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Understanding Trauma to End Conflict in South Sudan
Ethnic groups seeking peace find forgiveness and mediation are tools that benefit all sides.More
South Sudanese Communities Build a Road and Peace
By working together on a project that benefits all, longtime rivals found common ground and began a peacebuilding process.More
Thriving Despite HIV in Kenya
Support and understanding enables families to grow and sustain healthy lives.More
Savings Groups Spur Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
With access to financial services a major challenge, CRS’ savings groups enable participants to better manage finances and grow sustainable livelihoods.More
Savings-led Microfinance Helps Nigerians Build Business
Access to financial services enables savings group members to increase earnings that in turn fuel more savings and investments.More
Innovative Farming Practices Increase Crop Yields in Nigeria
As farmers learn new techniques and use higher quality seed, they’re seeing more crops per acre and passing on new methods to others.More
Voucher Program Aids Vendors and Clients in Cameroon
A CRS program helps shop owners to better serve customers during conflict that threatened livelihoods, and access to basic food and household items. More
Discouraging Teen Pregnancy in Kenya
A CRS program helps teen moms and their families cope with life changes and find a way toward a fulfilling life.More
Returning Displaced Sudanese Restart Livelihoods
A CRS savings group helped participants grow funds and stimulate livelihoods to improve family resilience and self-reliance.More
Darfur Farmers Learn to Grow Despite Climate
Following years of conflict and disruption, Sudanese farmers found new skills and knowledge help them restore devastated lands and livelihoods.More