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July 21, 2022
World Drowning Prevention Day
An affordable, locally made device saves lives in Bangladesh
July 1, 2022
CRS Responds to Severe Flooding in Bangladesh and India
More than 10 million across Bangladesh, India in need of supportMore
April 14, 2022
CRS Responds to Tropical Storm Megi in the Philippines
Thousands displaced across southern Philippines, CRS responding with local partnersMore
February 9, 2022
Global Emergency Update February 2022
Families begin the long road to recovery after Typhoon Rai devastated homes, infrastructure, crops and water sources
January 11, 2022
CRS Joins Other NGOs in Uniting with Pearl Jam to Urge Action on Afghanistan
Economic crisis, food insecurity, political upheaval affecting millions of AfghansMore
December 27, 2021
Eight Global Humanitarian Crises to Watch in 2022
Growing hunger crises in Afghanistan, Ethiopia top listMore
December 21, 2021
CRS Readies Response to Super Typhoon Rai
Typhoon has displaced more than 400,000, nearly 400 deaths, many areas flooded and without powerMore
December 15, 2021
COVID-19 Challenges Cambodia School System
Children with disabilities faced barriers to education as virtual learning channels became the new way to deliver lessons.
November 22, 2021
Afghanistan is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe, CRS warns
Chronic drought has 23 million Afghans at risk of severe hungerMore
August 9, 2021
Global Emergency Update August 2021
On August 14, 2021, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti at 8:30 a.m. GMT, about 80 miles west of Port‑au‑Prince, in Nippes department. Catholic Relief Services and our partners are already at work to meet people’s immediate needs for food and shelter.