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Women's Day in Haiti

Many widowed women are now the main breadwinners for their families following the devastating January earthquake.

Cluster Bomb ban reaches Ratification Milestone

Treaty To Become Binding International Law on 1 August 2010

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Bringing people together

CWS has been working with partner NSCC (New Sudan Council of Churches) following the civil war in South Sudan.

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Christian World Service (CWS) is the development, justice and aid agency of the New Zealand Churches. We work to end poverty and injustice throughout the world.

We support communities working for better lives and livelihoods, support humanitarian relief in times of disaster and campaign against the causes of global poverty. We respond to people’s needs regardless of race or religion.CWS is registered with the New Zealand Charities Commission (#CC22288).

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	Going fairly bananas Fair trade bananas are in NZ at last. Now we need to prove kiwis want a fairer deal for producers in developing countries. Buy fair trade bananas from selected stores in Auckland and Wellington or demand your supermarket stock them. Help meet the challenge of 100,000 bunches sold. More
	Chile Earthquake An 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile - one of the most powerful recorded – has killed nearly 800 people, with the figure expected to increase. Two million people have been affected. The damage may cost tens of billions of dollars. ACT Alliance members are assisting. Donate here.
	Haiti Earthquake Donate now for Haiti earthquake relief and rebuilding.CWS partners have already assisted over 150,000 people. Food, water purification equipment, sanitation materials and tents have been distributed. Medical care and trauma counselling are also priorities. Ongoing help is needed. Read more.
	Lent 2010 The season of Lent, Wednesday 17 February to Saturday 3 April is an opportunity to reflect on injustices in the world and take compassionate action for communities enduring hunger and poverty. A range of Lenten resources are available here