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South Sudan Road Work Fosters Resilience and Peace
Communities work on infrastructure projects that decrease the impact of floods and droughts while providing safer connections to larger cities.
Catholic Relief Services Condemns Killing of Aid Workers in Ethiopia
Young Rwandan Entrepreneurs Receive Business Boost
With COVID-19 hitting many fledgling operations hard, CRS and our partners offer a way to sustain and grow struggling enterprises.
Understanding Trauma to End Conflict in South Sudan
Ethnic groups seeking peace find forgiveness and mediation are tools that benefit all sides.
South Sudanese Communities Build a Road and Peace
By working together on a project that benefits all, longtime rivals found common ground and began a peacebuilding process.
Thriving Despite HIV in Kenya
Support and understanding enables families to grow and sustain healthy lives.
Peer Groups Help Reduce HIV Illness in Kenya
Honesty and support improve lives and encourage young people with HIV to make plans for a long future.
Savings Groups Spur Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
With access to financial services a major challenge, CRS’ savings groups enable participants to better manage finances and grow sustainable livelihoods.
Savings-led Microfinance Helps Nigerians Build Business
Access to financial services enables savings group members to increase earnings that in turn fuel more savings and investments.
Innovative Farming Practices Increase Crop Yields in Nigeria
As farmers learn new techniques and use higher quality seed, they’re seeing more crops per acre and passing on new methods to others.