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Women’s Traditional Roles Shared in Ethiopia
A CRS program helps families improve relationships and workloads through community conversations.
Missionaries of Charity: Serving the Poorest in Ethiopia
An early relationship with St. Mother Teresa secured CRS as a long-time supporter of the sister's tireless mission to help the most vulnerable.
St. Mother Teresa's Work Continues Through Missionaries of Charity
As a hospital serving 600 residents and outpatients every day, the Missionaries of Charity home provides critical health services for the poorest of the city’s poor.
On the Eve of Expected Cuts to U.S. Foreign Assistance Budget, Millions at Risk of Starvation in East Africa
Catholic Groups Address Root Cause of Massive Wave of Displacement in Ethiopia
Recovery and Resilience for Ethiopian Farmers
Following years of drought and a powerful El Nino, CRS and OFDA offered immediate assistance and improved livelihoods.
Empowering Women: A Day in the Life of an Ethiopian Girl
CRS is educating Ethiopian girls. Follow along for a day with Zeineba Wado Markato, an Ethiopian 7th grader. Catholic Relief Services is working with the Church and local partners to provide Ethiopian girls like Zeineba opportunities to break through barriers and reach their full potential.
Uganda now hosts more than 1 million South Sudanese refugees as hunger crisis worsens
Investing & Growing in Ethiopia: How Savings Groups Help Families During Drought
Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) help thousands of women and their families in Ethiopia improve their economic situation by starting small businesses, buying livestock or even sending their children to school.
Expanding Community Participation in Ethiopia
When a drought hits a community, it impacts everyone. But often, not everyone feels represented or included in the response to the challenge. This can be for many reasons, including a person’s gender or a disability.