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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...More
Living Amid War in Ukraine
Families in bombed neighborhoods navigate uncertainty while trying to maintain their lives and rebuild their damaged properties.More
Gaining Food and Shelter in Central African Republic
Conflict makes work and travel a perilous prospect for families trying to make a living under uncertain security conditions.More
Global Emergency Update August 2021
On August 14, 2021, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti at 8:30 a.m. GMT, about 80 miles west of Port‑au‑Prince, in Nippes department. Catholic Relief Services and our partners are already at work to meet people’s immediate needs for food and shelter.More
Nepal Retrofits Homes After Earthquake
CRS supports mason training so Nepalese can rebuild and retain valuable skills for future livelihoods.More
Shelter for Displaced Filipino Families
CRS responds after violent conflict drives people from their homes into makeshift tent cities.More
Reducing Risk in Disaster-Prone Regions of Vietnam
CRS emergency shelter response helps residents build resilience as storms like Typhoon Damrey become more frequent, severe.More