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April 10, 2023
Catholic Relief Services Mourns the Loss of Two Staff Killed in Ethiopia
Chuol Tongyik, 37, and Amare Kindeya, 43, were returning from an assignment in the Amhara region.More
April 4, 2023
Recovering from Record Flooding in Liberia
CRS project replaces or repairs homes and and helps families recover livelihoods after severe rains..
March 28, 2023
Liberian Women Improve Business Ventures
Co-op members also pass on key practices to others with the goal of improving livelihoods throughout the region.
March 27, 2023
CRS Applauds Vice President Kamala Harris’ Visit to Tanzania to Address Pivotal Developmental Issues
CRS has been working in Tanzania for the past 60 years.More
March 22, 2023
Liberian Women’s Co-op Overcomes Market Challenges of COVID-19
Members have improved farming practices and strive to add value to their products while encouraging others to adopt similar processes.
March 16, 2023
U.S. Sec. Of State Anthony Blinken Joins CRS to Launch a Joint Emergency Operation Program in Drought-Stricken Ethiopia
The p rogram will provide $1 .3 billion in assistance for more than 8 .5 million people .More
March 16, 2023
Protecting Vanilla Crops in Uganda
The lucrative product attracts thieves but new harvest declarations promote higher quality and more secure crops.
March 15, 2023
Raising Uganda’s Vanilla Market Position
With sustained quality production, Ugandan farmers strive to join the world’s leading suppliers of the lucrative bean.
March 14, 2023
West African Faith Leaders Head to Washington, D.C. to Rally Support for Sahel Peace Efforts
10 leaders coming in support of CRS' Sahel Peace InitiativeMore
February 28, 2023
Helping Children with HIV in Cameroon
Proper diagnoses, medications and follow-up services enable families to improve their childrens’ health and enrich their lives.