Stories From Senegal
View All Stories »Flood Turns Senegal Town Into Fetid Swamp
A CRS health worker stepped in to guide cleanup crews in removing garbage and septic waste to make streets safe again. »»
Savings Plans the Poor Can Bank On
Community-led savings and lending groups are helping East Africans lift themselves out of poverty penny by penny. »»
Better Rice Eases Hunger Fears in Gambia
Amie Bayo, a rice farmer in The Gambia, saw her rice crop take off thanks to fertilizer from CRS. »»
Microfinance Helps Others Help Themselves
Microfinance programs offer ways for even the poorest families to save money, access loans and improve their lives. »»
Understanding West Africa's Rising Food Prices
The complex and varied reasons for the rise in food prices in West Africa may surprise you. »»
