Stories From Pakistan
View All Stories »New Life for Pakistan's HIV Sufferers
An HIV program in Pakistan helps people once near death enjoy full and productive lives. »»
Sheltering Pakistan's Displaced Families
CRS has built thousands of thatched-roof shelters for Pakistanis forced to flee war. As some return home, CRS is committed to helping them start over. »»
'I Wanted to Write My Name'
Accelerated literacy classes offer Afghan refugee women a chance to get an education and skills that help them earn extra money for their families. »»
Pakistan Village Enjoys Clean Water, Better Health
In drought-prone Sindh province, CRS Pakistan helps villages get fair access to limited water resources, and clean drinking water. »»
CRS Provides Shelter to Thousands in Pakistan
Violence in Pakistan has made 3 million people homeless. Host communities struggle to shelter them, but resources are running out. »»
Quake Survivors Replant Lives on Broken Land
Three years after a devastating earthquake, women in Kashmir and Pakistan learn gardening tips and reap more than vegetables. »»
Desperate Pakistanis Flee Fighting in Swat Valley
Pakistan refugees from the Swat Valley flood into camps to escape fighting between government forces and the Taliban. »»
Traditional Skills, New Freedoms
In Pakistan, Afghan refugee women gain financial and social freedom through a CRS skills training and basic education program. »»
Shelters Ease Shock of Pakistan Quake
When a recent earthquake in Pakistan killed Ata's father and severely damaged his house, CRS responded with warm shelter for the coming winter. »»
Pakistan Earthquake Puts Women, Kids at Risk
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Pakistan leaves thousands homeless as winter cold threatens lives and health. »»
In Exile, Afghan Women Find Unexpected Freedoms
Skills training and basic education classes bring freedom, confidence and business opportunities to Afghan refugee women in urban Pakistan. »»
Dangerous Roads No Obstacle for CRS Driver
Where CRS builds schools in remote mountain villages in northern Pakistan, CRS driver Fayyaz goes with no fear. »»
A Classroom Revolution in Pakistan
In mountain villages affected by the October 2005 earthquake in Pakistan, CRS helps teachers spare the rod. »»
In Pakistan's Hills, No Longer Left Behind
It takes eight men to carry a roof truss over steep mountain paths, yet villagers in northern Pakistan labor happily to help CRS build schools. »»
World Water Day: Liquid Gold
CRS is bringing a wealth of benefits to poor communities worldwide by providing easy access to clean, fresh water. »»
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. »»
CRS Continues Aid During Relentless Monsoons
CRS and our partners are providing emergency relief to thousands of desperate, flood-stricken families in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan. »»
Clean Water, Shelter Critical After Flooding
Catholic Relief Services is on the ground, providing emergency supplies to thousands of families affected by Cyclone Yemyin. »»
Relief On Its Way in South Asia Monsoons Region
CRS and partners respond to relentless monsoon floods that have uprooted the lives of millions of people in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. »»
Shelter Is Everything to Pakistani Family
At the one-year anniversary of the Kashmir earthquake, learn how CRS is helping to rebuild communities and buoying the spirit of hope. »»
