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January 2, 2019
CRS responds to latest Indonesian tsunami following back-to-back emergencies
CRS is supporting local partners on the islands of Java and Sumatra.More
December 27, 2018
CRS' Best Photos of 2018
These are the CRS best photos of 2018 that have had the most lasting and transcendent impact, capturing the glory of human dignity even as we move among the poorest and most vulnerable.
December 5, 2018
New App Helps Children in Vietnam Avoid Injury from War-era Explosives
A new app in the Vietnamese language teaches children how to identify landmines.More
November 8, 2018
Peacebuilding Changes Life Story in Philippines
A CRS workshop helped a young man put down his gun and pick up a pen—and a new life.
October 16, 2018
Disaster Risk Reduction for Businesses in Vietnam
A CRS project helps urban businesses reduce losses caused by climate change and natural disasters.
October 3, 2018
CRS Teams Deployed to Indonesia Tsunami Response; Assist Local Partners
A CRS emergency response team is on the ground in hard-hit Palu.More
September 29, 2018
Catholic Relief Services Responding to Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is responding to the earthquake that struck Friday night just off the coast of Donggala in central Sulawesi, Indonesia.More
September 18, 2018
CRS Responding to Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines
CRS is providing emergency relief in the aftermath of the storm.More
September 18, 2018
Devastation, Uncertainty in Typhoon Mangkhut's Path
The immediate focus is on rescue efforts and immediate aid, but CRS is prepared to help families fully recover.
August 27, 2018
Rebuilding Homes and Communities After Disaster
Following a brutal storm, CRS helped 20,000 families with new shelters along with improved water and sanitation infrastructure.