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The Human Impact of Policy Disruptions: Stories from CWS Fort Collins
October 22, 2025
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 …
Bridging the Gap: How CWS Virtual Integration Services Is Reaching Refugees in Remote Communities
October 10, 2025
CWS’s Virtual Integration Services program delivers remote, personalized support to refugees and ORR-eligible community members living in underserved areas—ensuring access to case management, economic empowerment resources and client-centered care no matter where they are. By removing geographic barriers, the program helps newcomers build stable, self-sufficient lives rooted in dignity and belonging. Since its founding in the aftermath of World War …
Improving Health and Dignity for Refugees in Nakivali: A Comprehensive WASH Initiative
In southwestern Uganda, Church World Service is leading a transformative Water, Sanitation and Hygiene initiative in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, improving daily life for nearly 190,000 refugees through clean water access, safe sanitation and community education. Addressing Urgent Needs in Nakivale Nakivale Refugee Settlement, one of Africa’s largest and oldest, hosts approximately 190,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, …
Lakou Tanama: Elevating Haitian Voices in Healing Justice
Alex Morse |
Trigger warning: This article mentions instances of suicide. CWS has partnered with the Haiti Health Network and Lakou Tanama to pilot a culturally centered and community-based training series in Kreyol for Haitian entrants in the United States. Through Healing Spaces, the pilot project offers a safe environment for participants to share, connect and heal—addressing urgent needs often overlooked by mainstream …
Youth Advocate for Safer Spaces: A Step Toward Dignity and Rights
October 9, 2025
On September 30, CWS Latin America and Caribbean commemorated the International Day of Children and Adolescents with Incarcerated Adult Relatives, highlighting a major milestone in the defense of their rights: the participation of youth representatives in a thematic hearing before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the resulting Resolution 2/25, which recognizes the rights of children affected by incarceration. …