Restoring Hope and Lighting the Way Forward in Tana River County

Tana River County, Kenya, faces recurring floods and droughts that put lives and livelihoods at risk. Last year, devastating floods swept through the region, destroying communities and leaving families without homes, belongings, or a sense of safety and stability.

Hope seemed lost until the CWS community shone a light in the darkness, guiding families through loss toward recovery.

Emergency food distributions reached 630 households across Tana River County, providing food, comfort and a reminder that they are not alone. Because of your compassion, parents could once again care for their children, and families found

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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.