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.
Latest Updates
Warmth, Comfort and Hope through the CWS Winterization Project
When war forced Irina to flee Ukraine with her two grandchildren, she became their sole caregiver in a new country, carrying the weight of both survival and hope. Thanks to the CWS winterization project, Irina’s family found comfort, support and a reason to believe in brighter days ahead.
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Responding to Hunger in Kasai Centrale, Democratic Republic of Congo
Kasai Centrale, a province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is experiencing one of the most severe food insecurity emergencies in the region. Last year, CWS opened an office in the DRC to help address immediate and long-term relief.
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After the storm: One Widow’s Selfless Act Amid the Texas Flood
When record rainfall hit Texas in July, more than 120 lives were lost and hundreds remained missing. Among the survivors was 74-year-old Mrs. White, who braved rising floodwaters and helped her neighbors reach safety before receiving critical supplies through the CWS Kits program.
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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.