CWS appeal: Darfur (Sudan) humanitarian response

The humanitarian crisis in the western region of Darfur, Sudan, is now entering its sixth year, and has developed into an increasingly complex situation, with Darfur rebel groups fragmenting, and inter-tribal conflict increasing, with each group seeking to seize and hold its own territory.

Response: CWS continues its support of the joint Action by Churches Together Alliance and Caritas Internationalis Confederation program, which is cooperating in a joint emergency response under the auspices of CWS partner Norwegian Church Aid.   Read more »

Gaza Strip humanitarian crisis

Israel has turned down a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, saying that cross-border rocket attacks cease before it ends its air strikes against Hamas targets. Four days of air strikes have resulted in more than 380 Palestinian deaths; United Nations figures indicate at least a quarter were civilians, according to Reuters Alert Net. Gaza's health services are on the brink of collapse, according to a UN report.

CWS is supporting efforts as a member of the Action by Churches Together International alliance. ACT efforts include those of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)'s Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR), International Orthodox Christian Charities, the Lutheran World Federation and Norwegian Church Aid, all long-time CWS partners.   Read more »

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