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Thanks in Action is Thanksgiving Lived

Father David Garcia finds that examining the magnitude of global troubles can inspire a heart of thanksgiving and compassion.

What We're Thankful for This Week

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

What We're Praying for This Week

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

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Stories From the Field

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 »»

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 »»

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.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 »»

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.Read More »»

Afghanistan's Women Breadwinners Beat Hunger

In Afghanistan, impoverished women are escaping poverty and hunger through CRS-supported self-help groups.Read More »»

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.Read More »»

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.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 »»

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 »»

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.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 »»

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.Read More »»

Afghanistan's Women Breadwinners Beat Hunger

In Afghanistan, impoverished women are escaping poverty and hunger through CRS-supported self-help groups.Read More »»

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.Read More »»

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.Read More »»


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