We have one goal: building a world where there is enough for all
For 80 years, we’ve been transforming communities through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. Our vision is a world where everyone has food, voice and a safe place to call home.
Since our founding, we've welcomed thousands of refugees, helped families keep food on the table and advocated for those too often left out. Our history proves what we believe: we can always do more together than we can alone.
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What I sow in this land is how everyone will remember me.
In a rural village in Honduras, the shared right to clean water, brought Don Elias’ community and two communities together. Through a CWS-sponsored program, Don and others in his area now have access to a safe water supply.
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The Heart of CWS Africa
CWS’ Program Communications Specialist, Mariana Gama, reflects on her time in Africa and the leadership, devotion and passion of the incredible CWS Africa team.
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A Teacher’s Big Dream Changes Lives
Rony Rolando Herrera lived a difficult life as a child. His path changed when he joined a program dedicated to helping impoverished youth. Now, through a CWS-supported program, Rony’s giving back and working to change the path of youth in his community.
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Examples of Our Work
Hunger and Poverty
No child should die from malnutrition, especially when there are long-term solutions ready to take root in each community.
Displacement
More and more families flee home because of climate and violence. But there are fewer places to go. We’re leading the charge in strategy and welcome.
Disaster
Preparation, relief and recovery: our disaster response means committing to communities before – and long after – an emergency hits.