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August 29, 2025

The world is currently experiencing a food crisis of unprecedented proportions. Conflict, climate extremes and poverty are among the primary drivers that have caused up to 319 million people across 67 countries to face chronic hunger. What causes global hunger? The world produces enough food to feed everyone on the planet. The issue isn’t supply—many of our global neighbors are …

August 19, 2025

The below testimonial is written by Santina, a participant of the Growing Hope Project*, supported by CWS.  Improving Food Security and Income My name is Santina*, and I live in Lisadila village [in Timor-Leste] with my husband and our four children. We have always relied on farming and raising livestock to support ourselves. However, with an income of about $50 …

August 14, 2025

On August 15, 2021, when Kabul fell to the Taliban, around 200,000 Afghans evacuated to safety in the United States, while many more remain in danger. Today, as we mark four years since the fall of Kabul, we share the testimony of one individual who was on track to become one of the first female light attack helicopter pilots in …

August 5, 2025

CWS walks alongside communities through every stage of a disaster—from preparedness and immediate relief to long-term recovery and resilience building. With deep partnerships and a commitment to equity, we ensure that impacted individuals, including immigrant communities, receive the resources, support, and dignity they need to rebuild and thrive. In every stage of a natural disaster—whether it’s a hurricane, wildfire, or …

June 10, 2025

Then Jesus said, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.”  Mark 12:31   Your Church Is Helping CWS Bring Comfort, Dignity and Hope to Our Neighbors  So far this year, thanks to your compassion, CWS Blankets and Kits have been shared from Grand Rapids to Chicago, Dallas to Cleveland, Annapolis to Poughkeepsie—reaching neighbors in …