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World Water Day Is March 22
World Water Day reminds us how rare clean water sources are in much of the world, and how many parts of life are improved when water is made available. »»
Where There's No Tap to Turn On
A photo gallery highlighting global water problems and CRS' solutions to provide more access to safe water for millions of people. »»
Water is Essential to Haiti Recovery
Water and sanitation projects save lives after the 7.0-magnitude earthquake destroyed most of the water infrastructure in Haiti's capital. »»
Shoring Up Haiti's Water Resources
Paul Hicks, CRS' coordinator for the Global Water Initiative, is currently in Haiti. He speaks about the importance of water in an emergency. »»
What We're Praying for This Week
Find out how you can help change the world in less than five minutes. »»
Help the Poor Through Prayer and Almsgiving
Operation Rice Bowl helps Catholics learn about global hunger and assist those in need. »»
Paging Dr. Haloka: More HIV Care for Zambians
Zambians with HIV receive exceptional medical care thanks to a new AIDSRelief-supported HIV residency program for local doctors. »»
What We're Praying for This Week
Find out how you can help change the world in less than five minutes. »»
Water Project Brings Relief to Parched Village
Protecting Kenyans from long treks and even crocodiles, a dam, two wells and three pumps give drought-affected villagers access to precious water. »»
Taking the Long View for Haiti
With donations topping $90 million and donors still giving, CRS looks ahead to new phases in the Haiti response. »»
Prayers and Support Urged for Chile
CRS will assist Caritas with relief efforts following the massive earthquake that struck the country Saturday. »»
Helping Hands for Haiti
Your continued generosity is enabling CRS to make a real difference in Haiti. Learn more about our work in the aftermath of January's earthquake. »»
Excerpts From the Pope's Lenten Message for 2010
The Holy Father notes that true justice requires faith in God, whose love is manifest in charity, gift and salvation. »»
Haiti Rebuild Presents A 'Herculean Task'
Cleaning up and using improved building material and procedures is the easy part. Knowing whom to ask for permission to build is another story. »»
Haiti Month One: Food for Half a Million
Food distributions continue as CRS looks ahead to improved shelters for Haitians awaiting the rainy season. »»
Letter From Haiti: Thank You All
A CRS staffer writes to donors to update them on what their gifts mean to the people of Haiti. »»
Churches Become HIV Clinics in South Africa
In South Africa, the devastating impact of HIV and AIDS led the Catholic Church to become a primary provider of antiretroviral therapy and HIV care. »»
HIV Healing Now in Local Church Hands
The Church's success in South Africa is sending people with HIV to what may seem an unusual place for exceptional care and treatment—their parish. »»
Prayer, Education and Youth Ministry Resources on Haiti
CRS has prepared resources that can be used as we join in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Haiti. »»
Haiti Survivor Describes 'Apocalypse'
CRS Haiti's Karel Zelenka, who himself survived the earthquake, says the aid response has been amazing but there's still much to be done. »»
CRS Responds to the Haiti Earthquake
The Catholic Church through CRS continues to deliver food, shelter and medical care to Port-au-Prince earthquake survivors. »»
Funeral for Haiti Archbishop
More than 1,000 mourners gathered to honor the memories of two clergymen killed in the January 12 Port-au-Prince earthquake. »»
Haiti: 'I've Never Seen Anything Like This'
Returning from Haiti, CRS President Ken Hackett describes scenes of terrible hardship and amazing relief efforts. »»
Haitian Clergy Mourned at Funeral Mass
Amid ongoing Haiti relief efforts, CRS officials join mourners at the funeral of Port-au-Prince's archbishop and vicar general. »»
Food for 50,000 at Haiti Camp
Along with a massive food distribution, CRS is working with Haitian parishes to set up aid distribution points throughout the capital city. »»
All-Out Effort for Haiti
Pictures tell a tale of massive destruction and relentless efforts to deliver relief. »»
Haiti Quake Survivor Back at Work
'The challenge is that we can feed people today, but the needs will continue.' »»
Niger Flood Washes Up Troubles and Memories
Crashing rains washed away everything but a family's future and an old man's stories of a better life. »»
Volunteers Orchestrate Help for Haiti Quake Survivors
Haitian University students work with local youth, former street children and CRS staff to prepare needed food and hygiene kits for quake survivors. »»
What We're Praying for This Week
Find out how you can help change the world in less than five minutes. »»
No Longer Strangers
Pedro Antonio Ordoñez López of Santa Rosa, Guatemala, talks about his experience meeting a church group from New Jersey. »»
What We're Praying for This Week
Find out how you can help change the world in less than five minutes. »»
Helping Pakistan's Most Vulnerable
See CRS staff as they climb mountains and reach remote areas to help the needy. »»
2009: A Year in Photos
2009 may well be remembered by CRS supporters and beneficiaries as a year of blessings in the face of a global financial crisis. »»
If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation
Excerpts from Pope's 2010 message for the World Day of Peace »»
Nigerien Farmers' New Menace: El Niño
Find out how a little concrete and a fence spares nomadic farmers a desperate search for water during a disappointing rainy season. »»
What We're Praying for This Week
Find out how you can help change the world in less than five minutes. »»
Cell Phones Boost Nigerien Literacy, Profits
Farmers in Niger are now learning to read and to check market prices with their cell phones. »»
Fighting Child Labor, Early Marriage in India
In rural Indian villages, girls marry and boys become bonded laborers. But there is a way to discourage these practices and get kids back in school. »»
Christmas Shopping From Your Home and Heart
Meaningful Christmas presents from the CRS Gift Catalog may not take up any room in your stocking, but will fill your heart to the brim. Shop now! »»
What We're Praying for This Week
Find out how you can help change the world in less than five minutes. »»
Aceh, Indonesia, Five Years Later
The Indian Ocean tsunami hit Aceh, Indonesia, first and hardest. Rebuilding shelters and lives, through the eyes of the people on the ground. »»
Rebuilding Hope—And Homes—After the Tsunami
Five years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, remembering the generosity of Catholics in the United States. Watch what your compassion accomplished. »»
Livestock Gift Lifts Family Out of Poverty
Sipho Ncube is just one of thousands of Zimbabweans who have escaped poverty and built personal wealth by breeding poultry and goats. »»
Faces of HIV Care
Throughout the world, CRS supports millions of people with HIV as they live fulfilling and productive lives. »»
Indonesia Tsunami Memories: 'One Human Family'
As five years of tsunami recovery draw to a close, CRS Indonesia staff share their memories. »»
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. »»
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. »»
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. »»
A CRS Donor Gives Thanks
Loyal donor, Mrs. Monica Shumann of Virginia, shares with us what she is most thankful for this year. »»
'If I Help, They Might Get Through This'
When Allie Zito heard about the Indian Ocean tsunami, she knew she had to help. Watch this video to find out what inspired her to make a difference. »»
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. »»
What We're Thankful for This Week
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we wanted to take this opportunity to count our many blessings. »»
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. »»
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. »»
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. »»
Rape in Congo: Grim Statistics, Tender Lives
Counselors in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, report that civilian men are joining the ranks of armed groups committing rapes. »»
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. »»
They Lived Through It: Tsunami Survivor Stories
From India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, firsthand stories from people who survived the tsunami and found hope on the other side. »»
Health for Women, Children, Community
A state-of-the-art mothers and children's hospital is providing a wide range of medical services to the people of Banda Aceh, Indonesia. »»
What We Learned
Staff who worked on the ground in the first days after the Indian Ocean tsunami share the lessons they—and CRS—learned. »»
Afghanistan's Women Breadwinners Beat Hunger
In Afghanistan, impoverished women are escaping poverty and hunger through CRS-supported self-help groups. »»
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. »»
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. »»
Help for India's Flood Survivors
In India, thousands of people who were already living in dire poverty lost their homes to severe flooding. CRS is helping them start over. »»
Rwanda: An Unexpected Return On Investment
Neighbors who barely talked joined a CRS savings group, and found they enjoy each other's company as much as the loans. »»
From Tsunami to Earthquake: Indonesia Response
On the verge of wrapping up a five-year tsunami response, CRS calls staff back into action to help Indonesians affected by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake. »»
Midwest Diocese Helps Bear Haiti Burdens
An image of malnourished children compelled parishioners to look beyond their problems by reaching out to Haitians in dire need. »»
New Life for Pakistan's HIV Sufferers
An HIV program in Pakistan helps people once near death enjoy full and productive lives. »»
India Floods: 'No Jobs, No Crops, No Food'
Tens of thousands of impoverished villagers in Andhra Pradesh, India, escaped the flood with their lives and nothing else. »»
New Chances for Life and Education Renew Hope
A Kenyan mother too sick to support her family, much less cover fees for her children's schooling, now sees her once-distant dreams coming true. »»
Forum Highlights Progress in Combating HIV
Over two days in Washington, AIDSRelief was praised for "doing the impossible." »»
Child Soldiers Fight to Regain Their Youth
CRS partner Caritas offers a second chance at childhood for Congolese boys once forced to toil and fight for armed groups. »»
One Man's Mission: Stop Rape in Congo
Pick your armed group in Congo, and it is likely Honoré Bisimwa has talked to them. His job: Persuade them not to rape. »»
Congo Rape Counselor Offers Comfort, Confidentiality
A girl traumatized by a brutal crime and burdened with shame clings to the one woman she can trust. »»
Drought-Stricken East Africa Fears Floods Next
Severe drought has left millions of East Africans with little or no food, but coming El Niño rains may compound the crisis with flooding. »»
Faith Helps Filipinos Face Typhoon Tragedies
Thousands of people in the Philippines are undertaking a massive cleanup of their homes and neighborhoods after losing so much to two typhoons. »»
Kenyans Team Up to Fend Off Drought
Kenyans suffering from years of poor rains receive food vouchers from CRS in exchange for conservation work to reduce drought impact. »»
Countering Domestic Violence in Refugee Camps
Chantal's husband regularly beat her until a program in a Chadian camp for refugees began counseling him and authorities started arresting abusers. »»
Storms, Quakes Rock Asia-Pacific Regions
Typhoons, earthquakes and monsoon rains killed hundreds and left millions homeless in Southeast Asia, India and islands in the Pacific Rim. »»
Photo Tour: Aid Reaches Flooded Philippines
Massive flooding has killed over 250 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more. CRS and our partners are providing food and emergency supplies. »»
Seeking Survivors After Asian-Pacific Catastrophes
With millions left homeless, CRS and our partners seek more survivors and increase commitments to deliver help. »»
Wave of Destruction Hits Asia-Pacific Region
Catholic Relief Services has committed $1 million to a multi-pronged emergency response after a string of disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. »»
Malnutrition Looms Over Guatemala's 'Dry Corridor'
Catholic Relief Services plans immediate and long-term relief to areas of Guatemala suffering from prolonged drought. »»
Simple Farming Delivers 10 Times the Corn
Hoes, small pits and controlled planting are increasing crop yields by tenfold for Zimbabwean farmers using conservation agriculture techniques. »»
Giving Congo's Midwives A Helping Hand
Florence has been in labor for two days. But she's in luck. Trained midwives are helping her. Only one question remains: When will the baby arrive? »»
An 'Earthquake Song' for Indonesian Children
In disaster-prone Java, children learn a song about protecting themselves during earthquakes. »»
Kenyan Herders Suffer From Drought
A CRS staff member shares how the long drought in Kenya is making it difficult for her family and other Turkana villagers to survive. »»
After Burkina Flood, Hardier Rice From India
Before floods ruined his fields, Gérard thought he would have a bumper crop of rice. CRS has waded in to help him and hundreds of other farmers. »»
Haiti Co-Op Pins Recovery Hopes to Fair Trade
Haiti's once-thriving coffee industry suffered a severe downturn in the 1980s. Today, CRS is helping farmers revive this rich crop. »»
Guatemalans Make A Future By Saving for It
In Guatemala's western highlands, a group of HIV patients learns survival skills under a newly introduced microfinance model. »»
Hispanic Heritage Month History in the United States
More than 39 percent of U.S. Catholics are Hispanic. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Latinos' contribution to the building of this nation. »»
Witness to History, Compassion, Healing
After 26 years with CRS, Walter Blake shares memories and lessons learned in the field. »»
Their Life Washed Away by Burkina's Floods
When Adama woke up to 6 inches of floodwaters in her house, she had no idea that it would change the trajectory of her life. »»
Hispanic Heritage Month: Raising Awareness
The Catholic Church and CRS have witnessed important advances in Latin America and continue to serve the needs of its poorest communities. »»
Kenya Drought Now Affects Almost 4 Million
With CRS support, Church partners are helping drought-affected Kenyans buy needed food and better manage water and soil resources. »»
Massive Rainfall Floods Burkina Faso Capital
Church partner feeds victims, distributes blankets after flooding forces more than 100,000 people from their homes in Ouagadougou. »»
All in A Day's Work
CRS' Jasmine Bates embraces the very pitfalls and dangers that would turn many people away from helping the needy in Democratic Republic of the Congo. »»
