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Church World Service provides aid in Myanmar, agency expands U.S. fundraising appeal May 7, 2008 'Food first, then shelter, following international NGO quality standards,' says agency. [Full Story]
Cristoph Schneider-Yattara fills Mission Relationships post at CWS May 7, 2008 Global humanitarian agency Church World Service today announced the hiring of Christoph Schneider-Yattara as associate director in the agency's Mission Relationships and Witness program. [Full Story]
CWS elects Richard Williams to head Economic Development Program April 29, 2008 Richard Williams was elected to the position of director of the Social and Economic Development Program of humanitarian agency Church World Service by the agency's board of directors. [Full Story]
CWS responds to food crisis by the household April 25, 2008 In the wake of a global crisis that threatens millions with possible starvation, global humanitarian agency Church World Service continues to call for meaningful changes in how food is produced and distributed across the globe. [Full Story]
Church World Service getting critical medical supplies to hospitals in Iraq's most violent cities April 24, 2008 In response to a continuing severe shortage of basic medical supplies at hospitals in Iraq's most violent cities, CWS has assisted in providing needed medical supplies to 19 hospitals in six governates throughout Iraq since December. [Full Story]
Keep it green: Re-building after disaster is a chance to 'build it right' April 16, 2008 Proof that energy efficiency and affordable housing are inextricably linked came to Brett Dillon in a phone call, at 9:30 p.m. on a Sunday night in 2002. [Full Story]
Earth Day: Sand dam brings clean water to climate-stressed Kenyan village, even in droughts April 15, 2008 In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), cities and villages from Lawrence, Kansas, to Akiriamet, Kenya, are putting the spotlight on the world's water resources. [Full Story]
News feature: CWS, other NGOs expanding 'Sphere' of influence -- of quality in disaster response April 9, 2008 In the aftermath of major disasters, the issues confronting both donors and humanitarian agencies are highly complex and often severely challenging. [Full Story]
Sand dam technology: A key to dousing seasonal water conflicts? April 4, 2008 Kenyan officials, climate-challenged West Pokot village celebrate new sustainable clean water source. [Full Story]
Experts push for greater advocacy before disaster strikes April 4, 2008 A roster of academic and government experts told leaders of America's major faith-based disaster response agencies that they need to push more for changes in how the federal government responds to disasters. [Full Story]

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