News and Stories: Central America, South America & the Caribbean
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June 3, 2019
Central America Migration Crisis
Learn how you can help families forced to flee their homes because of violence, poverty and drought.
April 2, 2019
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Issues Statement in Response to Foreign Aid Cuts to Central American Countries
CRS President Sean Callahan issues statement opposing cuts in foreign assistanceMore
March 27, 2019
10 Ways to Help the World on Earth Day
Make the world a greener and better place to live this Earth Day.
March 13, 2019
USCCB Migration Chairman and CRS President Issue Statement Supporting Texas-Mexico Border Bishops’ Statement on Recent U.S. Government Asylum Policy
USCCB Chairman and CRS President call for reversal of policy requiring asylum seekers to remain in MexicoMore
February 25, 2019
International Women's Day
Healers of the World: CRS honors International Women’s Day by sharing these powerful stories of inspiring women.
February 12, 2019
El Salvador Grows Chocolate
Featured Project
El Salvador National Cacao Alliance
2014-2019
The El Salvador Cacao Alliance is transforming the country into a
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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.
October 29, 2018
Catholic Agencies Urge Governments to Protect Migrants Seeking Safe Haven
As thousands of people from Honduras and other Central American countries are making their way toward Mexico and the United States, three major Catholic agencies are urging all people of goodwill to speak and act with compassion towards those seeking refuge from violence and poverty.More
July 10, 2018
CRS and IDB/MIF Announce Partnership on Azure Blended Finance Facility
Investment to expand market-driven model bringing clean water to El Salvador.More
July 5, 2018
Six Facts About Refugees and Migrants
These common sense facts about refugees are gleaned from our many years of serving migrants and refugees around the world.