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Field Perspective from Haiti: Interview with CWS Director of International Programs Joel Malebranche
April 15, 2026
CWS Director of International Programs Joel Malebranche highlights the resilience, local partnership and community-led solutions driving hope through programs in Haiti.
From Hunger to Hope: How Cash Transfers Helped Esther Rebuild Her Family’s Future
April 9, 2026
From hunger to hope, cash transfers empowered Esther to meet immediate needs, restore stability and rebuild her family’s future with dignity.
Immigrant children come to the United States fleeing danger, not in search of it
Christopher Plummer | April 8, 2026
Trigger warning: This blog mentions instances of sexual abuse. CWS Marks April’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Immigrant children come to the United States fleeing danger, not in search of it. They have done it alone, walking thousands of miles, and they have done it cradled in a parent’s arms. For many of those fortunate to make it to …
Refugees Challenge Discriminatory Use of Admissions Program
CWS, IRAP, HIAS, and LCSNW Amend Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Dismantling of USRAP (Seattle, WA)—Last night, refugees, their family members, and resettlement organizations moved to file an amended complaint in the Western District of Washington in the class action lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s dismantling of the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). The updated complaint adds five new plaintiffs and challenges the …
TAKE ACTION: Protect Haitians at Risk Following Historic Discharge Petition
April 6, 2026
This week, the House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 1689, a bipartisan bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The bill is being considered because in March, for the first time ever, an immigration-related “discharge petition” successfully reached 218 signatures and forced the chamber to take up …
Veterans, Faith, Refugee, and Afghan American Community Groups Call on Cabinet Officials to Address Policy Changes Harming Afghan Allies
April 1, 2026
Washington, D.C.—On March 31, Church World Service, alongside 24 other members of the Evacuate Our Allies coalition, delivered a letter to senior cabinet officials expressing grave concern over recent policy changes targeting Afghan nationals. The letter calls out the ongoing blanket halt in immigration benefits processing; the indiscriminate re-review and targeting of resettled Afghans; and the shuttering of humanitarian pathways …
Partnering for Welcome: How Landlords and Communities Are Helping Newcomer Families Build Home
Refugee Housing Solutions partners with landlords and communities to expand safe, affordable housing for refugees and newcomers, strengthening stability and belonging for families rebuilding their lives in the United States. Finding a safe place to call home is one of the very first steps for any family restarting their lives in a new country. For refugees and other newcomers arriving …
The Strength of Perseverance: How Orfelina is Helping Communities Thrive
March 27, 2026
Through faith, humility and hands‑on support, agricultural technician Orfelina Portillo is helping families in rural Honduras transform their livelihoods—building sustainable farms, healthier homes and a stronger, more connected community. Supporting Rural Families Through Sustainable Farming in Honduras Orfelina Portillo once defined herself as part of the “arm that feeds the world.” Now, after three years of dedication to the Produce Verde project, she has become …
TAKE ACTION: With All Eyes on Iran, Palestinians Continue to Suffer Daily Attacks and Constant Hunger
April marks two and a half years since the start of the current conflict in Palestine and Israel, a period marred by historic levels of violence, deprivation, and starvation for Palestinians living in Gaza and the West Bank. In recent weeks, the world’s attention has shifted to the widening circle of violence in the region as US and Israeli attacks against Iran and Israeli …