East Africa Appeal Update

Hunger likely to deepen in East Africa The weather does not look good for much of East Africa.  In the latest forecast, ICPAC (IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Centre) says the next three months could see the failure of the sixth consecutive rain season in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda. Almost 23 million […]

CWS Update December 2022

Let Hope Flow this Christmas This week we mark 76 years since Archbishop West-Watson launched the first Christmas Appeal on behalf of the National Council of Churches “… we are mindful of the millions in the east and the west who are hungry, cold and homeless.  We may feel helpless in face of such vast […]

Thank you Peter

CWS is grateful to Peter Williams for his tremendous contribution to CWS.  For 10 years he systematically filed the donation slips and records that make our work possible.  The process required attention to detail and accuracy.  Something Peter did so well. When Peter retired as vicar at St Michael’s and All Angels, Otautahi Christchurch in […]

In memory of Elizabeth Mackie

We give thanks for the life of Elizabeth Mackie who was a much-valued staff member from 1985-2006. She worked first as Office Manager and then led the International Programmes work.  Elizabeth was a very dear friend and a great storyteller.  Her strong sense of justice and compassion shaped our partner relationships and work.  She died […]

Ukraine – Pray for Peace

On February 24 and every day we pray for peace in Ukraine.  We invite you to join us in special prayers this weekend. The World Council of Churches and the Ukrainian Council of Churches are calling us to pray and fast at this time. On this day we want to thank so many of you […]

Auckland Floods 2023 – A Poementary

TAFEAGA ​Auckland Floods Poementary By Rev. Mua Strickson-Pua   #1  2023 AUKALANI TAFEAGA Auckland Floods Verse 1: Aiga Samoa Whanau Aotearoa Famili Tonga Family England Tauiwi everyone Aiga Whanau Famili Family Tauiwi family of humanity Ngati Human Tribe.   Verse 2: Samoa Lolo vai flood Aotearoa Waipuke flood Tonga Tafea flood England flood.   Verse […]

World Day of Prayer 2023

The annual World Day of Prayer is a time to pray for peace and justice with people throughout the world in services led by women.  This year it will be observed on Friday, 3 March around the country.  All are welcome. Women from Taiwan have prepared this year’s service, drawing inspiration from Ephesians, “I have […]

Tonga Appeal One Year Report One year on, Tonga is grappling with many challenges following the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai.  CWS is grateful to our generous donors who are supporting our local partner, the Tonga Community Development Trust in their long-term response to affected communities.  The Trust is working through ‘Ama Takiloa groups to […]

CWS Update October 2022

In Tamil Nadu, India, Dalit and Tribal children learn confidence and life skills through Ekta’s training programmes.  Photo: Ekta A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Follow the links to read the stories.  Past issues can be read here.   Update on Ukraine Your donations for Ukraine are helping […]

NZ aid agencies warn 50 million people facing extreme hunger crisis 

Nine New Zealand aid agencies urge Kiwis to act now to provide life-saving support for people affected by the hunger crisis in East Africa. The world is currently facing one of the worst hunger and malnutrition crises in human history, with escalating conflict and an increase in extreme weather events due to climate change driving […]