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In much of Haiti people may be hungry and in danger from violence and the latest Covid spike, but they are relentless in their struggle for a better life. Christian World Service partner the Karl Lévêque Cultural Institute (ICKL) is deeply involved in the people’s movement. Director Marc-Arthur Fils-Aimé asks for international solidarity in support […]
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CWS Appeals for Fijians short of Food Christian World Service is appealing for Fijian families facing serious food shortages in the wake of Covid-19. People are missing out on emergency food distributions during the current sharp rise in Covid-19 infections. CWS is relaunching its Coronavirus Appeal for Fiji over the next few months. Donations to […]
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National Director Pauline McKay steps down at the end of July. Read her story in the latest edition of Touchstone. An invitation to her Retirement Party on July 30. All welcome.
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By Pauline McKay, National Director Bishop John Osmers spent much of his life supporting the anti-apartheid struggle in southern Africa. Born in Ashburton, he died from Covid-19 in Lusaka, Zambia where he was a retired bishop in the Anglican Church. We were very sad to hear of his death. John was legendary in the anti-apartheid […]
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Are you passionate about international development? Committed to working for a world free of poverty and injustice? CWS is seeking a National Director to lead this small and dynamic organisation. As the justice, aid and development organisation of its partner churches, CWS has been engaged in working for a just world for over 75 years. […]
Read More...CWS partners based in the Tamil Nadu state of India are asking for urgent support to protect Dalit and Tribal communities from harm. The rapid surge in Covid-19 infections is overwhelming hospitals and the country’s medical system, denying many people access to treatment. Millions of people are at risk of infection and possible death. The […]
Read More...Edwin reports from Tamil Nadu: We will probably have another super spreader event on 2 May 2021 when the election results are announced. The Chief Minister has asked that oxygen produced in the state should not be given to other states. In the midst of it all, a polluting copper smelter industrial unit that was […]
Read More...Cranes Ever Flying by Rev Dr John England ISPCK, 2020 2pm, May 22 at Knox Centre, 28 Bealey Street, Christchurch Forum and book launch ahead of Asia Sunday John’s book offers a fresh perspective to Asian Christian history and theology. Hear our partners on the frontline in Asia as they work to; “rescue, restore, organise […]
Read More...With Mother’s Day coming on May 9, it is a good time to think gifts. Choose a special gift from Gifted for your mother or in her memory. We will send you an attractive card or e-card and your gift becomes a donation to the programme you choose. Gifts like bestseller, Send a Child to […]
Read More...“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 […]
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