Emergency Response

CRS is assisting thousands of South Sudanese forced to leave their homes as a result of almost two years of violent conflict.

It's been 3 months since the first of two devastating earthquakes rocked Nepal. This short video shows how your generosity provided critical aid to families in need.

CRS' Nikki Gamer is in Dohuk, Iraq this week, writing daily reflections about CRS assistance to thousands of displaced families who fled the Islamic State (IS).

CRS and Caritas are helping some of the nearly 90,000 refugees from Burundi, the majority women and children, who have spilled over the borders into neighboring Tanzania, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo since violence erupted in their country in late April.

The day a 7.8 magnitude earthquake roiled the mountains of Nepal, the Rana family was spread out. When the earthquake hit, the world stopped for the Ranas as it did for hundreds of thousands in Nepal.

CRS is committing at least $10 million to help those affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal, as CRS teams prepare to distribute relief supplies to those now living outside, either because their homes were damaged or destroyed or because of fear of the strong continuing aftershocks.

PBS NewsHour spoke with CRS staffer Kushal Neogy about the difficulties hampering aid efforts for survivors of the 7.8 magnitude Nepal earthquake.

CRS is supporting Caritas Oceania agencies' Cyclone Pam response with 2,000 emergency tarps.

In the wake of Cyclone Pam, Caritas Australia and Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand have sent emergency staff to Vanuatu.

As local resources run out, CRS and partners supply food, water and shelter to families in need.