Gaza: DSPR is working in Rafah Our partner the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees is doing all it can to help the people in Gaza and on the West Bank. Over a million people are sheltering in Rafah where its Primary Health Clinic is one of four functioning medical centres.  If the threatened large-scale […]

Meri Kirihimete – Merry Christmas Thank you for your generosity and compassion, for standing with people who need water, food and justice this year.  May you find love this Christmas and the strength to face new challenges in the year ahead. Tim, Fi, Italy, Nadine, Rob and Gillian   In case of an Emergency and […]

Welcome Tim “I thought it worthwhile to introduce myself as the new Director of CWS, where I’m excited to share with you in our vision of a world where inclusion and diversity are respected, where human dignity, justice, access to food and housing are non-negotiables, and where we focus on proactively stewarding care for the […]

But You Came and Cared People who have lived through violence, war and natural disasters may carry the trauma and pain for years.  Our partners are often the only support to people and communities doing their best to overcome this trauma and pain.  If you can please support our Winter Appeal for Psychosocial Care. . […]

Plants give Joy and Security At 79 years old, Wilson has transformed himself from being a retired fisherman to a happy farmer on Tabon Island in the Philippines.  His garden skills flourished during the lockdown that kept people over 65 years at home.  He is now growing food for his family and community.  The fish […]

Türkiye Syria Earthquake One Month On CWS is grateful to our donors for supporting people affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on February 6 local time.  Local partners immediately opened churches and other buildings to people who had lost their homes.  In northern Syria, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and the Near East (GOPA-DERD) […]

Let Hope Flow this Christmas This week we mark 76 years since Archbishop West-Watson launched the first Christmas Appeal on behalf of the National Council of Churches “… we are mindful of the millions in the east and the west who are hungry, cold and homeless.  We may feel helpless in face of such vast […]

In Tamil Nadu, India, Dalit and Tribal children learn confidence and life skills through Ekta’s training programmes.  Photo: Ekta A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Follow the links to read the stories.  Past issues can be read here.   Update on Ukraine Your donations for Ukraine are helping […]

In Sri Lanka, small farmers are glad to grow their own food.  The severe economic crisis means the majority of Sri Lankans are missing meals.  Photo: Monlar A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Follow the links to read the stories.  Past issues can be read here. Peace Sunday […]

In Poland, new refugees are processed by the UNHCR. The Lutheran World Federation provides emergency cash transfers, psycho-social support, child-friendly spaces, non-food items including child (under 4 years) comfort packs containing baby food, nappies and wipes, and selected clothing. Photo: ACT Alliance/LWF A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  […]

The tsunami pushed this boat into a fountain on the coast of Tongatapu .  Photos: Fe’iloakitau Kahu Tevi A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Follow the links to read the stories.  Past issues can be read here.                     Recovering […]

A special Christmas message from HIV and AIDS-affected families in Uganda.  Photo: CCS A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Past issues can be read here “If New Zealand was near, we would walk and say Thank You for saving us from the deadly virus.” Margret in Uganda.   […]

Make your next gift green.  Support small farmers like Leticia in the Philippines through Gifted. A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Past issues can be read here Buy a life-changing gift that will bring joy and justice this Christmas.  Your gift is a donation to the local partner […]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Fiji and all those vulnerable to hunger and Covid. A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Past issues can be read here Thank you for your generous support to CWS.  As National Director for the last 12.5 years, I have […]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of India. A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Past issues can be read here In the last few days we have received urgent requests from our partners in India.  They are deeply worried about what is happening with the second […]

“God is with me. My family will soon be liberated from all forms of water suffering,” says Specioza (pictured centre). A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. Past issues can be read here Even though we cannot visit Uganda, we can share in Specioza’s story. A grandmother caring for […]