Sara has always believed that small actions can create meaningful change. When she learned that families around the world were struggling to earn income and put nutritious food on the table, she wanted to help in a way that truly mattered.
Like many families living in poverty, these households have the skills and determination to succeed—but they lack the resources to get started. Without reliable income or livestock, building a small business and providing consistent meals can feel out of reach.
That’s where Sara stepped in. By making a donation, she helped provide a pig—an animal packed with potential and perfectly suited to helping a family move forward. It’s a simple, practical gift that can change everything.
With a pig, a family can start a small business almost immediately. Pigs grow fast, reproduce quickly, and provide a reliable source of income and nutritious food, creating stability in a short amount of time.
Because of Sara’s generosity, a family now has a path toward self-reliance. They can earn money, feed their children, and plan for the future with confidence instead of uncertainty.
What started as one thoughtful donation became a gift with a curly tail and a whole lot of heart—proof that when Sara chose to act, she helped turn potential into lasting hope.
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.