Albania
CRS in Albania
Much progress has been made in establishing democratic governance structures and developing economically.
The primary objective is to work with Caritas Albania to build the capacity of the Government of Albania to implement its action plan to fight human trafficking.
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Population: 3,107,100
Size: 11,100 sq mi (28,748 sq km) features mountains including the North Albanian Alps, beaches, national parks
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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 Mexico and to...
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September 16, 2015
CRS Staffer Describes the Plight of Refugees in Europe
CRS' Dino Mujanovic, program manager in Serbia, describes what he's seeing on the front lines of the crisis.
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July 16, 2015
Human Trafficking in Albania: Hiding in Plain Sight
It's a problem that's hidden in plain sight. On street corners in Albania, children are begging for money. But the money goes to adults. The children are victims of human trafficking. "They are hidden from view. You don...
CRS' History in Albania
Catholic Relief Services resumed working in Albania in 2014 after an 8-year absence from the country.
In early 2015, Southern Albania experienced historic floods that damaged houses and livelihoods of 15,000 people. CRS helped Caritas Albania to provide immediate humanitarian relief to the most vulnerable, flood-affected families.
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