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 […]

CWS launches appeal for Turkey and Syria after Earthquakes

International aid agency Christian World Service is appealing for donations to help people affected by the earthquakes that rocked northern Syria and southeast Türkiye on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 4:13 am local time. The death toll is rising steadily as rescuers work hard to free survivors.  More than 7,800 people have already lost their […]

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 […]

After COP27

After COP27? “We join all global south negotiators in celebrating the COP27 commitment to a loss and damage facility.  This is the result of their determined action over many years, supported by civil society and faith actors.” Rudelmar Bueno de Faria, General Secretary of ACT Alliance What Happened at COP27? COP27 negotiations wrapped up on […]

NZ aid agencies warn 50 million people facing extreme hunger crisis 

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 […]

Pacific Churches call for Boycott of Indonesian Products and Programmes

Today we raise the West Papua Morning Flag, the Morning Star.  From our partner the Pacific Conference of Churches: Call For Boycott of Indonesian Products and Programmes until UN Human Rights Team and International Media allowed into Papua and Cessation of Military Brutality on Papuan People The Pacific Conference of Churches today launches a call […]