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Christmas Appeal 2011

Special thanks to everyone who has supported the Christmas Appeal. Your donations will make a difference for thousands of people who are in need and strengthen the communities in which they live. It is not too late. You can donate to the Christmas Appeal now.

Fast for Life

Mark Ash Wednesday, 22 February by praying and fasting for life. The Food for Life campaign begins its Lenten journey by inviting you to join a global focus on how food is consumed and distributed. It is also a time to remember those affected by the Christchurch earthquake. Find out more.

CWS staff work from home

The CWS office is in the process of moving again after the most recent earthquakes closed the Christchurch North Methodist building. Staff are working from home and able to respond to email and phone messages. Receipts are now being issued and Gifted orders filled. Watch for information on our new premises. Please contact us directly if you have any questions.

Philippines hit by massive typhoon

CWS is responding to the massive flooding in the Philippines through local ACT Alliance members. Nearly 700,000 people have been affected and are in need of food, safe water and emergency shelter.

Please can you help.

Two Years On for Haiti

ACT Alliance members work in partnership with locals to make sure the assistance works for them. Remember the people of Haiti on the anniversary of the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010 that killed 230,000 and made many more homeless.

Fiji Flood Appeal

Severe flooding in Fiji has forced people living in and around Nadi and Lautoka from their homes. They have lost the little they own and are need of counselling and support. Local partners want to make sure they don't miss out. Will you help?

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Christian World Service is the development, justice and aid agency of the New Zealand Churches. We work to end poverty and injustice throughout the world by supporting communities working for better lives and livelihoods, humanitarian relief in times of disaster and campaigning against the causes of global poverty.

CWS Appeals for Help for Fiji Flood Victims

Christian World Service has launched an appeal to provide immediate assistance for those who live in Fiji’s informal settlements affected by severe flooding.

Tropical storm wreaks havoc in the Philippines

Christian World Service is waiting for the results of an assessment by local ACT Alliance (Action by Churches Together) members in the Philippines.

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Jayasiri's story

Jayasiri with some chillies from her garden

'I don’t have to buy vegetables from the market anymore, I grow it myself.

Enjoying the fruit of their labour

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CWS Appeals for Help for Fiji Flood Victims

Christian World Service has launched an appeal to provide immediate assistance for those who live in Fiji’s informal settlements affected by severe flooding.

Tropical storm wreaks havoc in the Philippines

Christian World Service is waiting for the results of an assessment by local ACT Alliance (Action by Churches Together) members in the Philippines.

ACT Alliance welcomes start up Finance for Climate Fund

ACT (action by Churches Together) Alliance General Secretary John Nduna welcomed the Danish and German pledges of nearly €55m to the Green Climate Fund in Durban, South Africa.

CWS Office closed

The CWS office is unable to open after recent earthquakes. We will reply to messages left by email or phone. Receipts are being sent but have been delayed.

Finance and Compliance Officer

Do you have financial management skills? CWS is looking for a new team member. Applications close 27 January 2012.

Gifts that make a real difference

Give a gift that changes lives. Choose from chickens, goats, water, small businesses and more. It's simple. It works.

Where we work

CWS works in partnership with communities in developing countries, funding work on peace, HIV AIDS, environment, livelihoods, & more.

For churches

A range of resources for use in our partner churches including prayers, studies and worship on the issues we address and current emergencies.