Enough for All campaign focuses on climate change
Global warming and other changes in climate patterns are dramatically
reshaping life on this planet. These changes affect where we can live, the food we grow and eat, the existence of particular species of plants and animals, the prevalence of hunger, poverty and disease, our ability to earn a living or engage in a particular livelihood, as well as whether we can continue certain cultural and spiritual practices.
For everyone on this planet to thrive, those of us who live in wealthy nations must be willing to change how we live. Global warming first and foremost is a justice issue. More than ever before, we must grapple with the question “How much is enough?”
 Drawing water at a pump in Orissa, India. Photo: R. Waghray/CWS |
The Enough for All campaign utilizes the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change to promote just and ecologically sustainable development.
Love does no wrong to a neighbor (Romans 13:10)
Climate change can mean our neighbors go hungry because of drought, or lose their homes because of floods. In the face of the challenges posed by climate change, we are being called to grapple with the question "How much is enough?" and to reflect on our daily lives and our opportunities to change the ways ourlives impact poor communities.
Church World Service (CWS) and its partners are also working to mitigate climate change while at the same time adapt to those changes that are already here.
The Advocacy Principles, on which the campaign is based, are:
- The U.S. agrees to substantial, time-bound commitments to cut greenhouse gases.
- U.S. policies to cut emissions are equitable and ensure that adaptation costs are borne by those most responsible for the emissions.
- The U.S. provides substantial assistance to enable developing countries to adapt to the serious consequences of climate change; this assistance will be above and beyond current responsibilities and financial commitments for development assistance.
- Adaptation funds are distributed through channels that are open, accountable, and fully responsive to the needs of affected communities in developing countries.
- The U.S. works collaboratively with other nations to address climate change and the critical linkages between global warming and global poverty.
Resources on climate change
 | Women and Climate Change The second in a CWS series on climate change. This resource highlights the disparate impact of climate change on women, the efforts of women globally to address climate change, and related CWS advocacy, as well as mitigation and adaptation efforts. Download PDF | Order online |
 | "Enough for All," a sermon by the Rev. John L. McCullough, Executive Director and CEO of Church World Service, delivered at Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2009 HTML | PDF |
 | Ways to be Green (and Save Green) in 2009 Although you can reflect at any time, Lent offers an opportunity for you to join with CWS's Enough for All campaign and others in the global church in a Carbon Fast to reduce your carbon use, save money, and help create a world where there is enough for all. Download PDF |
 | Healing the Nations This publication is the first in a series on climate change. The publication describes CWS advocacy efforts, mitigation and adaptation work. Download PDF | Order online |
In Focus
| "Women and Climate Change" publication available from CWS | ||
"Our dream is to make Africa a better place"--An interview with André Karamaga What we do
Church World Service works with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world. Together we reach out to neighbors in need near and far--not with a hand out, but a hand up. So, if you’re looking to help build a better world—a world where there’s enough for all—you’ve come to the right place! Around the world, Church World Service supports sustainable grassroots development, disaster relief, and refugee assistance, and we educate and advocate on hunger-related issues. In the U.S., we help communities respond to disasters, resettle refugees, promote fair national and international policies, and provide educational resources. We invite you to join our network of local and global caring through participation in CROP Hunger Walks, the Blankets+ program, and the CWS Kits program. Connect with us today!
How to help
Donate Contributions to Church World Service support sustainable self-help development, meet emergency needs, aid refugees, and help address the root causes of poverty and powerlessness. Get involved If you want to change the world, you're in the right place. Get involved by advocating for change, joining a CROP Hunger Walk, holding a Blankets+ event or an alternative holiday fair, or cosponsoring a refugee. Be an advocate Speak Out - make a phone call, send an email and make a difference. Network with us Join us on Facebook, MySpace, YouTube or Twitter. Download buttons and banners for use on your website, blog or profile. Other ways to volunteer Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767). If you would like to assist refugees arriving in your community, please contact the CWS affiliate office in your area. Member Communions |
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