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July 22, 2014
Disasters Threaten South Sudan, Central African Republic
Dear Friend,
Responding to emergencies is one of the most important jobs we have at Catholic Relief Services. Many are high-profile events covered extensively in the media, like the tsunami in the Indian Ocean, the earthquake in Haiti or Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. But many are...
July 2, 2014
CRS Joins Groundbreaking Alliance to Support Millions of Farmers Facing Climate Change
CRS has joined an African Union partnership – along with eight other agencies – to reach millions of rural families with climate-smart agriculture approaches that will allow them to produce nutritious and environmentally sustainable crops.More
June 9, 2014
CRS to Distribute Over 1 Million Mosquito Nets in the Gambia
As part of CRS' ongoing emphasis on malaria prevention, CRS will distribute more than 1 million treated bed nets to prevent malaria in the Gambia.More
May 15, 2014
A Young Man’s Courage to Fight for Peace in Central African Republic
Mohamed's radio program promotes messages of peace.More
May 7, 2014
Tragedy and Help: One Family's Story in Central African Republic
Nathalie and her family were forced from their home by violence in the Central African Republic, and now live on food they receive from Caritas, with support from CRS.More
May 1, 2014
U.S. Should Help Restore Peace in Central African Republic, CRS Tells Congress
In live testimony before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee, CRS' Scott Campbell urged lawmakers to help restore peace in the Central African Republic.More
April 14, 2014
CRS Responds to Deadly Ebola Outbreak in West Africa
CRS is responding to the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa that has claimed more than 120 lives.More
April 4, 2014
In Midst of Central African Republic Violence, Workshops Aim to Restore Peace
In the midst of the current violence in the Central African Republic, CRS holds workshops to help restore peace.More
April 3, 2014
Rwanda 20 Years After Genocide
Forgiveness. It's perhaps one of the most challenging of the Christian values. It's difficult to fathom a woman turning to the man who killed her entire family and saying, "I have forgiven you."
Yet that is what is happening in Rwanda, with the support of Catholic Relief Services....
March 24, 2014
Christian and Muslim Leaders Work Together to Build Peace in Central African Republic
In violence-torn Central African Republic, where tensions between Christians and Muslims are high, Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga and Imam Kobine Layama are working together to build peace.More