Posts by catherinew:

Meeting the Needs of Syrian Refugees

Written on December 9th, 2013 by
Categories: Community Development, Disaster Relief

Home is important to us all. It may be the house you grew up in, the church you attended, or the school you most loved. By definition, home is the place that you live, but I think it can be …

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Partnering with Water 1st in Honduras

Written on December 4th, 2013 by
Categories: Community Development

Water: It seems so basic. I don’t know how much water I go through in a day. I brush my teeth, use the toilet, take a shower, wash dishes, wash fruits to eat, fill up my water bottle, and wash …

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Reducing Poverty in Bihar

Written on December 2nd, 2013 by
Categories: Community Development

poonamcropPoonam is only 22 years old, but she is a widow. Her husband died 3 years ago due to certain sickness. Her pain doubled when her in-laws began to blame Poonam for her husband’s death. This forced Poonam to return …

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Partners Then and Now

Written on November 4th, 2013 by
Categories: Disaster Relief

In 2012, Hurricane Sandy made its way through the Caribbean leaving in its wake great devastation and loss. Both urban and rural communities sought to rebuild after this storm. Covenant World Relief was able to respond through disaster relief efforts

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Bangladesh Slum Neighborhood Improving Sanitation

Written on October 30th, 2013 by
Categories: Community Development

Bangladesh Water First 1.25.13 (6)In a slum neighborhood surrounding Dhaka, Bangladesh, Covenant World Relief has partnered with Water 1st in establishing clean water systems and toilets in the crowded urban environment. These water systems are built with loans given to community members, which are …

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