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Rape in Congo: Grim Statistics, Tender Victims
Counselors in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, report that civilian men are joining the ranks of armed groups committing rapes. »»
What We're Praying for This Week
Find out how you can help change the world in less than five minutes. »»
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. »»
Afghanistan's Women Breadwinners Beat Hunger
In Afghanistan, impoverished women are escaping poverty and hunger through CRS-supported self-help groups. »»
Restoring Peace in Kenya
Watch this video to learn how CRS helped support peacebuilding activities in Kenya when violence erupted after a disputed presidential election. »»
Building Stronger Homes After Indonesia Quake
CRS helps build quake-resistant homes in Indonesia, but the first step is temporary shelters for those who must wait to rebuild. »»
Help for India's Flood Survivors
In India, thousands of people who were already living in dire poverty lost their homes to severe flooding. CRS is helping them start over. »»
Rwanda: An Unexpected Return on Investment
Neighbors who barely talked joined a CRS savings group, and found they enjoy each other's company as much as the loans. »»
From Tsunami to Earthquake: Indonesia Response
On the verge of wrapping up a five-year tsunami response, CRS calls staff back into action to help Indonesians affected by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake. »»
Midwest Diocese Helps Bear Haiti Burdens
An image of malnourished children compelled parishioners to look beyond their problems by reaching out to Haitians in dire need. »»
New Life for Pakistan's HIV Sufferers
An HIV program in Pakistan helps people once near death enjoy full and productive lives. »»
India Floods: 'No Jobs, No Crops, No Food'
Tens of thousands of impoverished villagers in Andhra Pradesh, India, escaped the flood with their lives and nothing else. »»
New Chances for Life and Education Renew Hope
A Kenyan mother too sick to support her family, much less cover fees for her children's schooling, now sees her once-distant dreams coming true. »»
Forum Highlights Progress in Combating HIV
Over two days in Washington, AIDSRelief was praised for "doing the impossible." »»
Child Soldiers Fight to Regain Their Youth
CRS partner Caritas offers a second chance at childhood for Congolese boys once forced to toil and fight for armed groups. »»
One Man's Mission: Stop Rape in Congo
Pick your armed group in Congo, and it is likely Honoré Bisimwa has talked to them. His job: Persuade them not to rape. »»
Congo Rape Counselor Offers Comfort, Confidentiality
A girl traumatized by a brutal crime and burdened with shame clings to the one woman she can trust. »»
Drought-Stricken East Africa Fears Floods Next
Severe drought has left millions of East Africans with little or no food, but coming El Niño rains may compound the crisis with flooding. »»
Faith Helps Filipinos Face Typhoon Tragedies
Thousands of people in the Philippines are undertaking a massive cleanup of their homes and neighborhoods after losing so much to two typhoons. »»
Kenyans Team Up to Fend Off Drought
Kenyans suffering from years of poor rains receive food vouchers from CRS in exchange for conservation work to reduce drought impact. »»
Countering Domestic Violence in Refugee Camps
Chantal's husband regularly beat her until a program in a Chadian camp for refugees began counseling him and authorities started arresting abusers. »»
Storms, Quakes Rock Asia-Pacific Regions
Typhoons, earthquakes and monsoon rains killed hundreds and left millions homeless in Southeast Asia, India and islands in the Pacific Rim. »»
Photo Tour: Aid Reaches Flooded Philippines
Massive flooding has killed over 250 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more. CRS and our partners are providing food and emergency supplies. »»
Seeking Survivors After Asian-Pacific Catastrophes
With millions left homeless, CRS and our partners seek more survivors and increase commitments to deliver help. »»
Wave of Destruction Hits Asia-Pacific Region
Catholic Relief Services has committed $1 million to a multi-pronged emergency response after a string of disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. »»
Malnutrition Looms Over Guatemala's 'Dry Corridor'
Catholic Relief Services plans immediate and long-term relief to areas of Guatemala suffering from prolonged drought. »»
Simple Farming Delivers 10 Times the Corn
Hoes, small pits and controlled planting are increasing crop yields by tenfold for Zimbabwean farmers using conservation agriculture techniques. »»
Giving Congo's Midwives A Helping Hand
Florence has been in labor for two days. But she's in luck. Trained midwives are helping her. Only one question remains: When will the baby arrive? »»
An 'Earthquake Song' for Indonesian Children
In disaster-prone Java, children learn a song about protecting themselves during earthquakes. »»
Kenyan Herders Suffer From Drought
A CRS staff member shares how the long drought in Kenya is making it difficult for her family and other Turkana villagers to survive. »»
After Burkina Flood, Hardier Rice From India
Before floods ruined his fields, Gérard thought he would have a bumper crop of rice. CRS has waded in to help him and hundreds of other farmers. »»
Haiti Co-Op Pins Recovery Hopes to Fair Trade
Haiti's once-thriving coffee industry suffered a severe downturn in the 1980s. Today, CRS is helping farmers revive this rich crop. »»
Guatemalans Make A Future By Saving for It
In Guatemala's western highlands, a group of HIV patients learns survival skills under a newly introduced microfinance model. »»
Hispanic Heritage Month History in the United States
More than 39 percent of U.S. Catholics are Hispanic. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Latinos' contribution to the building of this nation. »»
Witness to History, Compassion, Healing
After 26 years with CRS, Walter Blake shares memories and lessons learned in the field. »»
Their Life Washed Away by Burkina's Floods
When Adama woke up to 6 inches of floodwaters in her house, she had no idea that it would change the trajectory of her life. »»
Hispanic Heritage Month: Raising Awareness
The Catholic Church and CRS have witnessed important advances in Latin America and continue to serve the needs of its poorest communities. »»
Kenya Drought Now Affects Almost 4 Million
With CRS support, Church partners are helping drought-affected Kenyans buy needed food and better manage water and soil resources. »»
Massive Rainfall Floods Burkina Faso Capital
Church partner feeds victims, distributes blankets after flooding forces more than 100,000 people from their homes in Ouagadougou. »»
All in A Day's Work
CRS' Jasmine Bates embraces the very pitfalls and dangers that would turn many people away from helping the needy in Democratic Republic of the Congo. »»
Gambian Women Take Up Fight Against Malaria
In The Gambia, 18 women formed a group to save money. They soon began saving their community from malaria. »»
Indonesian Quake Victims Receive Immediate Help
A CRS team has already begun distributing clothing, blankets and other supplies even as it determines the full extent of the damage. »»
Learning Together in the Dominican Republic
A Dominican Republic education program helps poor street children choose a better path with health care, individual attention and support. »»
Classrooms Without Walls Fail Children
Grown-up orphan wonders how Ghana's children who are eager to learn, will get a proper education with no classrooms. »»
Tabasco Farmers Rebound After Historic Floods
In 2007, Tabasco, Mexico, lost most of its crops to severe floods. Today farmers are back in their fields and better prepared for future disasters. »»
How to 'MacGyver' Your Way Through An Emergency
Could you survive a cyclone in India or flooding in El Salvador? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on how to survive a major emergency? »»
Thomas Awiapo: Two By Two
Thomas Awiapo believes the secret to solving the world's many and complex problems might be…you. »»
Disarming Disasters Before They Strike
Amy Hilleboe, an expert on disaster risk reduction, explains why it's important for an entire community to be prepared for potential emergencies. »»
Cell Phones Help Bihar Fend Off Disaster
Bihar, India, frequently floods during monsoon season. A partnership between MIT and CRS uses texting to help. »»
Lesotho Orphan: 'My Life Changed'
Being orphaned by AIDS often means going hungry. And school is rarely an option. See the difference CRS makes. »»
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. »»
Cholera Risk Persists in Zimbabwe
Although cholera programs have drastically reduced cases in Zimbabwe in recent months, many fear a new outbreak when rains next arrive. »»
'Thanks for Giving Us Food'
In a Darfur refugee camp, a well deserved rest is interrupted by a teenage boy whose courage helps a CRS staffer see his work in a new light. »»
'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. »»
Battling HIV to Save Orphans
A veteran HIV and AIDS expert explains the plight of orphans and families affected by AIDS. »»
Spend A Day With A Zimbabwe Orphan On Twitter
Brenda Ndapasuwa takes you through a typical day in her life in Zimbabwe in celebration of International Youth Day. »»
Improving Education in Bangladesh
CRS works to advance education in Bangladesh by increasing children's access to education. »»
Advocates Deliver Care, Guidance to Zimbabwe Orphans
Profound hardships await Zimbabwe's legions of orphans, but so do effective programs and caregivers with open arms. »»
In Our Thoughts and Prayers
We mourn the loss of Mark Snyder, friend and colleague. Join us in our prayers for Mark and his family. »»
Sisters Grow Needed Food With 'Container Garden'
At age 89, Zimbabwean Agnes Moyo works a "container garden" to grow extra food for her sister and great-granddaughter. »»
Darfuri Students Return to School
School is back in session in Darfur, Sudan, but students displaced by the conflict need more classrooms, teachers and materials. »»
Parents Support Each Other and Kids With HIV
Mothers and guardians of children with HIV in Zimbabwe are coming together to improve care and reduce discrimination through frank talk. »»
College Network Brings World Into Focus
Across the United States, Catholic colleges are working to raise student awareness of humanitarian and social justice issues. »»
Fair Trade Coffee Strategy Secures Farmers' Profits
Coffee growers in southern Mexico increase their profits by roasting and marketing the beans themselves. »»
Students Find Fellowship With the World
Every year, graduate students who want to pursue careers in international development compete to enter CRS' fellowship program. »»
In Chad, Women Face Danger Collecting Firewood
In Chad, the simple task of gathering fuel is complicated by scarcity and the risk of sexual assault. »»
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. »»
Papal Encyclical Enlightens Social Teaching, Mission
In Pope Benedict XVI's Caritas in Veritate, CRS finds direction and encouragement for serving U.S. Catholics in global outreach. »»
In Gambia, Friend and Counselor Remembered
Tacko Baldeh, 20 years old and full of dreams, brought life and energy to her corner of The Gambia. »»
Help for Orphans Creates Hope
Free school supplies, supplemental food, bedding and medical care turn life around for two orphaned brothers—one living with HIV—in Tanzania. »»
In Nigeria, Orphans Raise Themselves
Millions of African children have been orphaned by AIDS. Some in Nigeria have found a way to survive, with the help of the Diocese of Otukpo. »»
Darfur's Urgent Needs Continue
Additional financial resources are critical to fill gaps resulting from the recent expulsion of aid agencies from Sudan. »»
In Nigeria, Helping Orphans Help Themselves
When Abel's father died, he became the man of the house. With no income and four siblings to feed, how was this orphan going to get by? »»
Shining Light for Peru's Working Children
Lorena Garcia has a deep love and vision for Peru's street children. She sees endless potential and meets their needs with a little mothering. »»
Guiding Away From Gangs in Guatemala
Based on a Harlem model, CRS' Guatemala youth training imparts vocational and leadership skills along with a path out of violence. »»
Trafficking in Moldova: 'Shocking Situation'
Moldova serves as a hub for human traffickign. Staff reports: "This tiny little country is being devastated by this phenomenon." »»
Fair Trade: Beyond Dollars and Cents
Hosting one of the largest fair trade sales in the country, a Dayton, Ohio, community learns that solidarity means as much at home as abroad. »»
Protecting Young Women From Human Traffickers
In war-torn parts of Eastern Europe, CRS gives young women information and career alternatives to help them from falling prey to human traffickers. »»
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. »»
A New Chapter for Refugee Students in Egypt
Sudanese and Iraqi families that fled war face a new challenge in Egypt: paying for education. Tuition vouchers keep their children in school. »»
Haiti Braces for Another Hurricane Season
Haiti continues cleanup from last hurricane season while bracing for the next big hit. »»
HIV Caregiver in Chad: Counselor, Healer, Hero
"Mary" didn't want anything to do with Monique. But when her family left her, Monique was the only person who was there. »»
Millions Suffering in Wake of Bangladesh Cyclone
Three million staggered by a storm that washed away homes, contaminated drinking water, and wiped out rice crops. »»
Far-Flung Parishes Build Wells and Partnership
In a remote village, a Delaware-Guatemala partnership seeking clean water tapped into unexpected riches. »»
In Cameroon, Fighting Corruption, Building Integrity
The Church and its schools unite to change attitudes about theft and bribery. »»
After Trauma, Iraqi Refugees Look for Healing
Iraqi refugees who have suffered kidnappings, beatings and worse discover ways to share stories, find support—and start to rebuild their lives. »»
Radios Bring Civic Education to Southern Sudan
Sudanese across the south are using hand-cranked radios to become more informed citizens by listening to and discussing civic education broadcasts. »»
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. »»
Sri Lanka War Survivors Stranded in Camps
A quarter of a million Sri Lankans are in dire need of food, water and medical attention after long civil war. »»
Making Life A Little Easier for Orphans
Used to growling stomachs and being chased from school, orphans in Tanzania and across Africa are desperate for the help CRS and our partners provide. »»
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. »»
Rwandan Genocide Reawakened, Then Reshaped CRS
In the sobering aftermath of the Rwandan genocide, CRS rediscovered a gem and a path forward—Catholic social teaching. »»
Living With HIV: 'The Truth Sets Me Free'
Faced with a string of tragedies, one Kenyan woman taps her Catholic faith to live positively with HIV and encourage others to do the same. »»
Stronger in Gambia, Despite HIV
For caregivers in The Gambia, dealing with HIV patients can be impossible until a more complicated problem is solved. »»
Pope Benedict XVI in the Holy Land
As the Holy Father visits the land where Jesus walked, CRS shares Pope Benedict's hopes for peace. »»
Sudan Emergency—Your Help Is Urgently Needed
CRS remains operational and firmly committed to serving more than 420,000 people across Sudan. »»
Saying 'No' to 'The Cut' in Kenya
Kenyan communities find an alternative to female circumcision that upholds tradition and girls' health. »»
Safe Jobs for Moldova's Vulnerable Young Women
Moldovan women who can't find work often sink into poverty—and sometimes slavery. CRS' Jobs Plus program helps them help themselves. »»
World Malaria Day: Help Fight a Killer
April 25 is World Malaria Day. Malaria expert Mary Hennigan discusses the impact of malaria on communities, and CRS' work to combat the disease. »»
