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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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Christian World Service is appealing for funds to respond to the rapidly escalating Covid-19 crisis in India. “Our partners are anxious to protect the communities they work with from infection and hunger in this second wave. They have asked for urgent funding to deliver emergency food assistance and hygiene supplies as well as support community […]
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Christian World Service has sent $13,000 to our partner the Department of Service to Refugees Lebanon to assist people recover after the explosion at Beirut’s port in August last year. The money will be used to provide cash vouchers for food and non-food items, school materials, repairs and psycho-social support to people affected by the […]
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Life is Now Easy Last week Charles Rwabambari made the four hour motorbike trip from the Centre for Community Solidarity office to Katembe to report to you on what difference a rainwater tanks in Uganda. Specioza lives in Katembe, a small community in Uganda’s southwest. In 1985 her husband died from AIDS. Later her two […]
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CWS give thanks for the life and contribution of Chris Butler who died on February 4. He was a faithful and enthusiastic volunteer who also worked as our cleaner for many years. He very much felt part of the organisation and the work we do together. Chris was involved in Delta lunches, the Oxford Terrace […]
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New Zealand
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