In Sri Lanka, small farmers are glad to grow their own food.  The severe economic crisis means the majority of Sri Lankans are missing meals.  Photo: Monlar

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.

Peace Sunday
Peace! is a collection of worship resources prepared for Peace Sunday on August 7.  The material also includes a peacemaking story from our partner Devasarana Development Centre in Sri Lanka and ideas for action.

Wellington Methodist joins Operation Refugee

The 10am congregation of Wellington Methodist Parish had a fun evening putting their prayers into action at a special fundraising event for Operation Refugee.  Hugh dishes out lentil soup at the special banquet.  See more.

Sri Lanka Faces Challenging Future

Sri Lankans are short of food, fuel and human rights after decades of World Bank directed economic policies that have prioritised big business and undermined or destroyed livelihoods.  See more.

UN talks on Killer Robots and Nuclear weapons

The United Nations talks on Killer Robots or autonomous weapon systems made no real progress at talks that ended in July. The review of the Non-proliferation treaty on nuclear weapons began on August 1.  Please pray for a breakthrough.  See more.

Images courtesy of: Monlar, Nicola Grundy, Paul Jeffrey, Women’s Centre and the World Council of Churches