When Lisa heard the truth, she couldn’t forget it.
In rural Kenya, many girls never get the chance to go to school — not because they don’t want to learn, but because their families don’t know how to enroll them. Lisa wanted to help, but she never imagined that just $5 could make such a difference.
The problem wasn’t poverty — it was lack of information.
School for girls is still a new concept in many communities. Without guidance, families don’t know where to start — and as a result, too many girls stay home, missing out on the education they deserve.
That’s where CWS stepped in.
For only $5, CWS provides a customized informational session to a family, walking them through how to enroll their daughter in school, addressing obstacles, and showing how education can benefit the entire household.
Lisa saw the opportunity — and took action.
She donated $5. It felt small, but it was exactly what one family needed to take the first step toward a brighter future for their daughter.
Now, because of Lisa…
One girl is preparing for her very first day of school. Her family understands the process — and believes in her future. And the door to learning is open, not just for her, but for others who will follow.
Lisa didn’t just donate. She sparked a beginning.
And with just $5, she helped change the story for an entire family.
Accountability & Financials
Tax Deductible Contributions
CWS adheres to all guidelines for humanitarian assistance mandated by the International Committee of the Red Cross. CWS has a long relationship with the Sphere project, a common set of international standards used in disaster response. Both set a strong mandate for appropriate standards in providing humanitarian assistance, and specifically prohibit proselytizing.
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Individuals
across 11 countries have gained better access to safe water and sanitation at home
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Individuals
participated in CWS livelihoods programs and received vocational training, seeds and livestock, among other activities
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Refugees
individuals were resettled or processed for U.S. resettlement.
Church World Service is a global faith-based organization transforming communities around the world through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. Since 1946, CWS has been an organization that deeply believes there is enough in this world for everyone. Born out of a desire to help the most vulnerable after World War II, we formed local partnerships to ensure people everywhere had healthy food and water, a safe place to call home and the ability to fulfill their purpose.
For nearly 80 years, our mission and approach remain the same—transforming lives in more than 65 countries with underserved communities across the globe.