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Deadly Earthquake Strikes Ecuador - CRS Ready to Respond
April 17, 2016A deadly earthquake strikes the coast of Ecuador late Saturday night.
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CRS Backs Global Food Security Act Approval by U.S Government
April 13, 2016CRS recognizes the pass of the Global Food Security Act by the U.S. Government
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Policy Brief Details Isolated Cases of Slave Labor on Coffee Farms in Brazil
April 12, 2016Report on slave labor in the coffee industry released.
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CRS Joins Religious and Faith Organizations Calling on Congress to Fully Fund Green Climate Fund (GCF)
April 11, 2016CRS calls for the full support of the Green Climate Fund.
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“Amoris Laetitia” Recognizes Plight of Families in a Troubled World
April 8, 2016Pope Francis highlights challenges families face, like conflict, migration and poverty.
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“Food for Education” Educational Program Expects Successful Second Phase with Funding from USDA
April 6, 2016First stage of program increased by 22% students’ comprehensive reading skill level.
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Senators Supporting Green Climate Fund Praised by CRS
March 30, 2016CRS is conscious of the ongoing efforts to fight the effects of climate change.
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CRS Works with Congolese Coffee Farmers Now Selling to Starbucks
March 16, 2016More than 4,000 coffee farmers have sold specialty-grade coffee to Starbucks and others.
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CRS Assists 1.25 Million Syrians Affected by the Civil War
March 11, 2016CRS began aiding Syrian refugees soon after the fighting started 5 years ago.
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CRS Applauds Obama Administration for Funding Green Climate Fund
March 9, 2016Inital $500 million is first step towards meeting $3 billion pledge.