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A Community’s Guiding Light
Like many great leaders, Pedro is humble and has never sought the spotlight. He lives a calm life in the countryside of Honduras where he spends most days working on his crops and coffee plantations. He’s a man of strong values and is a leader in the Catholic Church where he finds joy in teaching families about the gift they …
A journey of co-sponsorship with an Afghan family
In a small Connecticut town, a group of five dedicated women came together under the DARA co-sponsorship team in Danbury, Connecticut. Their mission was to support and guide newly arrived refugees in rebuilding their lives in the United States. With each passing day, their workload seemed to multiply, but they embraced the challenge with unwavering commitment. As one of the …
Situation Report: Flooding in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Situation: In several towns within Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Una-Sana canton, a state of natural disaster has been declared as a consequence of the recent floods caused by prolonged rainfall. Among the significantly affected areas is Bihac, where the CWS team is located. The floods have been triggered by the overflowing of the Una and Krusnica rivers, leading to consequential landslides …
CWS Begins New Chapter in Refugee Resettlement in Texas, Honoring Current and Future Clients in the Lone Star State
For Immediate Release: May 17, 2023 Contact: media@cwsglobal.org CWS Begins New Chapter in Refugee Resettlement in Texas, Honoring Current and Future Clients in the Lone Star State New York City.—Church World Service today announced that the organization will be ending its partnership with Refugee Services of Texas for U.S. government fiscal year 2024, including administering federal reception and placement services …
Airbnb.org Honored at CWS Resettlement Conference
For Immediate Release: May 4, 2023 Contact: Media@cwsglobal.org Airbnb.org Honored at CWS Resettlement Conference New York City– CWS today honored Airbnb.org at their annual Resettlement Conference with the presentation of the Exceptional Housing Partner Award. Since 2017 Airbnb.org and Airbnb have provided temporary housing assistance to refugees and other newcomers in need of support in the United States, and Airbnb.org …