around the world have made innumerable contributions to the communities that welcome them. When individuals seeking safety arrive in their new homes, they bring their skills, experience and knowledge with them. Across decades and borders, these contributions have led to many of the daily  But what if history had played out differently? What if, instead of …

April 17, 2025

Every year, tens of thousands of unaccompanied children seek safety in the United States, often after enduring dangerous journeys. They hope for healing and a safe childhood here, but there are many challenges that stand in the way. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month and beyond, CWS is committed to ensuring these children have the care, protection and advocacy they …

April 15, 2025

This Earth Day, we’re highlighting the stories of everyday people around the world who are turning the tides against climate change. From drought-stricken Kenya to flood-prone Indonesia, communities are embracing climate-smart farming, disaster preparedness and women-led leadership to build a more resilient, hopeful future. Millions of people around the world are already living in areas affected by climate change. Environmental …

April 4, 2025

CWS is committed to breaking the cycle of discrimination and exclusion faced by Roma communities, particularly in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which displaced nearly 100,000 Roma Ukrainians. Through partnerships with organizations like the Roma National Center in Moldova, CWS provides essential aid to help Roma refugees and host communities achieve stability and inclusion. For centuries, the Roma …