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CWS Update April 2013

CWS launches appeal for prayer and support for Syrian families. Sarath Fernando of Monlar achieves new honour and success in South Sudan. Fair Trade Fornight begins on 4 May. Read these stories and more.

Help Syrian Refugee Families

Everyday the number of refugees fleeing Syria rises by 7,000 people. Most of them women and children. They need food, shelter, medical care and security.
Please give generously to the CWS Syria Appeal. Download leaflet and prayer.

Bangladesh Factory Workers Appeal for Help

The union supporting the families of those killed in the collapse of the Rana Plaze factory building are asking for help. They are also helping the injured and those who have lost jobs in factories closed in the aftermath of the 24 April disaster. Can you help?

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.

Bangladesh factory collapse survivors ask for our help

The Bangladesh union that supports workers involved in the factory that collapsed killing 1100 and making many more jobless has asked New Zealanders for help.

CWS launches appeal for Syrian families

Christian World Service is appealing for support for Syrian refugee families. With more than 5 million people now affected, much more help is urgently needed.