A mix of global and local partnerships keeps Pakistan donations to Christian World Service free from risk of corruption says national director, Pauline McKay.
“The big question with the Pakistan floods is how many times can the Pakistani people be run over and get up again,’’ says Christchurch based aid and development expert, Nick Clarke.
'When we were building the tanks people laughed at us, but now the same people are asking us for water' says Bonisani Ndou.
Christian World Service (CWS) is the development, justice and aid agency of the New Zealand Churches. We work to end poverty and injustice throughout the world.
We support communities working for better lives and livelihoods, support humanitarian relief in times of disaster and campaign against the causes of global poverty. We respond to people’s needs regardless of race or religion.
CWS is registered with the New Zealand Charities Commission (#CC22288).We are a member of ACT Alliance, a global coalition of 100 churches and church-related organisations working together in humanitarian assistance and development.
Pakistan floods "worst disaster"
Record breaking monsoon rains have killed hundreds of people. Officials now say up to 20 million are affected - more than the Asian tsunami and Haiti earthquake combined. Homes, livelihoods, bridges and roads have been swept away. Food, shelter and health care are urgently needed. Download appeal leaflet here. Donate now or read situation updates |
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Zhouqu landslide, China
The town of Zhouqu in Province Gansu in northwest China, has been hit by a devastating landslide. The death toll is 1254 with 490 people still missing. Many thousands have been left homeless and with more rains forecast there are fears of more mudslides. ACT Alliance member, Amity Foundation, is distributing food, water, medical and sanitation supplies. Donate now. |
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Haiti still recovering
While much still needs to be down to help the people of Haiti recover and rebuild, the big achievement is the things that haven't happened - no political riots, no major food crisis, and no major outbreak of major diseases. Schools have reopened, trauma counselling is ongoing and shelter is improving. Read more on ACT Alliance reports 6 months on. Donations for rebuilding are still urgently needed. |
Christian World Service invites participation in the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance's Food for Life campaign from 10 -17 October 2010.
Musilah - Sisters of Islam will be shown as a fundraiser for the CWS Pakistan Appeal on Saturday, 18 September from 3 - 5pm at Devonport Methodist Church (18 Owens Road off Lake