Our Mission

We Deliver

For more than 80 years, Catholic Relief Services has delivered lifesaving emergency assistance to our most vulnerable sisters and brothers around the world. We are committed to working with global partners toward more peaceful and just societies.

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Create Lasting Change

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Cuts Cost Lives: Protect Lifesaving Aid

Time’s running out! The administration has asked Congress to cancel previously approved funding for lifesaving and life-affirming international assistance. Tell Congress that we have a moral duty to alleviate poverty and ease human suffering. 

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Honor Your Loved One

Make a memorial donation in honor of a special friend or family member today.

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Trust In Action

Accountability is our top priority

We want you to feel confident that your decision to give to CRS is a sound one, and that your donations will be used effectively and efficiently to make a lifesaving difference.

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80+

Years of experience

A+

Rating from CharityWatch

93%

Direct to programs

Where We Work

Explore the regions where CRS is transforming lives through your generosity. From Africa to Latin America, discover stories of hope and resilience across the globe.

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Our Programming Areas

We support hundreds of transformative projects in more than 100 countries around the world. Our work is not built around one idea or one size fits all approach.

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Agriculture & Livelihoods

We help farmers organize into groups and build sustainable agro-enterprises.
5M Participants
113 Projects
47 Countries
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Education

We promote access to high quality education, especially for marginalized kids.
11M Participants
93 Projects
48 Countries
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Emergencies

We provide rapid emergency response, supporting vulnerable communities with shelter, food, water, and sustainable livelihoods.
17M Participants
217 Projects
68 Countries
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Health & Social Services

We address the causes of poor health and help strengthen weak health systems.
138M Participants
107 Projects
42 Countries
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Justice & Peacebuilding

We address the root causes of exclusion and inequity to help bring about peace.
13M Participants
53 Projects
41 Countries
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Local Leadership

We help strengthen institutions so communities can lead their own development.
1.4M Participants
219 Projects
64 Countries
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Microfinance

We help poor communities create savings and lending groups.
3M Participants
85 Projects
45 Countries
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Programming Approaches & Support

We are committed to delivering programs that are effective, responsive, and grounded in the real needs of the communities we serve.
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Water Security

We work to ensure that all communities live in a water-secure world.
9M Participants
96 Projects
39 Countries
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End Hunger

Together, we can prevent and end world hunger by uniting as a community to pray, learn and take meaningful action.

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CRS Chapters and Clubs

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Catholic Prayers and Resources

As Catholics, we recognize that prayer is of the utmost importance. It guides our actions, it binds us in solidarity to one another and connects us more deeply with the grace that flows from God.

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Save lives
every month!

Join the CRS monthly giving program, Footsteps in Faith, and you can make a difference all year long! Bring lasting change to your sisters and brothers in need around the world.