Doreen Arinaitwe Kahilgwa Doreen Arinaitwe Kahilgwa

Ugandan Teacher Thankful for Support

As a child, Doreen was orphaned and left to care for her younger brother. CRS programs gave her hope and support that turned her life around.

Indonesia Tsunami Memories: 'One Human Family'

As five years of tsunami recovery draw to a close, CRS Indonesia staff share their memories.

What We're Praying for This Week

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Stories From the Field

Drought Poses Fatal Threat to Kenyans With HIV

Lasting drought has hurt all Kenyans, but it's particularly dangerous for people whose lives depend on an abundant food supply.Read More »»

Guatemala Visit Grows American Teen's 'Family'

During a visit to a partner diocese in Guatemala, an American teen makes an unexpected discovery: open hearts in the midst of poverty.Read More »»

A CRS Donor Gives Thanks

Loyal donor, Mrs. Monica Shumann of Virginia, shares with us what she is most thankful for this year.Read More »»

Thankful for Family in Senegal

Meet Camara, staff member of CRS Senegal, who shares a little about his life and why he feels so blessed this Thanksgiving season.Read More »»

Partnership Between U.S. and India Born of Compassion

Two dioceses a world away come together in friendship and solidarity in the wake of the tsunami.Read More »»

What We're Thankful for This Week

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we wanted to take this opportunity to count our many blessings.Read More »»

What We're Praying for This Week

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

Thanksgiving Blessings From Kenya

Listen to thanksgiving blessings from CRS staff in Kenya.Read More »»

Cornell and CRS Take on Africa Food Crisis

Computer-based education modules created by Cornell University and CRS are helping poor farmers to restore healthy cassava fields in Africa.Read More »»

Drought Poses Fatal Threat to Kenyans With HIV

Lasting drought has hurt all Kenyans, but it's particularly dangerous for people whose lives depend on an abundant food supply.Read More »»

Guatemala Visit Grows American Teen's 'Family'

During a visit to a partner diocese in Guatemala, an American teen makes an unexpected discovery: open hearts in the midst of poverty.Read More »»

A CRS Donor Gives Thanks

Loyal donor, Mrs. Monica Shumann of Virginia, shares with us what she is most thankful for this year.Read More »»

Thankful for Family in Senegal

Meet Camara, staff member of CRS Senegal, who shares a little about his life and why he feels so blessed this Thanksgiving season.Read More »»

Partnership Between U.S. and India Born of Compassion

Two dioceses a world away come together in friendship and solidarity in the wake of the tsunami.Read More »»

What We're Thankful for This Week

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we wanted to take this opportunity to count our many blessings.Read More »»

What We're Praying for This Week

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

Thanksgiving Blessings From Kenya

Listen to thanksgiving blessings from CRS staff in Kenya.Read More »»

Cornell and CRS Take on Africa Food Crisis

Computer-based education modules created by Cornell University and CRS are helping poor farmers to restore healthy cassava fields in Africa.Read More »»


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