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An Overview of our Ministry
World Renew, compelled by God's passion for
justice and mercy, joins
communities around the world to
renew hope, reconcile lives, and restore creation.
Who is World Renew?
Who is World Renew?
World Renew provides disaster response
and community transformation around the world on behalf of the
Christian Reformed Church and other denominations.
We target poor and neglected communities, disaster areas, and
slums
In many areas around the
world including
North America, Asia, Latin America
and Africa.
Together, with our partners, we
provide transformation in a
variety of ways including: literacy education, poverty
alleviation, food security, farming
education, HIV/AIDS education, clean water, and health
and hygiene improvement.
World Renew approaches ministry
from a Christian biblical standpoint
Strengtheningand equipping communities and church
leaders to become
self-sufficient
And offering opportunities to be God’s hands and feet.
World Renew provides immediate emergency assistance following a
disaster.
Who is World Renew?
How does World Renew do the work?
World Renew’s training programs improve lives with education and
learning.
We complete needs assessments in a community before beginning hands-on
work.
World Renew’s field staff provide local partners with training and
resources.
By focusing on the abilities in the community, we work together to get
the job done.
This includes help from the local people to rebuild and repair
homes
Providing local leaders
the tools needed
to achieve their goals
And partnering with local Christian
groups for long term success.
World Renew also uses the help of volunteers.
Who is World Renew?
Where do the funds come
from?
People like you!
World Renew receives
donations from churches
and individuals, depending
on the regular support of
God’s people.
Funds also come through grants from private and governmental
agencies.
Who is World Renew?How can you
help?
Spread the news of World Renew activities
in your area by becoming a “Champion”.
Join a Discovery Tour and spend one to two weeks with our overseas staff
around the world. Join the global volunteer program and take part in
an overseas mission trip.
World Renew offers internships ranging
from 2 to 24 months in length.
Join SWAP – a new volunteer program for young people ages
14-25.
Join a team to respond to North America disasters through World Renew Disaster Response
Services, also known as the “Green Shirts”.
The “Green Shirts” do construction, painting, cooking, needs assessment
and more, usually for 2-3 weeks at a time.
Who is World Renew?
All of our service opportunities can be
set up for individuals or groups.
Signing up is a fairly simple process. Just give us a call and we'll walk you through
the steps.
World Renew also offers ministry partnerships for churches to partner
with communitiesthrough prayers, letters, and support.
Your church can sponsor a refugee family or
individual.
You or your church can help a family
lead a life of hope by participating in
World Renew’s Free A Family® program.
World Renew seeks justice by speaking to government leaders
on behalf of children, widows, and the poor.
We are here to support and encourage your congregation as
you seek justice.
One way to join World Renew in speaking up is participating in a
“Show of Hands”.
Who is World Renew?
What is a “Show of Hands”?
A “Show of Hands” is a
program your church
can do to speak up for success in
the Millennium
Development Goals.
Who is World Renew?
What are the Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs)?
The MDGs are eight measures to overcome the barriers that keep the
poor powerless, voiceless, and vulnerable.
World Renew is working with the global community to achieve these
goals by 2015.
Will you join us to help bring hope to those living in poverty and
injustice?
Who is World Renew?
Learn more at worldrenew.net
.