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Learning Together in the Dominican Republic

A Dominican Republic education program helps poor street children choose a better path with health care, individual attention and support. »»

World Malaria Day: Help Fight a Killer

April 25 is World Malaria Day. Malaria expert Mary Hennigan discusses the impact of malaria on communities, and CRS' work to combat the disease. »»

Prepared for Hurricane Season

Latin America and the Caribbean are regularly hit by natural disasters and extremes of weather. Preparation can ease the amount of loss. »»

2007 Year in Photos

Our year-end roundup salutes the work of our dedicated staff and beneficiaries, whose resiliency rises above the most challenging circumstances. »»

Recovering From Nature's Wrath

Thousands of residents in Mexico and the Caribbean battled massive floods. Now in the second phase of recovery, CRS continues to aid needy families. »»

$1 Million Committed to Flood Relief in Mexico

Nearly 1 million people are affected and 300,000 still trapped in their homes as Mexico faces the worst flooding the region has ever seen. »»

Recovering From Tropical Storm Noel

CRS continues to provide assistance to families in the hardest-hit areas of the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba. Thousands are displaced. »»

Dr. Candida Sends You Greetings of Peace

As CRS Dominican Republic's manager for the health, water and sanitation department, Doctora Candida feels she has found her niche. »»

Raising Self-Esteem to Combat HIV and AIDS

Through an innovative approach to HIV prevention, the parish of Domingo Sabio is teaching youth in Los Guandules how to make good life choices. »»

Reaching Communities Through Education

Catholic Relief Services is supporting an initiative to provide school meals to decrease school drop-out and absentee rates in rural provinces. »»