Catholic Relief Services

Building Stronger Homes After Indonesia Quake

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:11:00 EST

CRS helps build quake-resistant homes in Indonesia, but the first step is temporary shelters for those who must wait to rebuild.

What We're Praying for This Week

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:11:00 EST

Find out how you can help change the world in less than five minutes.

Help for India's Flood Survivors

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:11:00 EST

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

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:11:00 EST

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

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:10:00 EST

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

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:10:00 EST

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

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:10:00 EST

An HIV program in Pakistan helps people once near death enjoy full and productive lives.

India Floods: 'No Jobs, No Crops, No Food'

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:10:00 EST

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

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:10:00 EST

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

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:10:00 EST

Over two days in Washington, AIDSRelief was praised for "doing the impossible."

Child Soldiers Fight to Regain Their Youth

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:10:00 EST

CRS partner Caritas offers a second chance at childhood for Congolese boys once forced to toil and fight for armed groups.

Drought-Stricken East Africa Fears Floods Next

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:10:00 EST

Severe drought has left millions of East Africans with little or no food, but coming El Ni�o rains may compound the crisis with flooding.

Faith Helps Filipinos Face Typhoon Tragedies

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:10:00 EST

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

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:10:00 EST

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

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:10:00 EST

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

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:10:00 EST

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

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:10:00 EST

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

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:10:00 EST

With millions left homeless, CRS and our partners seek more survivors and increase commitments to deliver help.

Wave of Destruction Hits Asia-Pacific Region

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:09:00 EST

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'

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:09:00 EST

Catholic Relief Services plans immediate and long-term relief to areas of Guatemala suffering from prolonged drought.

Simple Farming Delivers 10 Times the Corn

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:09:00 EST

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

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:09:00 EST

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

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:09:00 EST

In disaster-prone Java, children learn a song about protecting themselves during earthquakes.

Kenyan Herders Suffer From Drought

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:09:00 EST

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

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:09:00 EST

Before floods ruined his fields, G�rard 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

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:09:00 EST

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

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:09:00 EST

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

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:09:00 EST

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

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:09:00 EST

After 26 years with CRS, Walter Blake shares memories and lessons learned in the field.

Their Life Washed Away by Burkina's Floods

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:09:00 EST

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

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:09:00 EST

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

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:09:00 EST

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

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:09:00 EST

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

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:09:00 EST

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

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:09:00 EST

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

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:09:00 EST

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

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:09:00 EST

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

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:08:00 EST

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

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:08:00 EST

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

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:08:00 EST

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

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:08:00 EST

Thomas Awiapo believes the secret to solving the world's many and complex problems might be...you.

Disarming Disasters Before They Strike

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:08:00 EST

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

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:08:00 EST

Bihar, India, frequently floods during monsoon season. A partnership between MIT and CRS uses texting to help.

Lesotho Orphan: 'My Life Changed'

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:08:00 EST

Being orphaned by AIDS often means going hungry. And school is rarely an option. See the difference CRS makes.

Sheltering Pakistan's Displaced Families

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:08:00 EST

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

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:08:00 EST

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'

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:08:00 EST

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'

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:08:00 EST

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

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:08:00 EST

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

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:00 EST

Brenda Ndapasuwa takes you through a typical day in her life in Zimbabwe in celebration of International Youth Day.