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Latin America and The Carribean

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Catholic Relief Services programming in Latin America and the Caribbean focuses on meeting critical and immediate basic needs (i.e. health services, emergency aid, etc.) while at the same time addressing the long-term, structural factors that make poverty a chronic problem in the region. For instance, all CRS projects are designed to strengthen the ability of local communities and their organizations to meet their own needs and to work more effectively with their local governments; thus, reducing their reliance on international assistance.

Stories From Latin America and The Caribbean

Not Just About the Coffee

An innovative alliance improves the lives of thousands of rural coffee growers in Nicaragua and helps them turn the corner to profitability.Read More »»

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.Read More »»

Facing A Food Crisis in Haiti

With food prices soaring and frustration mounting, Haitians take to the street in protest. CRS is calling for more resources and long-term solutions.Read More »»

World Water Day: Liquid Gold

CRS is bringing a wealth of benefits to poor communities worldwide by providing easy access to clean, fresh water.Read More »»

Floods Wreak Havoc in Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador

CRS relief staff are assessing needs and distributing supplies to families who lost homes, crops and livestock.Read More »»

A One-Of-A-Kind Home in Guyana

Residents with HIV come to St. Vincent Care Centre wilted physically and mentally. Yet, adherence to medication is their greatest hurdle.Read More »»

Guatemalan's Work Is Grounded in Her Past

Lucrecia Oliva discusses her experience — and her work with CRS — for an Operation Rice Bowl speakers' tour.Read More »»

Recovering From Nature's Wrath

Thousands of residents in Mexico and the Caribbean battled massive floods. Now in the second phase of recovery, CRS continues to aid needy families.Read More »»

Fighting HIV Discrimination in Guatemala

In a country with a growing HIV problem, CRS and Hospicio San Jose provide treatment, fight ignorance and help patients embrace life.Read More »»

Not Just About the Coffee

An innovative alliance improves the lives of thousands of rural coffee growers in Nicaragua and helps them turn the corner to profitability.Read More »»

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.Read More »»

Facing A Food Crisis in Haiti

With food prices soaring and frustration mounting, Haitians take to the street in protest. CRS is calling for more resources and long-term solutions.Read More »»

World Water Day: Liquid Gold

CRS is bringing a wealth of benefits to poor communities worldwide by providing easy access to clean, fresh water.Read More »»

Floods Wreak Havoc in Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador

CRS relief staff are assessing needs and distributing supplies to families who lost homes, crops and livestock.Read More »»

A One-Of-A-Kind Home in Guyana

Residents with HIV come to St. Vincent Care Centre wilted physically and mentally. Yet, adherence to medication is their greatest hurdle.Read More »»

Guatemalan's Work Is Grounded in Her Past

Lucrecia Oliva discusses her experience — and her work with CRS — for an Operation Rice Bowl speakers' tour.Read More »»

Recovering From Nature's Wrath

Thousands of residents in Mexico and the Caribbean battled massive floods. Now in the second phase of recovery, CRS continues to aid needy families.Read More »»

Fighting HIV Discrimination in Guatemala

In a country with a growing HIV problem, CRS and Hospicio San Jose provide treatment, fight ignorance and help patients embrace life.Read More »»