Church World Service (CWS) is a faith-based humanitarian organization founded in 1946 that works to address hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster response worldwide. Rooted in Protestant Christian traditions, CWS partners with local communities and organizations to provide emergency assistance, support refugees and immigrants, promote sustainable development, and advance social justice.
Refugee resettlement and immigration policy, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, international development and poverty reduction, food security, climate resilience, and human rights protections
Private donations, government grants and contracts, foundation grants, and contributions from member communions and partner organizations
National Council of Churches, ACT Alliance, Church World Service Immigration and Refugee Program partners, and various Protestant denominational bodies
Non-profit organization