About CRWRC


The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
(CRWRC) is the relief and development arm of the Christian Reformed Church. It reaches out in God's name to people, both in North America and around the world, who are struggling with poverty, hunger, disaster, and injustice to help them find lasting ways to improve their lives.

One aspect of this ministry is called "community transformation."  In this ministry, CRWRC's staff members live and work in 30 countries around the world.  There, they partner with more than 130 churches and community organizations to train local people to be leaders in their own communities.  Together, CRWRC and these partners help people work together to overcome illiteracy, hunger, malnutrition, unemployment, HIV/AIDS, child mortality, injustice, and other issues affecting them.

Another aspect of CRWRC's ministry is disaster response and relief.  When disasters strike, CRWRC responds to the urgent needs that arise.  In North America, this often includes clearing debris, assessing needs, training local leaders, and repairing and reuiblding damaged homes.  Internationally, it includes providing and distributing emergency food, water, shelter, and other supplies.  It also often involves reconstruction of homes and livelihoods.

The third aspect of CRWRC's ministry involes working with people in North America and around the world to connect them to ministry, deepen their understanding of global issues, and encourage them to act and advocate on behalf of those in need. 

CRWRC does not receive ministry shares and depends on the regular financial support of God’s people.

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