Türkiye Syria Earthquake One Month On CWS is grateful to our donors for supporting people affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on February 6 local time.  Local partners immediately opened churches and other buildings to people who had lost their homes.  In northern Syria, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and the Near East (GOPA-DERD) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In Poland, new refugees are processed by the UNHCR. The Lutheran World Federation provides emergency cash transfers, psycho-social support, child-friendly spaces, non-food items including child (under 4 years) comfort packs containing baby food, nappies and wipes, and selected clothing. Photo: ACT Alliance/LWF A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  […]

The tsunami pushed this boat into a fountain on the coast of Tongatapu .  Photos: Fe’iloakitau Kahu Tevi 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.                     Recovering […]

A special Christmas message from HIV and AIDS-affected families in Uganda.  Photo: CCS A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Past issues can be read here “If New Zealand was near, we would walk and say Thank You for saving us from the deadly virus.” Margret in Uganda.   […]

Make your next gift green.  Support small farmers like Leticia in the Philippines through Gifted. A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Past issues can be read here Buy a life-changing gift that will bring joy and justice this Christmas.  Your gift is a donation to the local partner […]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Fiji and all those vulnerable to hunger and Covid. A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Past issues can be read here Thank you for your generous support to CWS.  As National Director for the last 12.5 years, I have […]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of India. A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Past issues can be read here In the last few days we have received urgent requests from our partners in India.  They are deeply worried about what is happening with the second […]

“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 […]

Aarav enjoys a healthy lunch.  Photo: Pacific Conference of Churches A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: Give Food and Life Feeding people who are hungry is CWS’s business.  It is […]

Mother and Child in Lebanon.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Lebanon after Wednesday’s terrible explosion at Beirut Port.  Photo: ACT Alliance/Natalie Naccache A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read […]

In Bangladesh, members of the National Garment Workers Federation distribute food to unpaid factory workers.  Photo: NGWF A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: Thank you! We are grateful to […]

In Sri Lanka, Women’s Centre staff and volunteers distribute supplies to factory workers, days before they were sent home for the curfew. Photo: Shramika Ekala A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read […]

Our latest news During drought, a mother and sisters are in search of safe water.  Photo: ACT Alliance/Havard Bjelland A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: Give Water this Christmas […]

In Mosul, Iraqi children are keen to get to school after years of displacement.  Photo: ACT Alliance/Paul Jeffrey A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For your Diary: 17-27 June […]

A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For your Diary: 6 March—18 April Seven Weeks for Water 1 April Operation Refugee begins 7 April World Health Day—Universal Health Coverage […]

A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For your Diary: 24 December  CWS Office closes at noon 25 December Christmas Day 7 January  CWS office reopens We are grateful for your […]

A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For your Diary: 23 August 70th anniversary of the founding of the World Council of Churches 1 September —1 October Season of Creation  2 September Father’s Day—Give […]

A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For your Diary: 24 June Refugee Sunday (Methodist and Presbyterian) 1 July Refugee Sunday (Anglican) 11 July World Population Day 18 July […]

A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For your Diary:   24 April—Remember Victims of Rana Plazz 1 May International Workers Day 3 May— World Press Freedom Day 12 […]

A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For your Diary: 14 February— 30 March Seven Weeks for Waterr — focus on the Caribbean and Latin America – Ecumenical Water Network […]

A monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: “The world is a small place. We need to make sure we hear the voices of the people crying out for food, […]

A monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 6—17 November COP 23 Climate talks in Bonn, Germany   Buy Gifted for the perfect gift that multiplies good.  This […]

A monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 1 September— 4 October Season of  Creation 6 October Supporters’ Council –6-8pm Christchurch North Methodist Church 7 October CWS Board AGM—9-9:30 am at […]

A monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 28 –30 August Pauline McKay visits CEPAD in Nicaragua 1 September— 4 October Season of  Creation 15 September International […]

A monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 31 July Support Operation Refugee 6 August Peace Sunday and Hiroshima Day 9 August Nagasaki Day 13 August Sunday […]

A monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: Four years ago, a displaced Syrian woman received food and non-food items at the Al-Khuder Orthodox Church in Ezraa, Syria. Photo: ACT […]

A monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the Operation Refugee challenge. Photo: Sonia Groes-Petrie. For Your Diary 5 June World Environment Day—Connecting People to […]

A monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 24 April Remember victims of Rana Plaza, Bangladesh 25 April Second anniversary of Nepal Earthquake 1 May International Workers […]

A monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here March 2017 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 1 March – 16 April Seven Weeks for Water – take part in this Lenten pilgrimage for […]

A monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here February 2017 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 17 February—2 March Pauline McKay visiting Indian partners. 1 March Seven Weeks for Water – take part […]

A monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here January 2017 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 27 January World Day for the Commemoration for the Victims of the Holocaust. 27—30 January — Festival […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here September 2015 Download as PDF or read the text below: ACT Alliance members in Hungary distributed food and water to […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here August/September 2016 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 1 September—4 October Time […]

Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary Paul Jeffrey6 August—Hiroshima Day 7 August Peace Sunday “Blessed are the Peacemakers” resources available. Photo 70th anniversary lantern memorial in Hiroshima: WCC/P Jeffrey 9 August Nagasaki Day 19 August World Humanitarian Day 1 September—4 October Time for Creation 21 September—International Day of Prayer for […]

Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 20 June—World Refugee Day 26 June—Refugee Sunday – ”I cry aloud to God” Worship resources 3 July—Refugee Sunday (Anglican tradition) “Peace to this House” Worship resources 6 July International Day of Cooperatives 11 July World Population Day   A new fund to provide education […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here May 2016 Download as PDF  or read the text below: For Your Diary 23—24 World Humanitarian Summit, Istanbul, Turkey 5 June—World […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here April 2016 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 24 April Remember Rana Plaza Victims 3 May World Press […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here March 2016 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 8 February—27 March – Seven Weeks for Water “Thirst […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here October 2016 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 10 November —“Peace in […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here February 2016 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 8 February—27 March – Seven Weeks for Water “Thirst […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here January 2016 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 27 January World Day for Commemoration of Victims […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here December 2015 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 15 December—70th anniversary of the launch of the […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides an analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here. Refugee children in a camp in South Sudan head off to school with their seats on their […]

CWS Update August 2009 Dates to note: 6 August -Hiroshima Day 9 August – Peace Sunday (download worship materials), Indigenous Peoples Day 23 August – Rememberance of slave trade and abolition >> Zimbabwe – Beating the odds: A report from CWS staff member, Mandla Akhe, on a recent visit to his homeland and how people are […]

In this issue: >> Parishes launch 64th Christmas Appeal >> Hurricane Ida >> Climate Change – Churches to ring the alarm, NZ church leaders’ statement. >> Food – faith groups ask WTO to recognise food as a basic human right. >> Palestine – blotting out the other. >> HIV and AIDS – latest report on global pandemic. >> Pacific Tsunami – response update. >> Darfur – a forgotten crisis? • 1  World […]

April 4: Mine Awareness Day April 7: World Health Day >>World Health Day 2009: focus on keeping hospitals safe during emergencies. >>Climate Change: CWS supports Walk 4 the Planet as the first step in a climate change campaign >>Don’t corrupt aid: CWS opposes proposals to change NZAID >>A green revolution? African farmers & environmentalists against new green revolution >>Congo: Forest reform […]

CWS appeals for Haiti CWS is supporting the initial ACT (Action by Churches Together) Alliance appeal for NZD $27 million to provide immediate relief assistance in Haiti following the magnitude 7.0 earthquake on January 12.  ACT members working in the country lost offices and personnel but have been swift to respond to the desperate need […]

CWS Update March 2010 Substantial Rain hits Haiti The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says that the lack of shelter is one of the most urgent priorities facing the humanitarian community. OCHA estimates that only 24 percent of the 1.3 million people in need of shelter have received tarpaulins or […]

CWS Update April 2010 4  International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 7  World Health Day 22 Earth Day 25 World Malaria Day Haiti 2 months after the ‘quake By Greg Jackson media officer for Christian World Service. In the foyer of our Pétionville guest house you could hear the hymns, prayers […]

CWS Update May 2010 May 1-16 Fair Trade Fortnight May 3 World Press Freedom Day May 15 International Day of Families May 29 – 4 June World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel   Water, the Gift of Life The arrival of a clean, reliable water supply was a cause for celebration in the Isingiro District […]

CWS Update June 2010   29 May – 4 June World Week of Prayer for Israel Palestine June 5 World Environment Day June 20 World Refugee Day   Internal Displacement at highest level since mid-1990s In a new report the United Nations states that more than 27 million people were uprooted by violence within their […]

July 3 International Day of Cooperatives July 11 World Population Day   Peace Sunday Resources Peace worship resources for August 8, the nearest Sunday to Hiroshima Day (August 6) will be available from CWS or at www.cws.org.nz on July 3. This year we will focus on continuing conflicts that have dropped out of the headlines while remembering […]

CWS Update August 2010 6 Hiroshima Day 9 Day of the World’s Indigenous People 12 International Youth Day 23 International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition   Peace Sunday Resources A reminder that peace worship resources for August 8 are available from the CWS website or office. They feature a story […]

CWS Update September 2010 8    International Literacy Day 15  Day of Democracy 16  Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 21 Day of Prayer for Peace   International Day of Prayer for Peace The World Council of Churches invites all people to take part in the International Day of Prayer for Peace on 21 September.  […]

CWS Update November 2010 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 28: Advent Sunday launch of Christmas Appeal November 29: International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People December 1: World AIDS Day December 10: Human Rights Day   CWS Indonesia Appeal  CWS has launched an appeal to support victims of Indonesia’s […]

December 2010 Wishing you a very happy Christmas  and all the best for 2011. Christian World Service thanks you for your kind and generous support during 2010.  It has been a year where Christchurch staff experienced the earthquake and the loss of some government funding for the partner groups with whom we work.  It has […]

Download as PDF or read text below CWS Office Arrangements Christchurch North Methodist Church is kindly providing temporary office space for CWS following the Christchurch earthquake. Contact details remain: PO Box 22 652, Christchurch 8142, Tel 03 3669 274begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 03 3669 274end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 0800 74 73 72 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting0800 74 73 72end_of_the_skype_highlighting, and cws@cws.org.nz. Most staff are working from home and can be contacted […]

Download as PDF or read text below Refugees Struggle to Keep Homes Trish Murray, International Programmes, met Palestinians in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East Jerusalem while visiting CWS partner, the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees in May. She observed firsthand the daily struggles faced by long standing refugee families in an effort to maintain their […]

FOR YOUR DIARY Live below the Line 22-26 August. Join the challenge to beat the worst poverty by signing up to live on $2.25 a day for the week, or sponsor someone who is. Time for Creation 1 September—4 October.  Resources available with a focus on the 2011 Year of the Forests here. International Day of […]

Download as PDF or read text below FOR YOUR DIARY 25 November     International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 27 November     Advent Sunday and launch of the 66th Christmas Appeal.  Plant seeds of reality, hope and dignity this Christmas.  Resources available now from CWS and http://christmasappeal.org.nz/   The Right to Eat The threat of […]

FOR YOUR DIARY 27 November – Advent Sunday.  Launch of 66th Christmas Appeal.  Resources available. 28 November – 10 December UN Conference on Climate Change, Durban South Africa 1 December – World AIDS Day. Resources available. 2 December – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 3 December – International Day for Disabled Persons 10 December – […]

Download as PDF or read text below FOR YOUR DIARY 25 December  Christmas Day 27 January     International Day of Commemoration of Victims of the Holocaust   Office Closure The CWS national office will close at 12 noon on Friday 23 December and reopen at  9am on Wednesday 4 January 2012.  In the event of a humanitarian […]

Download as PDF or read text below FOR YOUR DIARY 20 February   World Day of Social Justice (ILO) 21 February   International Mother Language Day (UNESCO) 22 February   Fast for Life Ash Wednesday Thank you A special thank you to all those who have donated to the 2011 Christmas Appeal.  Your gift will help CWS partners share skills […]

Download as PDF or read text below FOR YOUR DIARY 8 March        International Women’s Day 21 March    World Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 22 March     World Water Day – Water for Cities Palestinian Visitor Claudette Habesch from Caritas Jerusalem and on the board of CWS partner, the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees is touring the country until […]

Download as PDF or read text below FOR YOUR DIARY 22 March World Water Day 4 April International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action   Lend your Leg 7 April World Health Day  Ageing and Health: Good Health adds to your years 17 April Global Day of Action on Military Spending 22 April Earth Day 25 April World Malaria Day  Sustain […]

Download as PDF or read text below FOR YOUR DIARY 22 April      Earth Day 25 April      World Malaria Day  Sustain Gains, Save Lives: Invest in Malaria 3 May        World Press Freedom Day 5– 20 May  Fair Trade Fortnight  It’s time for A Fair Cuppa.  CWS invites you to host a special morning tea on Mother’s Day, 13 May.  Purchase a […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here May 2012 Download as PDF or read text below FOR YOUR DIARY 28 May – 3 June  World Week for Peace […]

Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY 20 June  World Refugee Day 3 July     International Day of Cooperatives 11 July   World Population Day   India: Protect our River and Us CWS partner, SAND, joined with others on a four day cultural yatra or journey along the Vaigai river in Tamil Nadu, India.  The 250 kilometre river […]

Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY 2—27 July  Arms Trade Treaty Negotiations to create a legally binding international treaty on trade in conventional weapons.  Support the ecumenical campaign. 5 August— Peace Sunday  Worship resources available. 1 September—4 October   Time for Creation  –  World Council of Churches resources for prayer and reflection. 24—28 September  Live Below the Line […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here   September 2012 Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY 1 September—4 October   Time for Creation  […]

October 2012 Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY CWS Regional Forums Find out more about the Christmas Appeal. Contact CWS or follow link for details: Dunedin Oct. 30, 5:30 – 7pm All Saints; Oct.31, 10:30 – 12 noon, Knox Wellington Nov 6, 10:30am – 12 noon and 5:30 – 7pm, St John’s in the City Presbyterian. Napier […]

November 2012 Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY Find out more about the Christmas Appeal.  Contact CWS or follow link for details: Tauranga November 23, 5:30 – 8:30 pm at Wesley. Hamilton November 24, 10 am – 1 pm Chartwell Cooperating Parish 25 November International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women The WCC resource 16 […]

December 2012 Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY 25 Christmas Day HAPPY CHRISTMAS Thank you for your continued support through 2012.  The office will close at 5pm on Friday 21 December and reopen on Thursday, 3 January at 9am.  During this time messages can be sent to cws@cws.org.nz and any announcements will be made through […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here February 2013 Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY 1 March  World Day of Prayer 8 March  International […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here March 2013 Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY 22 March  World Water Day Weekly Lenten reflections […]

April 2013 Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY 25 April World Malaria Day Invest in the Future Defeat Malaria. 3 May World Press Freedom Day—Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in all Media 4—19 May Fair Trade Fortnight 12 May  Asia Sunday 15 May International Day of Families Thanks to our generous regular donors.  Your annual receipts […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here May 2013 Download as PDF or read the text below   FOR YOUR DIARY 5 June World […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here June 2013 Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY 6 July International Day of Cooperatives— “Cooperative Enterprise […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here   July 2013 Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY 4 August Peace Sunday—Worship resources are available […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here   August 2013 Download as PDF or read the text below   FOR YOUR DIARY 1 September Father’s Day—Choose a gift that […]

September 2013 Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY 1 September—4 October Time for Creation. 21 September International Day of Prayer for Peace 22 –28 September World Week of Prayer for Peace in Israel Palestine 23–27 September Live Below the Line   Can you live on $2.25 for five days?  It is a global effort to end the […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here.   October 2013 Download as PDF or read the text below   FOR YOUR DIARY 24 October—World […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here November 2013 Download as PDF or read the text below FOR YOUR DIARY 19-29 November Michael Earle visiting in Otago Southland – […]

December 2013 Download as PDF or read the text below   FOR YOUR DIARY Thanks for your great support through 2013.     Much has happened.  Refugees have been helped, Filipinos have received food, shelter and solidarity, our partners have helped people grow gardens and hope.  It is work we do together. The office will be closed  from noon […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here January 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: FOR YOUR DIARY Happy New Year 27 January—World Day for […]

February 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: FOR YOUR DIARY 3 March—Seven Weeks for Water 5 March— Ash Wednesday 7 March—World Day of Prayer near you. 8 March—International Women’s Day 22 March—World Water Day— Buy a share in a water tank for thirsty Ugandans? Share Your Blessings: Give thanks for the Harvest.  Will you share your blessings […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here March 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: FOR YOUR DIARY Seven Weeks for Water 22 March—World Water […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here April 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: FOR YOUR DIARY 22 April Earth Day 24 April Remember Rana Plaza victims […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here May 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: A boy sells peanuts in an internally displaced persons’ camp […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here   June 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: Syrian refugees make pickles as part of a life […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here July 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: CWS’s Trish Murray enjoyed an evening at Gaza’s port in […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here August 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: Iraqi families find shelter at a church in Babil, Durok       […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here September 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: 1 September— 4 October  Time for Creation resources 21 September International Day of Prayer […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here   October 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 21-24 October  – ACT Assembly attended by Trish […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here   November 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 25 November International Day for Elimination of […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here   December 2014 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 25 December  Please donate to the 2014 Christmas Appeal. […]

January 2015 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 27 January World Day for the Commemoration of the Victims of the Holocaust 1 February  Fast for the Climate — join the interfaith initiative. 14 February  One Billion Rising events to end violence against women. It’s never too late to give to the 2014 Christmas Appeal.   After reciting prayers, […]

February 2015 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 16 February—5 April Seven Weeks for Water 18 February Ash Wednesday 1 March  Fast for the Climate — join the interfaith initiative. 6 March World Day of Prayer in a church near you. 8 March International Women’s Day 22 March World Water Day It’s never too late to give to the […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here April 2015 Download as PDF or read the text below:   For Your Diary 17 April Global Day of Action on […]

May 2015 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 24 May Pentecost—Asia Sunday—Living Together in the Household of God 5 June World Environment Day— replant mangroves in the Philippines 20 June World Refugee Day 21 June Refugee Sunday in Presbyterian and Methodist Churches 6 July Refugee Sunday in Anglican Churches   Photo: Nahla and her family, refugees from Syria at a […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Young children learn to breathe deeply as part of a psychosocial class in Beit Hanoun, Gaza.   Photo: ACT  […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here   August 2015 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 1 September  Fast for the Climate 1 […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here October 2015 Download as PDF or read the text below: Ama Takiloa members in Makaunga, Tonga show off lettuces grown […]

A monthly news bulletin that takes a look at development issues, provides analysis of global justice issues and keeps you updated with the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here November December 2016 Download as PDF or read the text below: For Your Diary 1 December—World AIDS […]

A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. An alternative to mainstream media sources. Past issues can be read here Download as PDF or read the text below: For your Diary: 23 August 70th anniversary of the founding of the World Council of Churches 1 September —1 October Season of Creation  2 September Father’s Day—Give […]