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March 10, 2023
Supporting Syrian Refugee Children To Thrive in School
An education program in Jordan addresses faced by children following the trauma of conflict.
November 1, 2022
Thank you for being you!
This year, we lived out the faith God has called us to. Watch this video to see the difference YOU made.
March 31, 2022
West Bank Hospital Becomes Prevention and Control Model
CRS provides training and hands-on interactive instruction on practicing and upholding IPC standards to protect patients, visitors and staff.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Tubas Governmental Hospital, the only hospital in the West Bank’s Tubas governorate,...
March 31, 2022
Training Healthcare Staff to Prevent COVID-19
Infection prevention and control processes and structures have been strengthened across the West Bank health system.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare system in the West Bank has recurrently battled the impact of the virus on its...
March 31, 2022
Early Diagnosis Saves Lives
At-home medical screenings by teams of doctors and nurses provide immediate care for those with COVID-19 exposure risks.
COVID-19 has spread to more than 220 countries, leading to over 240 million confirmed cases and nearly 5 million deaths worldwide....
July 2, 2021
Support for Gaza Families
CRS cash assistance gave households options, allowing them to select what they needed most during the crisis.
March 4, 2021
CRS Welcomes Pope Francis on Historic Visit to Iraq
Christian and Muslim Iraqis call the visit a sign of respect and concern for a place and people weary from conflict and violence.
March 2, 2021
CRS Welcomes Pope Francis' Visit to Iraq as a Sign of Hope in a Time of Crisis
The pope is scheduled to visit Iraq March 5-8.More
February 25, 2021
CRS Capacity Overview Disability Inclusion
People with disabilities account for 15 percent of the world’s population — over a billion people. Many face social, economic and cultural barriers that limit their access to full and effective participation in society.
September 4, 2020
Maronite Scouts Assist Beirut After Explosion
Young volunteers are helping to clean up after the August 4 blast that left much of Lebanon’s capital city in ruins.
