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National Preparedness Month: Preparing for Emergencies

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 …

A Year of Disaster Relief, Partnership and Gratitude

Over the past year, CWS Kits and Blankets have been an important factor during disaster response. By distributing these materials, we have broken down barriers and have gotten better at understanding the communities’ needs. Through strong relationships with organizations that are already working to support communities, CWS can ensure that the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors are met. This …

A Labor of Love in Jackson

This past summer, Jackson, Mississippi, was hit not once, but twice by two linked disasters. In August, heavy rains led to flooding throughout the city, damaging the city’s infrastructure. Once the rain stopped, a new crisis began. The city’s water plants were damaged, leaving tens of thousands of residents without access to clean running water. In this moment of crisis, …

Mobile Health Units Provide Relief in Pakistan

About 1/3rd of Pakistan is still under water, following the devastating floods which have wreaked havoc for four months across the country since mid June. About 1,500 people have died and 33 million are suffering the loss of their homes, livestock, crops and livelihoods. While communities are working to recover, they are combatting new challenges brought by the floods. Through …

Emergency Appeal: Hurricane Season 2022

Appeal code: 628S November 10 update: Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 storm last night. CWS and our partners are assessing needs and will respond as needed. We may launch an updated appeal to reflect both an expanded response to Hurricane Ian and any new response plans that arise from Hurricane Nicole. Look for an update …

A Safe Home and a Warm Hug

If you had just 20 minutes to pack a small bag and leave the rest behind, possibly for forever, what would you pack? For Natalia, who fled Ukraine earlier this year, the answer to this question was: documents, necessary items for her son, her son’s favorite toy, books and some snacks. The limited belongings Ukrainians like Natalia have fled with …