Press Releases
Planned Refugee Goal Would be a Historic Failure of Humanitarian Principles, Would Prioritize Political Ties Over True Danger
October 4, 2025
Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today expressed its dismay and deep concern in response to multiple reports that the Trump administration is planning to drastically reduce the Fiscal Year 2026 refugee admissions goal to the lowest level in history and exclude vulnerable, at-risk populations from the life-saving program. The reporting suggests the administration is preparing to set a Presidential Determination of …
Refugee Housing Solutions, 211 United Way of Greater Kansas City to Increase Support to Newcomers Amid Housing Affordability Crunch
September 25, 2025
New York City, NY—Church World Service (CWS), a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster is proud to announce a partnership between Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS)—a project of CWS—and United Way of Greater Kansas City. The new initiative will join the United Way of Greater Kansas City 211’s community …
Launch of Ecumenical Statement on Hunger Justice is Unifying Commitment by Congregations, Leading National Faith Groups, and People of Faith
September 2, 2025
New initiative will strengthen social safety nets through practicing the teachings of Jesus Christ—through education, local and national advocacy, and volunteering Washington, D.C.—Today, in a bold move to protect and strengthen social safety nets by joining faith with action, Church World Service (CWS) issued the 2025 Ecumenical Statement on Hunger Justice. The Statement, which is a clarion call for people …
New DHS Rule Could Leave Survivors behind in the Wake of Disaster
August 29, 2025
Rule would prevent disaster response organizations from serving some survivors at the expense of all Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today denounced a new rule from the Department of Homeland Security that would harm survivors of disaster. Released just ahead of hurricane season, the rule would prevent disaster response organizations from accessing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds if they are …
Four Years after the Fall of Kabul, Afghan Allies and Families Still Await Lasting Protection
August 15, 2025
Washington, D.C.—Today, August 15th, marks four years since the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. Two weeks later U.S. forces would complete the withdrawal from Afghanistan, leaving many at risk for standing with U.S. military and civilian personnel. Since then, millions of Afghan individuals and families were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge around the world, with over …