CWS

06/05/2026

On May 25, Pope Leo XIV shared a powerful reflection on the importance of safeguarding the dignity of all people. During , we’re reminded that how we treat others reflects who we are:

“A litmus test for social justice today is the treatment of migrants, refugees and those forced to move due to poverty, violence, climate change and environmental disasters. The way a society treats them reveals whether its sense of justice is driven by fear or by the spirit of fraternity."

Let’s choose dignity and welcome—for ALL people.

Read the full letter: https://bit.ly/4wThq53

06/04/2026

In 2024, The Karimi family arrived in the United States, quickly building new lives for themselves and their two children.

Despite language barriers and the challenges of resettlement, they secured jobs and began English classes—becoming active members of their local community.

Today, Afghan newcomers like the Karimi family are facing heightened risks due to shifts in federal policy and limitations on protections, making continued community support, advocacy and resources more critical than ever.

See how we’re protecting our neighbors: https://bit.ly/4bmp4eo

06/02/2026

📷 by : Last week faith leaders and advocates came together to march in D.C. to show Congress that we want to fund care, not ICE.

Congress has slashed over a trillion dollars in funding to Medicaid, SNAP and the ACA — putting at risk access to healthcare, food, and basic stability for millions of working families, children, and seniors across the country.

Now Congressional Republicans are trying to use the reconciliation process to hand ICE, CBP, and other agencies $140 billion over ten years for immigration enforcement, and that’s on top of the billions they already received.

We’re coming together, along with faith leaders like mundekep to come out and advocate for our communities.

Follow , cwsgreensboronc and to join us at the next event!

06/01/2026

Today marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. 🌀

We’re grateful to the supporters who make it possible for us to respond when disaster strikes—providing critical aid to neighbors in need. Thanks to your generosity, we delivered more than $1 million in essential supplies last year to help communities recover and rebuild.

💙 Help us prepare for the season ahead by supporting our Emergency Response Fund: https://bit.ly/4iD6jWa
💙 Learn how you can stay prepared this hurricane season: https://bit.ly/3S6ZRhS

06/01/2026

This World Environment Day, we celebrate the power of communities leading the way in climate resilience. 🌱

Around the world, climate change is increasing droughts, floods and disasters, disproportionately impacting those who have contributed the least. But communities are not just on the frontlines—they are at the forefront of solutions.

From climate-smart agriculture in Asia to water harvesting systems in Latin America, we're working alongside local partners to strengthen resilience, protect livelihoods and build a more sustainable future.

05/31/2026

“Thank you for sharing CWS Period Packs and Hygiene Kits. They are needed — and making a difference — every day.” — Case Managers, Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Generous congregations and donors shared CWS Period Packs and Hygiene Kits that are reaching people who need them every day.

Thank you for responding to human need with compassion, dignity and care.

05/30/2026

For communities around the world facing conflict, crisis and trauma, mental health support is essential to healing, recovery and long-term resilience.

This , learn how CWS supports families and individuals through locally led, trauma-informed care.

Because everyone deserves the support they need to move forward with stability, purpose and hope. 💛

Learn more: https://cwsglobal.org/stories/how-cws-supports-mental-health-for-communities-in-crisis-healing-hidden-wounds/

05/29/2026

Worsening conflict across the Middle East has triggered a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. People in Palestine and Lebanon need immediate, lifesaving support.

CWS has been working in solidarity with partners in Palestine and the Middle East since 1948 to advance social justice and alleviate suffering in communities affected by conflict.

Donate now to rush lifesaving assistance to families devastated by this catastrophic crisis: https://cwsglobal.org/middle-east-crisis/

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Like many young women and girls in Uganda’s Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Amina once struggled to access the menstrual hygiene supplies she needed. Without them, girls often missed several days of school each month and carried the emotional weight of shame, stigma and limited privacy.

That began to change in July 2025 when CWS launched a project providing 2,500 reusable menstrual hygiene kits to women and girls in Nakivale—and the impact has been transformative.

Amina's school attendance improved, her confidence returned and her grades rose. Most of all, she felt visible again. Now, Amina is mentoring younger girls in her neighborhood, discussing their bodies with confidence instead of fear.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OavPbc