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our work overseas

We work with organizations around the world to help poor and vulnerable people overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture and access affordable health care

Agriculture

We help farmers organize into groups and build sustainable agro-enterprises.

Education

We promote access to high quality education, especially for marginalized kids.

Emergency Response and Recovery

We use vouchers to help people buy what they need and to boost local economies.
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Featured Story October 17 , 2024

World’s Largest Debt Conversion for Conservation of a River and its Watershed Completed in El Salvador

CRS and FIAES will manage the program and collaborate with key government agencies.

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