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Thirty members were selected to receive improved chickens and hands‑on training from CWS—an opportunity made possible by generous supporters. Despite daily challenges, they poured themselves into the project. Soon, eggs and poultry became steady income, strengthening food security for their families. By mid‑2024, they had already saved over KES 24,000, (approximately USD 189)—a powerful indicator of their progress. a remarkable sign of progress.
But their vision didn’t stop there. During a CWS visit, the group shared a bold dream: to ensure every one of their 200 members could own a Galla goat—an animal that grows quickly, sells well, and can transform a family’s future. Each member pledged to raise their goat and “pass on” two kids to others, creating a ripple of opportunity that would reach the entire fellowship.
At their first annual meeting in January 2025, gratitude filled the room. What began as disaster response had grown into a movement of empowerment—proof that when people are trusted, equipped, and believed in, hope multiplies. As one member shared, “The light at the end of the tunnel is now much closer than before.”
Through grassroots partnerships and compassionate supporters like you, we’re ensuring families have food, clean water, safe shelter and the chance to build brighter futures.
- Responding to disaster with emergency supplies, long-term recovery support and disaster risk reduction initiatives.
- Safety and welcome for refugees and other displaced populations through programs that provide protection and assistance.
Your support allows CWS to be the toolbox that communities need to transform challenges into resilience and hope.
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Natalia's Future
Hope for Communities in Tanzania
Hope for Tana Delta Families
Hope for the Displaced
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across 11 countries have gained better access to safe water and sanitation at home
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participated in CWS livelihoods programs and received vocational training, seeds and livestock, among other activities
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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.
In 2024, devastating floods swept across the Tana Delta region in Kenya, leaving hundreds of families with no homes, farms or livelihoods. But hope arrived through the CWS Mwanga Project. During the recovery process, the Kipini Disability Fellowship—a self-organized network of people with disabilities and caregivers— stood out. Formed to offer mutual support and a path forward, the group was nominated for the poultry program just as the last slots were being filled.