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.