What We Do

• Fund groups tackling poverty and help people build decent livelihoods in their own communities
• Respond to humanitarian emergencies
• Increase people’s understanding in Aotearoa New Zealand of the challenges people face around the world
• Campaign against the causes of global poverty and injustice.

CWS is the development agency of New Zealand churches.

Christian World Service is a registered charitable entity.  Charities Act 2005 registration CC22288. View Charities Commission Certificate of Registration.

How We Work

• We provide help where needed, regardless of race, religion or region.
• We do not parachute into a community but work through strong long term partnerships.
• We work in partnership with local groups who are the experts and the activists.
• We work at the grassroots with vulnerable and marginalised people.
• We trust the wisdom of the local community to know what is needed and how best to do it.
• We support self-determination and the role of women in development.
• We share their stories and concerns with New Zealanders so we can look after each other.