News and Stories: El Salvador
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March 22, 2017
CRS Remembers Legacy of Blessed Oscar Romero During Lent
CRS continues to work for justice in El Salvador.More
November 22, 2016
News We're Reading Now (Week of Nov 21, 2016)
The top news stories and trends our media team is following.More
November 2, 2016
The Climate Change Connection: Cashing in on Cacao & Chocolate
Farmers in El Salvador are turning to cacao, a cash crop with historic ties to the region and the potential to simultaneously help people and the environment.
July 28, 2016
CRS Applauds the Expansion of the Central American Refugee Resettlement Program
Obama Administration announced the expansion of its Central American refugee program.More
July 25, 2016
Building Up Youth and Communities in El Salvador
CRS YouthBuild program helps young people in El Salvador gain confidence, and receive life and job skills training.
January 6, 2016
CRS Calls On Obama Administration to Protect Children Fleeing Central America
CRS denounces decision to round up and deport Central Americans.More
December 8, 2015
Year of Mercy and Freedom From Fear
Pilgrimages take many forms—as do the angels who help along the way.
October 19, 2015
Experience, Expertise and Emergency Response: Help and Hope for People in Crisis
Catholic Relief Services is currently responding to emergencies in more than 18 countries on four continents. Our most recent responses are to Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines, to Hurricane Patricia in...
May 23, 2015
Archbishop Oscar Romero a 'Beacon of Light' for Charity
On the day of Archbishop Oscar Romero's beatification, we look back at his legacy and share a personal reflection on his life.More
June 14, 2014
Salvadoran Youth Find Alternatives to Violence, Gangs
They say you can never really leave the gang. But that's not always true. Although he almost died trying, Manuel* got out, and now he's trying to help others in his community do the same.
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