Sipho's family with cattle. Sipho's family with cattle.

Livestock Gift Lifts Family Out of Poverty

Sipho Ncube is just one of thousands of Zimbabweans who have escaped poverty and built personal wealth by breeding poultry and goats.

Health for Women, Children, Community

A state-of-the-art mothers and children's hospital is providing a wide range of medical services to the people of Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

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Stories From the Field

Faces of HIV Care

Throughout the world, CRS supports millions of people with HIV as they live fulfilling and productive lives.Read More »»

Indonesia Tsunami Memories: 'One Human Family'

As five years of tsunami recovery draw to a close, CRS Indonesia staff share their memories.Read More »»

Drought Poses Fatal Threat to Kenyans With HIV

Lasting drought has hurt all Kenyans, but it's particularly dangerous for people whose lives depend on an abundant food supply.Read More »»

What We're Praying for This Week

Find out how you can help change the world in less than five minutes. Read More »»

Ugandan Teacher Thankful for Support

As a child, Doreen was orphaned and left to care for her younger brother. CRS programs gave her hope and support that turned her life around. Read More »»

Guatemala Visit Grows American Teen's 'Family'

During a visit to a partner diocese in Guatemala, an American teen makes an unexpected discovery: open hearts in the midst of poverty.Read More »»

A CRS Donor Gives Thanks

Loyal donor, Mrs. Monica Shumann of Virginia, shares with us what she is most thankful for this year.Read More »»

Thankful for Family in Senegal

Meet Camara, staff member of CRS Senegal, who shares a little about his life and why he feels so blessed this Thanksgiving season.Read More »»

Partnership Between U.S. and India Born of Compassion

Two dioceses a world away come together in friendship and solidarity in the wake of the tsunami.Read More »»

Faces of HIV Care

Throughout the world, CRS supports millions of people with HIV as they live fulfilling and productive lives.Read More »»

Indonesia Tsunami Memories: 'One Human Family'

As five years of tsunami recovery draw to a close, CRS Indonesia staff share their memories.Read More »»

Drought Poses Fatal Threat to Kenyans With HIV

Lasting drought has hurt all Kenyans, but it's particularly dangerous for people whose lives depend on an abundant food supply.Read More »»

What We're Praying for This Week

Find out how you can help change the world in less than five minutes. Read More »»

Ugandan Teacher Thankful for Support

As a child, Doreen was orphaned and left to care for her younger brother. CRS programs gave her hope and support that turned her life around. Read More »»

Guatemala Visit Grows American Teen's 'Family'

During a visit to a partner diocese in Guatemala, an American teen makes an unexpected discovery: open hearts in the midst of poverty.Read More »»

A CRS Donor Gives Thanks

Loyal donor, Mrs. Monica Shumann of Virginia, shares with us what she is most thankful for this year.Read More »»

Thankful for Family in Senegal

Meet Camara, staff member of CRS Senegal, who shares a little about his life and why he feels so blessed this Thanksgiving season.Read More »»

Partnership Between U.S. and India Born of Compassion

Two dioceses a world away come together in friendship and solidarity in the wake of the tsunami.Read More »»


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