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When Fathiya joined her brother in an animation workshop, she had no idea how profoundly the training would change her life. Originally from Palestine, Fathiya had been living in Indonesia for several years after she was forced to leave her home, when her brother Jamal signed up for the Animation for Humanity project, led by CWS local partner Yayasan Cita ... Read More

[World Council of Churches] A Palestinian delegation visited the World Council of Churches on Feb. 18 to participate in deep dialogues on justice, peace and the dignity of all people. The delegation was led by His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine and head of the Jerusalem Council of Churches. The delegation met with WCC general secretary the Rev. Jerry Pillay, who reiterated the Council’s continued calls for a just peace and for immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The delegation and the WCC also discussed why the international community must act decisively in ensuring immediate access to humanitarian aid, including food, water, medical supplies and shelter. Read the entire article here.  

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="" class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/Bluefield%20WV%20Hurricane%20Helene_DRS-Clean%20Up%20Team.png?itok=lST2fRS4" /> </div> </div> </article> <br /> Family legacies are deeply meaningful. For Jessica and Ron Grassmid, their family legacy involves volunteering to bring hope to others.

Media Development 2025-1 Climate Justice and Digital Inclusion Climate justice is an existential threat that demands concerted action at many different levels. It is vital for civil society to be seen and heard in public where climate-related issues affecting human rights and justice are under...

The  international   humanitarian organization Concern Worldwide says that, “Climate justice is more than a concept. It’s a movement to recognize that the effects of climate change are not felt equally – and that it’s usually those who have done the least to cause climate change...

N. Ramakrishnan In September 2024, the United Nations General Assembly unveiled the Global Digital Compact (GDC), a sweeping framework designed to shape the digital future.1 Heralded as a cornerstone of global governance, the Compact’s ambition is nothing short of revolutionary: to create a digital world...

As the world in 2025 looks ever more uncertain there’s never been a more important time for us to support emerging Christian leaders in their work

Kunda Dixit In democracies, communication is essential in prompting action to redress environmental damage. The public and policymakers in government need to know what the problems are, and which interventions have worked, before they can start addressing them. In some authoritarian countries, a top-down approach...

<article class="media media--image display--large"> <div class="image-container"> <div class="field field-media-image"> <img loading="eager" width="430" height="323" alt="Community members gather for a barbecue dinner at Bridge Community Church in Langley, B.C." title="Community members gather for a barbecue dinner at Bridge Community Church in Langley, B.C." class="lazyload" data-src="/sites/default/files/styles/default_mobile/public/2025-02/Bridge%20Community.jpg?itok=eq0ly9aP" /> </div> <div class="field field-image-caption">Community members gather for a barbecue dinner at Bridge Community Church in Langley, B.C.</div> </div> <div class="field field-image-credit">Victoria Veenstra</div> </article> <br /> Bridge Community Church in Langley, B.C., is reaching out to their neighborhood through biweekly Friday barbecues.

Pie Mabanta-Fenomeno Amid the lush and vibrant landscape of the Philippines, where natural resources abound and the scenery become a perfect background for heartfelt narratives, one story is often overlooked: the story of its marginalized and indigenous peoples in the face of climate change. At...