Catholic Relief Services

'I'm Fit!': Help for Orphans Creates Hope

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST

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

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:07:00 EST

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

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:06:00 EST

Additional financial resources are critical to fill gaps resulting from the recent expulsion of aid agencies from Sudan.

In Nigeria, Helping Orphans Help Themselves

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:06:00 EST

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

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:06:00 EST

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

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:06:00 EST

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'

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:06:00 EST

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

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:06:00 EST

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

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:06:00 EST

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

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:06:00 EST

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

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:06:00 EST

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

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:06:00 EST

Haiti continues cleanup from last hurricane season while bracing for the next big hit.

HIV Caregiver in Chad: Counselor, Healer, Hero

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:06:00 EST

"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

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:06:00 EST

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

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:06:00 EST

In a remote village, a Delaware-Guatemala partnership seeking clean water tapped into unexpected riches.

In Cameroon, Fighting Corruption, Building Integrity

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:06:00 EST

The Church and its schools unite to change attitudes about theft and bribery.

After Trauma, Iraqi Refugees Look for Healing

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:06:00 EST

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

Sun, 31 May 2009 11:05:00 EST

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

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:05:00 EST

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

Thu, 28 May 2009 03:05:00 EST

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

Mon, 25 May 2009 11:05:00 EST

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.

Battling AIDS' Stigma in Egypt

Thu, 21 May 2009 09:05:00 EST

A compassionate doctor reaches out to people rejected by society.

Desperate Pakistanis Flee Fighting in Swat Valley

Tue, 19 May 2009 02:05:00 EST

Pakistan refugees from the Swat Valley flood into camps to escape fighting between government forces and the Taliban.

Rwandan Genocide Reawakened, Then Reshaped CRS

Tue, 19 May 2009 01:05:00 EST

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'

Mon, 18 May 2009 09:05:00 EST

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

Mon, 11 May 2009 01:05:00 EST

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

Mon, 04 May 2009 10:05:00 EST

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

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:04:00 EST

CRS remains operational and firmly committed to serving more than 420,000 people across Sudan.

Saying 'No' to 'The Cut' in Kenya

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:04:00 EST

Kenyan communities find an alternative to female circumcision that upholds tradition and girls' health.

Safe Jobs for Moldova's Vulnerable Young Women

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:04:00 EST

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

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:04:00 EST

April 25 is World Malaria Day. Malaria expert Mary Hennigan discusses the impact of malaria on communities, and CRS' work to combat the disease.

Italy Quake Relief Enters Second Phase

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:04:00 EST

Workers are assessing needs in 46 parishes and collaborating with communities, parishes and local authorities to assist in reconstruction support.

Traditional Skills, New Freedoms

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:04:00 EST

In Pakistan, Afghan refugee women gain financial and social freedom through a CRS skills training and basic education program.

Refugee Mom Seeks Reunion With Son

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:04:00 EST

Shelter offers rare security for an Iraqi refugee who fled to Lebanon and lost a son to kidnappers.

Savings Plans the Poor Can Bank On

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:04:00 EST

Community-led savings and lending groups are helping East Africans lift themselves out of poverty penny by penny.

Divine Intervention Inspires Chocolate Sales

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:04:00 EST

Students at a Seattle Catholic high school sell 38,000 fair trade Divine Chocolate bars as part of our Raise Money Right contest.

U.S. Catholics Reach Out to Italy's Quake Victims

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:04:00 EST

Prayers and funds support Caritas workers responding to a Monday earthquake that has so far left 200 dead and thousands injured and homeless.

They Call Themselves 'Catholics'

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:04:00 EST

Asked who built her well, the Ethiopian woman replied, "They call themselves Catholics. I'm not sure exactly what that means, but... ."

In Sierra Leone, Pregnant and Praying for Success

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:04:00 EST

Sierra Leone has the highest maternal mortality rate in the world. It's especially dangerous for pregnant women in remote areas.

Building Eco-Friendly Classrooms in Darfur

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:04:00 EST

Non-wood-burning brick-making technology allows Sudanese to build schools without destroying badly needed trees.

Wells Tap Clean Water, Better Health

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:03:00 EST

After learning of northern Ghana's guinea worm troubles, a parish helped build fresh water wells. See the difference clean water makes.

Iraqi Refugees Flee Stress, Fear

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:03:00 EST

Leaving home brought new perils until refugees found haven with CRS and Caritas in Lebanon.

Author Promotes Biodiversity to Fight Poverty

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:03:00 EST

Rural families depend on a healthy environment both for survival and to grow a higher living standard.

Malaria Project Battles Angola's #1 Killer

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:03:00 EST

More than 17,000 Angolans will benefit from education, training, medicine and and mosquito nets to fight malaria.

Study Ebroad Connects Students to the World

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:03:00 EST

An innovative online program connects college students in the United States with international development experts around the world.

Mali Women Craft Fair Trade Comeback

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:03:00 EST

Artisans create beauty and fair trade business after fistula illness leaves them isolated from family and friends.

Cameroon Villages Seek Cut of Forest Resources

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:03:00 EST

Cameroon villagers learn to access and manage their precious forest resources.

Tuberculosis Makes Filipinos Their Brothers' Keepers

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:03:00 EST

Tuberculosis remains a major threat in 22 developing nations, including the Philippines, but people are taking charge of their community's health.

Washing Away Poverty in East Africa

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:03:00 EST

By integrating water projects with health, finance and other services, CRS is helping East African communities lift themselves out of poverty.

Pope Benedict XVI's Lenten Address

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:03:00 EST

Pope Benedict XVI encourages the faithful to follow the tradition of fasting and prayer in the service of God.