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November 4, 2025

Trigger warning: This story mentions disordered eating. At the Diamond Day Center in Telenesti, Moldova, CWS and its local partners bring together Ukrainian refugees and Moldovan families to build a supportive and healing community. The following is the testimony of Rodica’s mother, whose 10-year-old daughter participated in the summer camp for children in June 2025. Rodica and her mother are …

CWS is helping children and families build safer and brighter futures. As the weather turns colder, we reflect on how to build warmth—through support, protection and empowerment for children in the United States and around the world.  You can feel the rhythm of daily life changing as autumn settles across much of the United States. The air cools, the pace …

October 27, 2025

Every year, 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. CWS is committed to ensuring these children have the care, protection and advocacy they need. Feeling Untethered in Childhood Children who have been separated from their …

Katy Keck | October 22, 2025

This blog was written by Katy Keck, a former CWS board member and CROP Hunger Walk participant. From the sunlit dunes of west Michigan to the shuttered pantries of western Kenya, Katy reflects on her journey with Church World Service and the urgent call to end hunger injustice—locally and globally. Photos Courtesy of Katy Keck Walking with Purpose: From West …

Recent policy changes have had far-reaching consequences for individuals rebuilding their lives in the United States. At CWS Fort Collins, case navigators and program staff continue to witness the tangible effects of these changes. The following stories illustrate the challenges faced by newcomers due to disruptions in work authorization, travel restrictions and benefit programs. Work Authorization Delays and Revocations One …