Where We Serve

Latin America and The Caribbean

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Catholic Relief Services programming in Latin America and the Caribbean focuses on meeting critical and immediate basic needs (i.e. health services, emergency aid, etc.) while at the same time addressing the long-term, structural factors that make poverty a chronic problem in the region. For instance, all CRS projects are designed to strengthen the ability of local communities and their organizations to meet their own needs and to work more effectively with their local governments; thus, reducing their reliance on international assistance.

Stories From Latin America and The Caribbean

Shining Light for Peru's Working Children

Lorena Garcia has a deep love and vision for Peru's street children. She sees endless potential and meets their needs with a little mothering.Read More »»

Guiding Away From Gangs in Guatemala

Based on a Harlem model, CRS' Guatemala youth training imparts vocational and leadership skills along with a path out of violence.Read More »»

Haiti Braces for Another Hurricane Season

Haiti continues cleanup from last hurricane season while bracing for the next big hit.Read More »»

Far-Flung Parishes Build Wells and Partnership

In a remote village, a Delaware-Guatemala partnership seeking clean water tapped into unexpected riches.Read More »»

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.Read More »»

Author Promotes Biodiversity to Fight Poverty

Rural families depend on a healthy environment both for survival and to grow a higher living standard.Read More »»

Interview With A Fair Trade College Ambassador

Valerie Lizarraga, a senior at the University of San Diego, talks about her role as a CRS Fair Trade Ambassador on her campus.Read More »»

Matchmaker Unites Farm Workers and Employers

Independent Agricultural Workers' Center recruits much-needed labor for U.S. farms while offering training, opportunity and hope to Mexican workers.Read More »»

Migrant Program Profits Both Sides of Border

CITA brings reliable, willing work force to U.S. growers while building trust and lasting labor relationships.Read More »»

Shining Light for Peru's Working Children

Lorena Garcia has a deep love and vision for Peru's street children. She sees endless potential and meets their needs with a little mothering.Read More »»

Guiding Away From Gangs in Guatemala

Based on a Harlem model, CRS' Guatemala youth training imparts vocational and leadership skills along with a path out of violence.Read More »»

Haiti Braces for Another Hurricane Season

Haiti continues cleanup from last hurricane season while bracing for the next big hit.Read More »»

Far-Flung Parishes Build Wells and Partnership

In a remote village, a Delaware-Guatemala partnership seeking clean water tapped into unexpected riches.Read More »»

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.Read More »»

Author Promotes Biodiversity to Fight Poverty

Rural families depend on a healthy environment both for survival and to grow a higher living standard.Read More »»

Interview With A Fair Trade College Ambassador

Valerie Lizarraga, a senior at the University of San Diego, talks about her role as a CRS Fair Trade Ambassador on her campus.Read More »»

Matchmaker Unites Farm Workers and Employers

Independent Agricultural Workers' Center recruits much-needed labor for U.S. farms while offering training, opportunity and hope to Mexican workers.Read More »»

Migrant Program Profits Both Sides of Border

CITA brings reliable, willing work force to U.S. growers while building trust and lasting labor relationships.Read More »»