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Protecting Vanilla Crops in Uganda
The lucrative product attracts thieves but new harvest declarations promote higher quality and more secure crops.
Raising Uganda’s Vanilla Market Position
With sustained quality production, Ugandan farmers strive to join the world’s leading suppliers of the lucrative bean.
West African Faith Leaders Head to Washington, D.C. to Rally Support for Sahel Peace Efforts
Helping Children with HIV in Cameroon
Proper diagnoses, medications and follow-up services enable families to improve their childrens’ health and enrich their lives.
Helping Women with HIV Pursue Their Dreams in Cameroon
Understanding caseworkers are key to getting healthy and getting on with full and productive lives.
Creating Opportunities for Families Living with HIV in Cameroon
In addition to receiving medical evaluation and assistance, participants can grow businesses with small grants that help them enter the marketplace.
Savings Groups Prove Good for Cameroon Business
Along with offering financial services that include lending opportunities, savings groups also foster trust and cooperation within communities.
Building Peaceful Communities in the Far North region of Cameroon
With an influx of displaced people into villages, peace ambassadors help new and existing community members understand each other to avoid conflict.
CRS Sees Hope in Pope Francis' Visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan
Raising Poultry and Sustainability in Cameroon
With an initial investment and training in small livestock business, families improve their homes and health over the course of one year.