Stories From Mexico

Hispanic Heritage Month: Raising Awareness

The Catholic Church and CRS have witnessed important advances in Latin America and continue to serve the needs of its poorest communities. »»

Tabasco Farmers Rebound After Historic Floods

In 2007, Tabasco, Mexico, lost most of its crops to severe floods. Today farmers are back in their fields and better prepared for future disasters. »»

Fair Trade Coffee Strategy Secures Farmers' Profits

Coffee growers in southern Mexico increase their profits by roasting and marketing the beans themselves. »»

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. »»

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. »»

Migrant Program Profits Both Sides of Border

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

Microfinance Helps Others Help Themselves

Microfinance programs offer ways for even the poorest families to save money, access loans and improve their lives. »»

Tortilla Business Builds On Microfinance Loan

A small loan from the EnComun de la Frontera microfinance project helps a Mexican family's tortilla business flourish. »»

Small Loan Profits Coffee Crop, Growers

Southern Mexico coffee growers increase the profitability of their beans by roasting and marketing the product themselves. »»

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. »»

Help Small Farmers Earn A Fair Profit

Help farmers learn about sustainable agriculture techniques and work to diversify their production and find new markets. »»

Impressions From Tabasco in Peril

View a firsthand account of the devastation affecting thousands of families after massive flooding. »»

$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. »»

Walking in the Shoes of A Migrant

CRS Volunteer Megan Marshall decided to follow the path that many migrants take as they make the journey northward in search of a better life. »»

Walking in the Shoes of Migrants: Our Journey Continues

CRS Volunteer Megan Marshall decided to follow the path that many migrants take as they make the journey northward in search of a better life. »»

Apples Good Enough to Live On

With the end of the decade-long drought and a little help from apple growers in Washington State, many farmers are facing a brighter future. »»