Stories From Philippines
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With help from USAID and the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, CRS is responding with survival kits for families who lost everything. »»
Coffee Stimulates Improved Lives in Philippines
Coffee farmer Jocel Gamboa plans to share with her community the CRS-supported training she received that dramatically improved life for her family. »»
Philippines: Healthier Harvests, Healthier Farmers
Filippino farmers use natural farming techniques to produce more with without the harmful chemicals. »»
Testing the Waters in Postflood Philippines
A simple visual tool tells Philippines flood survivors whether their water source is safe or contaminated. »»
Young People Break Barriers in the Philippines
Your support puts tools into the hands of children already weary of war to help them break down the foundations of violence. »»
Making the World Safe for Chocolate
In the southern Philippines, CRS is helping small farmers beat bugs, revive the cacao industry and overcome poverty. »»
Philippine Towns Weather Typhoon Juan
Wind damage, rather than flooding, is primary concern after Typhoon Juan hit the Philippines. »»
CRS Assesses Damage After Typhoon Strikes Philippines
Catholic Relief Services plans to support local dioceses as they help victims of a Category 5 typhoon that slammed into the Philippines on Monday. »»
Philippines: Uniting Farmers, Linking to Markets
A new approach to farming raises more crops, but it also helps farmers when they're not in their fields. »»
2009: A Year in Photos
2009 may well be remembered by CRS supporters and beneficiaries as a year of blessings in the face of a global financial crisis. »»
Faith Helps Filipinos Face Typhoon Tragedies
Thousands of people in the Philippines are undertaking a massive cleanup of their homes and neighborhoods after losing so much to two typhoons. »»
Storms, Quakes Rock Asia-Pacific Regions
Typhoons, earthquakes and monsoon rains killed hundreds and left millions homeless in Southeast Asia, India and islands in the Pacific Rim. »»
Photo Tour: Aid Reaches Flooded Philippines
Massive flooding has killed over 250 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more. CRS and our partners are providing food and emergency supplies. »»
Seeking Survivors After Asian-Pacific Catastrophes
With millions left homeless, CRS and our partners seek more survivors and increase commitments to deliver help. »»
Wave of Destruction Hits Asia-Pacific Region
Catholic Relief Services has committed $1 million to a multi-pronged emergency response after a string of disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. »»
Typhoon Bopha Hits the Philippines
Typhoon Bopha hit the Philippines, leaving behind damaged homes and lives. These typhoon photos say a lot more than a thousand words. »»
