Stories From Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza
No 'Staff of Life' to Lean On
Because it imports most of its food, the Middle East is especially vulnerable to changes in the food market. »»
CRS Food Experts Warn of Impending 'Cascade of Hunger'
A worldwide food crisis prompts leaders to seek solutions in the hopes of averting famine, discontent and violence. »»
'They Think We're Crazy': Holy Land Peacemakers
A Palestinian and an Israeli who lost loved ones to the conflict share the stories of their pain — and their friendship. »»
Building Understanding, One E-Mail at A Time
Palestinian and American youth build bridges of understanding through a CRS program that connects teenagers from different cultures. »»
Letter From Bethlehem
There are carols and church processions at Christmas in Bethlehem. But there is also great suffering as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues. »»
Fruits of the Holy Land
Traditional farming and crafts are bringing Palestinian and Israeli women together in Galilee. »»
Growing Up in Gaza: A Story of Perseverance and Hope
Born in a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza, CRS' field manager Omar Shaban shares his inspiration for life in this embattled land. »»
Peace in the Holy Land: Investing in Youth Leaders
University students regroup for peace at a CRS youth leadership camp in Gaza. »»
West Bank Students March to Call for Palestinian Unity
Students, teachers and parents in the West Bank held a candlelight march, calling for Palestinian unity. »»
O Little Town of Bethlehem
After a trip to the Holy Land, Elizabeth Griffin reflects on the impact of the barrier wall that divides Bethlehem. »»
Learning to Grow
CRS provides women in the West Bank with the skills they need in order to reliably produce enough food for their families. »»
CRS Housing Project Gives New Hope to Herders
Looking at Abdoulla Issa Khdour' family, it's hard to imagine that they lived in a cave for more than a decade. »»
Deja Vu As Humanitarian Situaion in Gaza Unravels
G. Jefferson Price III reflects on how conditions in Gaza have not improved since he was there 23 years ago. Instead they have become worse. »»
Palestinian Infrastructure for Needed Employment
CRS is working in parts of Bethlehem and Hebron to restore educational facilities - just one victim of ongoing tensions in the region. »»
Food for Work/Food for Training
The Food for Work/Training project aims to maintain the dignity of needy Palestinian people by offering food in exchange for work and training. »»
Cyber Bridges: Quest for Peace
Instead of enjoying their childhood, many Palestinian youth, like Nicholas spend most of their time dreaming about living in a peaceful world. »»
