Responding to emergencies

Church World Service helps the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the U.S. and around the world – which is to:

• Stand on the side of the oppressed through advocacy with and for those most in need.
• Seek out unmet needs of all survivors -- particularly people who were vulnerable and marginalized before the disaster.
• Provide a larger vision of life that includes emotional and spiritual care as well as physical rebuilding.
• Assist in long-term recovery of those in need.
• Restore and build community relationships.

Trainings for disaster recovery
CWS offers webinars and on-site training for individuals involved in long-term disaster recovery.  Visit cwserp.org for info and registration.

Read more about CWS international and domestic disaster response programs.

Church World Service is a member of the ACT Alliance.