emergency response
CRS Assisting with Local Relief Effort in Guatemala after Deadly Volcano Eruption
"The Church sprang into action immediately by opening shelters..."
CRS Calls for Open Borders in Yemen to Allow for Humanitarian Access
Blockade of borders around Yemen has exacerbated catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
CRS Providing Emergency Aid to Areas Hit by Hurricanes Irma and Maria
CRS is assisting survivors in the Caribbean with our partner Caritas.
CRS Bringing Help to Earthquake Victims in Mexico
We're working with partners to provide assistance in Oaxaca and other areas.
CRS responds to “devastating” Sierra Leone Landslides
Recent flooding and landslide leaves hundreds missing.
Syrian Refugee Crisis: 7 Things You Can Do to Help
Learn how to help Syrian refugees and support those facing one of the greatest humanitarian emergencies today.
Catholic Relief Services Supports Pope Francis’ Appeal to End Violence in Aleppo; Syria
CRS calls on all sides of this conflict to safeguard lives and ensure humanitarian access.
Boko Haram Attacks
Media Contact
Michael Stulman, Regional Information Officer for West and Central Africa
Background
Since 2009, Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon, include planting bombs in public places, abducting women and girls, forcefully conscripting young men and boys, and destroying villages and towns.
The effects of this violence have been widespread, and the need for urgent humanitarian assistance is escalating.
Hurricane Matthew
CRS teams are responding to the devastation of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti.
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