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After the explosion at Beirut’s port, young people from Dbayeh Camp turn up every morning to help people suffering from its effects. Sylvia Haddad, executive director of the DSPR Lebanon (Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees), known locally as the Joint Christian Committee, tells their story: Young eyes turned to Elias Habib. The Joint […]
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We invite you to attend the Christian World Service Supporters’ Council 7:30 – 9:30 pm, Friday 30 October 2020 Wananga Room, Aldersgate at 309 Durham St, Christchurch or by Zoom ‘Who are we? Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future’ Speaker: Professor David Tombs, Centre for Theology and Public Issues, University of Otago People […]
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The Two Quaker Elizabeth’s in Dunedin share their Operation Refugee experience: “We feel this effort has been well worthwhile. Apart from the funds raised, the event helped to keep alive awareness of the numbers of refugees worldwide, and our opportunities to support them in seeking a fuller life.” The Two Elizabeths. Holding Refugees in the […]
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CWS has produced an Election Briefing 2020 with information and questions for you to ask your candidates in support. We want to put global poverty and the international Covid-19 response on the political agenda. Please let us know what you find out. September 4, 2020
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Sylvia Haddad is the executive director of the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon. She shares her story from Beirut where she lives: On August 4, 2020 at 7pm local time, all buildings in Beirut felt the earth shake beneath them. As I live on the 10th floor of a 12 storey building, […]
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Christian World Service, Oxfam and World Vision with the backing of ten other leading aid agencies have launched a petition calling for the government to adopt a Collective Resilience Plan – a three-year roadmap to boost New Zealand aid and climate finance. As the coronavirus pandemic threatens to undo decades of progress in the fight […]
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Jesus said, “I am the bread of Life”. CWS has prepared worship resources to support your prayers and action for peace. In the Methodist/Presbyterian calendar Peace Sunday is the closest Sunday to August 6, Hiroshima Day—this year August 8. Anglicans recognise a Special Intention ‘For the Peace of the World’. Download Peacemakers, Lifegivers […]
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Rising Refugee Numbers Require New Action Christian World Service is deeply concerned about the continuing rise in the number of refugees and displaced people. Ahead of World Refugee Day on 20 June, the United Nations announced a staggering 79.5 million or one in 97 people displaced, up from 70.8 million the year before. The UN […]
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Every day thousands of desperate people take to the road or the sea, seeking safety from harm. Some stay within their home country as displaced people while others often make the dangerous journey to other mostly poorer countries. Turkey, Colombia, Pakistan and Uganda host over 9 million refugees between them. On World Refugee Day (June […]
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Christian World Service is seeking expressions of interest from persons who would like to become a member of the Board of Trustees. CWS is an international aid and development agency that serves its partner churches of New Zealand and its local partners in developing countries. We are looking for a nominee who is passionate about […]
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