Harvests of Hope
In the dry and parched lands of Laisamis in Marsabit County, Kenya, life appeared to depict sorrow and hopelessness. People were living one day at a time, reeling from drought and flash floods, confronting cattle rustling and banditry, facing poverty and early marriages, and struggling with illiteracy and political exclusion. For many years, residents of Korr/Ngurunit in Laisamis hung on ... Read More
Hope in Action: 500 Cleanup Buckets for Hurricane Relief
Living out their mission of service, the Southern Ohio Brethren Disaster Ministries recently assembled 500 CWS Emergency Cleanup Buckets in a community effort that continues their long-standing tradition of supporting those affected by disasters. Inspired by the scripture “Serve one another in love” (Galatians 5:13), the group, led by Burt and Helen Wolf, works year-round to organize fundraisers and rally ... Read More
Evangelical Alliance prayer gathering
Join with us as we focus on interceding for the Evangelical Alliance, its leadership, and the communities we serve
“I Have a Dream of Returning”
The following blog was written by a program participant of CWS’ local Moldovan partner, Healthy City. Healthy City, also known as Zdorovii Gorod, supports Ukrainian refugees by providing comprehensive services including food and non-food items, social inclusion and psychosocial support. My name is Zinaida, I am 71 years old. I am a refugee from Ukraine, from the village of Donetsk, ... Read More
Natalia Continues to Heal
The following blog was written by a program participant of CWS’ local Moldovan partner, Healthy City. Healthy City, also known as Zdrovii Gorod, supports Ukrainian refugees by providing comprehensive services including food and non-food items, social inclusion and psychosocial support. My name is Natalia, and I am from Odesa, a city that breathes sea and sun. Until February 24, 2022, ... Read More
“I Rediscovered the Peace I Had Lost”
When the war broke out in Ukraine in February 2024, Uliana’s sense of security was replaced with shock and panic. “I feared for my children and my husband,” Uliana recalls, reflecting on the overwhelming fear that consumed her. Though many around her did not initially grasp the severity of the situation, Uliana felt paralyzed by anxiety. Her son, Maxim, was ... Read More
WACC partner forum to give communication rights response to UN Global Digital Compact
Some 25 of WACC’s grassroots partners in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East will explore the communication rights implications of the newly adopted United Nations Global Digital Compact and develop a joint plan of action for advocacy when they meet on 22–25 October in Kathmandu,...
“I’m Not Scared Anymore”
The day Sofia saw her mother cry for the first time is etched in her memory; March 3, 2022 was the day their lives changed forever. At just 13 years old, Sofia was forced to leave behind the comfort of her home in Ukraine’s Nikolaev region, along with her mother and brother, as the war closed in around them. While ... Read More
Living River: A Retreat on the Cahaba celebrates a pair of milestones on Oct. 20
October 11, 2024
On Oct. 20, a full day is planned for a pair of milestones for Living River: A Retreat on the Cahaba in Montevallo, Alabama.