In August 2026, a boy named Diego was forced to represent himself in immigration court. “I don’t know how to do it,” he explained, referring to an asylum application that must be filled out in English ...

In Tanzania’s Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, François is rebuilding food security for his family through sustainable vegetable farming. With support from CWS and partners, he has adapted into a farmer and ...

Help us meet the needs of Afghans and other refugees who are rebuilding their lives and become a Refugee Employer. CWS partners with organizations around the country to offer a variety of programs ...

CWS is preparing to open an office in Charlotte, NC, to help refugees resettle, form long-lasting relationships in the community and maintain their own basic needs in a sustainable lifestyle. Our ...

The Trump administration’s indefinite refugee ban, stop work orders and prolonged delays in reimbursement for resettlement agencies have had a devastating impact on tens of thousands of refugee ...

When disaster strikes, CWS’s Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery program ensures that our most vulnerable neighbors receive the support they need as they rebuild their lives. At times, this ...

Washington, D.C.—Church World Service today condemned the Trump administration’s Presidential Determination on refugee admissions for Fiscal Year 2026. Announced earlier today, that plan sets a record ...

Today, March 17, 2025, marks the 45th anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980, a landmark piece of legislation that solidified the United States’ leadership in refugee protection. For decades, this ...

Kasai Centrale, a province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is experiencing one of the most severe food insecurity emergencies in the region. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase ...

New York City– CWS today announced that the organization will be closing 11 program offices across the United States following sweeping actions taken by the Trump Administration terminating or ...

This 2021 CWS study describes how people feel climate change in their daily lives in five countries where we work: Cambodia, Georgia, Haiti, Indonesia and Kenya. Many people are already using their ...

World Refugee Day—held annually on June 20th—is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the resilience and courage of those fleeing violence and persecution globally. It serves as a call to action ...