In villages across Tanzania, 5 chickens are more than just food—they’re a lifeline. “Before the project, we had a lot of challenges. It was very difficult to feed our family,” shared one village’s lead farmer, Samuel Kanubo. “After the program, our household income has increased, and we can now sell chickens and pay school fees for our kids.” This simple gift is helping families like Samuel escape hunger, grow their income and send their children to school. It’s a powerful tool that transforms lives and empowers communities to create lasting change.
When we invest in the most vulnerable, we empower them to dream big and reach their goals.
Together, we can light the way for future generations, ensuring they have food, voice, a safe home, access to education and the opportunity to thrive.
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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
were resettled by CWS
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.
Seeds for a Sustainable Future
Help empower families like Ana Brito’s in rural Guatemala. Through a CWS-supported program, these families are lighting the path to sustainable futures by nurturing and understanding their land. With your support, we can continue to transform lives and communities, creating positive change for generations to come.
One Man, 1,000 Trees
After surviving horrific trauma, Claude, a Congolese refugee, rebuilt his life in Tanzania with his wife and nine children. Through CWS’ sustainable gardening program, he provides for his family and leads a tree nursery where he’s planted over 1,000 trees. Your support lights the way for neighbors like Claude, offering peace, purpose and a reliable way to care for their families and the environment.
Resilience in a Drought
In Kupang, West Timor, Mama Orpa is helping her community thrive. As a farmer and treasurer of her farming group, she gained valuable skills through CWS’ Timor Zero Hunger program—transforming her practices and doubling her harvest. Mama Orpa’s dedication shining a light of hope and progress throughout her village. Your gift can help support more farmers like Mama Orpa, spreading light and hope to communities in need.
Cultivating Hope and Equality
Matumaini Narcecine, a Burundian refugee and lead farmer at Nyarugusu refugee camp in Tanzania, breaking barriers and empowering women. Through her leadership in a CWS-supported vegetable farming program, she shares her knowledge of organic agriculture, helping women cultivate thriving gardens and build community resilience. Your support can be the light that helps families grow stronger, foster healthier diets and create lasting change..
You Have the Power to Fill the World with Light
Double Your Impact
From now until December 31st when you donate to CWS, you’ll double the impact of your gift! This matching gift opportunity has been created by generous members of the CWS community, through the $100,000 Year-End Challenge. Give today and your tax-deductible gift will be DOUBLED. Please don’t miss this opportunity to make TWICE the impact for our programs worldwide. You can help address global crises and create a brighter, more resilient world for everyone!
