When war forced Irina to flee Ukraine with her two grandchildren, she became their sole caregiver in a new country, carrying the weight of both survival and hope. Thanks to the CWS winterization project, Irina’s family found comfort, support and a reason to believe in brighter days ahead.  A Grandmother’s Brave Decision  Before war broke out in Ukraine, 58-year-old Irina …

Rogelio Rivera, his wife Suyapa Villeda and their family have transformed their small farm, La Bendición, into a thriving, sustainable homestead in La Sierra, Honduras. Through the Produce Verde project, they’ve embraced new farming techniques, diversified their crops and shared resources to strengthen both their livelihood and their community.  Cultivating a Life Rooted in Gratitude and Hard Work  “Thank God …

Receiving progress reports in school is something that can be both nerve wracking and rewarding. Three years ago Nazanin, a 12-year-old refugee who lives in Jakarta, would not have been able to read her progress report because she did not know English nor Indonesian. This year, however, Nazanin can read the report and can feel proud of the positive remarks …

When Rony Rolando Herrera was a young boy, he became a child at risk after he was abandoned by his father. Rony’s mother gave everything she had to raise Rony and his three brothers on her own; a task that was only made more difficult by the impoverished circumstances the family lived in. Thankfully, Rony’s support did not end with …