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April 8, 2024
Six Months On, CRS Expands Humanitarian Operations in Gaza; Calls for Immediate End to Violence
Additional CRS distribution sites, offices, warehouses established, but more aid neededMore
March 19, 2024
9 Things to Know about Gaza Right Now
With no safe space left, Gaza has become one of the most dangerous places in the world for civilians. For five months, the people of Gaza have been subjected to unrelenting deadly violence from which they have no safe haven. There must be an immediate end to the violence that...
January 26, 2024
Reflections from the Holy Land
CRS President Sean Callahan shares insights from his visit to Gaza, Jerusalem, West Bank, Jordan and Egypt.
January 17, 2024
Improving Access to Quality Health Care in Yemen
In communities stressed by conflict, CRS and Caritas ensure that health care facilities remain open and operating.
December 21, 2023
CRS Warns of Life-Threatening Food Shortage in Gaza After Report Reveals Risk of Famine
Report warns entire population of Gaza - about 2.2 million people - in danger of high levels of hungerMore
December 19, 2023
Market Monitoring Dashboards: The One-Stop Data Shop
Market Monitoring Dashboards enable tracking and forecasting of key prices, offering data-driven decision making in programming design and proposals.
December 15, 2023
Youth Unemployment Tied to Health Care in Yemen
The effort to improve youth training and increase job skills also strengthens a health system struggling with staff shortages.
November 28, 2023
CRS Welcomes Temporary Pause in Fighting in Gaza but Renews Calls for End to Violence
CRS issued a statement on the temporary pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas.More
November 22, 2023
Snapshot of Life in Gaza
Residents describe their lives and living conditions since the start of the conflict in the Holy Land.
November 8, 2023
One Month After Deadly Conflict Began in the Holy Land, CRS Calls for an Immediate End to Violence
"An immediate cessation of hostilities is urgent before more innocent civilians are killed."More
