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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. »»
'Thanks for Giving Us Food'
In a Darfur refugee camp, a well deserved rest is interrupted by a teenage boy whose courage helps a CRS staffer see his work in a new light. »»
In Our Thoughts and Prayers
We mourn the loss of Mark Snyder, friend and colleague. Join us in our prayers for Mark and his family. »»
Darfuri Students Return to School
School is back in session in Darfur, Sudan, but students displaced by the conflict need more classrooms, teachers and materials. »»
Darfur's Urgent Needs Continue
Additional financial resources are critical to fill gaps resulting from the recent expulsion of aid agencies from Sudan. »»
A New Chapter for Refugee Students in Egypt
Sudanese and Iraqi families that fled war face a new challenge in Egypt: paying for education. Tuition vouchers keep their children in school. »»
Radios Bring Civic Education to Southern Sudan
Sudanese across the south are using hand-cranked radios to become more informed citizens by listening to and discussing civic education broadcasts. »»
Sudan Emergency—Your Help Is Urgently Needed
CRS remains operational and firmly committed to serving more than 420,000 people across Sudan. »»
Savings Plans the Poor Can Bank On
Community-led savings and lending groups are helping East Africans lift themselves out of poverty penny by penny. »»
Building Eco-Friendly Classrooms in Darfur
Non-wood-burning brick-making technology allows Sudanese to build schools without destroying badly needed trees. »»
Protecting Education and Trees in Darfur
Learn how CRS is using an eco-friendly construction method to build classrooms in Darfur, Sudan, without harming the fragile environment. »»
In Darfur, A Way to Grow Their Own
Through innovative fairs, thousands of farmers in Darfur receive vouchers for seeds and tools to help them grow critical food during uncertain times. »»
New Year Greetings From CRS Sudan
The staff of CRS Sudan shares wishes for a peaceful and prosperous new year. »»
Strangers in A Strange Land
Vivian Manneh is a regional program manager for CRS in the Middle East. She reflects on the realities that refugees across the world face. »»
Waging Peace in Southern Sudan
Government officials, parliament members and community peace officers learn valuable skills to break the cycle of violence across southern Sudan. »»
A Better Road for Peace
Residents in southern Sudan are pitching in to clear a main road to support development efforts while fostering peace among communities. »»
World Water Day: Liquid Gold
CRS is bringing a wealth of benefits to poor communities worldwide by providing easy access to clean, fresh water. »»
International Women's Day: Women in Darfur
Training — along with safer and cleaner equipment — are helping reduce the risks faced by both mothers and babies in South and West Darfur. »»
Emergency Food Delivery in Darfur
When new violence disrupts food distributions, CRS-organized food relief committees help issue emergency rations to Darfuri families. »»
2007 Year in Photos
Our year-end roundup salutes the work of our dedicated staff and beneficiaries, whose resiliency rises above the most challenging circumstances. »»
A Little Mud Goes A Long Way in Darfur
CRS is helping to protect displaced people and the environment in Darfur. »»
Back to School in Darfur
More than 10,000 students displaced by the Darfur conflict are getting an education thanks to CRS initiatives in West Darfur. »»
New Shelters for Displaced Families in Darfur
As continued insecurity in Darfur drives people from their homes, CRS builds temporary shelters for families while they await the conflict's end. »»
From War to Fragile Peace
CRS' Tracy O'Heir reflects on the changes she has seen in South Sudan since the peace agreement was signed, and the challenges that still lie ahead. »»
New Clinic Marks New Beginning
The Keyala clinic is part of the Recovery and Rehabilitation Program, a three-year initiative that Catholic Relief Services is implementing in South Sudan. »»
Sudanese Aid Worker Unprepared for Survivors' Stories
Nothing could have prepared Huda Abbas for the stories she heard from the women forced from their homes by the violence in Darfur. »»
Conflicts Across the Horn of Africa
An arc of crisis is stretching across the Horn of Africa, from Mogadishu, Somalia, to N'Djamena, Chad. »»
Calm Under Fire: Joseph Gore Modi
After just 8 months in his position as a radio operation, Joseph Gore Modi's skills and resolve were put to the test when a CRS convoy was ambushed. »»
CRS Opens New Office in Juba, Sudan
In May 2006, CRS opened a new office in Juba, the capital of southern Sudan, but this office is symbolic of much more. »»
Explaining the Labels
Refugees. Returnees. IDPs. These labels are often used to describe the people affected by war and conflict, but understanding the terms can be difficult. »»
Finding Hope in Goz Diga
When CRS first arrive in Goz Diga, there was nothing except people who had resettled there. The hardwork and dedication of CRS helped to restore hope for these people. »»
The Min Tree
Through the Homeward Bound project, CRS is preparing young men for the challenges they will face when they return to their homes in southern Sudan. »»
