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Food Security and Business Growth in Myanmar
A CRS agriculture project helps farmers gain valuable skills that increase resilience.More
Youth: A Force of Positive Change in Our World
Around the world, young people are standing in solidarity for what they believe in—justice, peace, unity, safety and opportunity. Pope Francis invites us to recognize the joyful power of young people and to support our youth to become the force for positive change in our world.More
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.
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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.More
Supporting Mothers in Western Kenya
The THRIVE program helps young children by helping parents do their best.More
Tanzanian Fathers Raise Babies, Erode Parenting Taboo
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and CRS THRIVE promote more caregiving among men.More
CRS Microfinance Capacity Statement
During its decades of microfinance practice, CRS has focused on serving the poorest of the poor, primarily women and vulnerable populations living in remote rural communities for whom the cost of accessing financial services is very high. CRS began its microfinance work in 1988 by building the...More
Lesotho's Pathway Out of Poverty Starts Early
CRS and our Catholic partners lead the way with preschool education that benefits children and gives working parents peace of mind.More
HIV Prevention in Lesotho
CRS helps vulnerable women and girls cope in a high-risk environment.More
Getting Smarter About Water
Farmers can’t grow food without good soil and water—that’s why our work is increasingly focused on improving these basic elements.More