Christian World Service launches Gaza Palestine Emergency Appeal Christian World Service has launched an emergency appeal to assist people who have been affected by the current conflict in the Middle East, particularly Gaza. Thousands of people have been killed, injured and displaced. Nearly two hundred people are being held as hostages. Hospitals including the Al […]
Read More...Christian World Service was pleased to welcome supporters and friends to the annual Supporters’ Council on November, 3, 2023 at All Saints Anglican at 786 Cumberland St, Ȭtepoti Dunedin and on Zoom. The meeting was hosted by Jill Hawkey, Board Chairperson. Presentations New National Director Rev Dr Tim Pratt introduced himself and the Christmas Appeal. […]
Read More...The ACT Alliance Palestine Forum has issued a second statement on the situation in Gaza The ACT Palestine Forum is appalled, and grief-stricken by the unacceptable attacks being committed against unarmed civilians. We condemn all violations of international law committed by both sides of the conflict and we deplore the attack that targeted innocent Palestinian […]
Read More...Christian World Service is appealing for donations to help people affected by a devastating storm in the northeast of Libya. People need food, water, shelter, blankets and medical care now. Buildings, bridges and road have been washed away. Many areas are without safe water or electricity. Last week (22/23) local partner Danchurchaid, a member of […]
Read More...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. . […]
Read More...CWS is pleased to welcome Rev Dr Tim Pratt as the new National Director. He writes: Kia ora CWS whanau 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, […]
Read More...Welcome to the Season of Creation Christian World Service welcomes the Season of Creation which begins today, September 1 and runs to October 4, the Feast of St Francis of Assis. The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through repenting, acting, and rejoicing together. During […]
Read More...CWS welcomes the publication of the ACT Alliance Climate Justice Advocacy Framework position paper 2023-26. This Framework and the work of our partners informs our climate justice advocacy. “This framework position sets out ACT’s resolve and ambition to advance climate leadership and action in this critical decade of action,” says Julius Mbatia, ACT’s Climate Justice […]
Read More...But you Came and Cared The well-being of the individual and the community is at the heart of good development. Local people know their communities. They are the first responders and the last responders after a disaster. Working together, people can achieve better results because they know each other and have shared similar experiences. Poverty […]
Read More...Pakistan – One Year of Recovery People in the worst hit areas of Pakistan had little time to recover from last year’s record-breaking floods before the first rains in April. According to the United Nations, an estimated 20.6 million people required humanitarian assistance. Many are living in temporary shelter and are worried about the future, […]
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