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Caring for Our Common Home: Laudato Si Gallery
In his Laudato Si’ encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis reminds us that it is our responsibility to care for our common home – the earth – and it is our mission to serve our sisters and brothers affected by climate change overseas.More
Access to Clean Water Improves Lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
New well pumps improve health and in rural communities where waterborne diseases were common. More
10 Things in Your Home Linked to Climate Change
Here are 10 things in your home that have a climate change connection - some things cause global warming, others are impacted by it - and ways you can make a difference.More
Clean Water for Liberian Communities
Solar-powered wells with taps bring clean drinking water to Liberia’s Bensville community, whose members help fund and manage the operation.More
Fostering Recovery with Food and Shelter in Nigeria
Traumatized and displaced by conflict, families are now able to build new lives with improved nutrition and living conditions.More
Clean Water, Improved Lives in Tanzania
New water sources close to home mean more time to earn a living and improve health and well-being.More
“I planted but couldn’t harvest due to lack of water”
Read Eulalio’s story to learn how he overcame the challenges of climate change.More
Families in Kenya experience water crisis
Farming communities across Kenya face prolonged drought and hunger.More
Climate Change Threatens Afghanistan Families
Villagers have lost water and watched crops fail as temperatures rise, forcing them to consider migration.More
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