News and Stories: South Sudan
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May 5, 2017
CRS Applauds International Assistance Funding in FY17 Omnibus Bill
Budget includes nearly $1 billion for famine relief in East Africa.More
May 2, 2017
Yearning for Peace, and Food, in South Sudan
Abul Mayen and her 2 children struggle for sustenance amid the threat of famine and violence in Africa.
April 7, 2017
CRS Joins 40+ Aid Organizations Calling on Congress to Provide $1 Billion to Address Food Crises in Africa and Yemen
20 million people are facing starvation due to conflict and drought.More
March 9, 2017
CRS Sees Severe Hunger Spreading in South Sudan
New report finds acute malnutrition in children.More
March 6, 2017
Famine Threatens East Africa
Somalia, South Sudan and Kenya fear worsening conditions as tenacious drought and conflict continue to pummel the region.
February 27, 2017
CRS Responds to East Africa Hunger Emergency
CRS responds to the 23 million imperiled by drought and conflict in Africa.More
April 29, 2016
CRS Calls on Congress to Act to Curb Violence and Suffering in South Sudan
CRS offers specific suggestions for addressing the violence and suffering.More
October 19, 2015
Experience, Expertise and Emergency Response: Help and Hope for People in Crisis
Catholic Relief Services is currently responding to emergencies in more than 18 countries on four continents. Our most recent responses are to Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines, to Hurricane Patricia in...
August 21, 2015
Conflict and Hunger in South Sudan: CRS and the Church Provide Assistance
CRS is assisting thousands of South Sudanese forced to leave their homes as a result of almost two years of violent conflict.More
August 4, 2015
Crisis in South Sudan
CRS is providing comprehensive support to vulnerable families in Lakes and Jonglei states.More
