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Building Trust and Bringing Water to Communities in Madagascar
A CRS staff hydrologist gets to know the people he serves in some of the most remote areas of his country.More
Last Chance to Advocate for Foreign Aid!
Congress’ continuing resolution expires Feb. 18. Raise your voice now for the highest funding possible for humanitarian assistance.More
Proper HIV Treatment in Cameroon
CRS and local partners offer improved, consistent care as part of a poverty-alleviation project.More
Global Emergency Update January 2022
In this update, Catholic Relief Services provides an overview of urgent humanitarian priorities in 2022. Our ability to respond is possible thanks to the generous support of private and public donors, the dedication of our local partners, and the unwavering presence of Caritas and the Catholic...More
Guinea-Bissau Schools Improve Food Program
Administrators, teachers and parents work together to provide students regular meals more efficiently while tracking provisions and reducing loss.More
Thriving with Savings Groups in Guinea-Bissau
By pooling their money and borrowing to grow their businesses, women here are finding it easier to meet their families’ needs.More
Helping Children With HIV Thrive In Cameroon
A CRS project provides local a support system that enables participants to reduce the effects of disease and maintain a healthy life.More
COVID-19 Challenges Cambodia School System
Children with disabilities faced barriers to education as virtual learning channels became the new way to deliver lessons.
Global Emergency Update - September 2021
On August 14, 2021, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti at 8:30 a.m. GMT, about 80 miles west of Port-au-Prince, in Nippes department. An estimated 2,248 people lost their lives in the earthquake, and thousands were injured. Local health care systems are overwhelmed.
The earthquake...More
South Sudan’s Farming Groups Grow Prosperity
Following devastating losses to conflict and natural disasters, vegetable gardens provide food, cash and a sense of community. More