As a leader in international humanitarian aid, CRS often goes where others don’t. We carry out a wide array of health-related activities tailored to the needs of the countries and communities we serve. Our international health aid programs are designed to address inequities, support universal access to services and produce long lasting results. Our approach strengthens local partners, develops local solutions and works in remote areas often neglected by existing health and social service systems.

CRS works at the individual, household and community levels, as well as with public and private health care and social services providers, to improve access to high quality services. Our work also links to other sectors, including agriculture; education; microfinance; water, sanitation and hygiene; and gender to address underlying causes of poor health.
Our programs target vulnerable individuals and households to promote wellbeing among populations living in poverty. We use evidence-based tools, implementation and approaches, research and evaluation to ensure high quality programming, efficiency and a return on investment. 

Working with many countries since their independence in the 1950s and 1960s has allowed us to establish strong relationships with key government ministries as well as individual communities. We implement our health programs in partnership with government agencies, universities, research institutions and the private sector. 

With abiding faith in God, who works through us and through our partners, there is no limit to what we can do in service to others. We share a tireless commitment to advocating for our marginalized sisters and brothers while uplifting the dignity of the human person.

With a team of Communications staff around the world, we can provide real-time updates during emergencies and on a wide variety of current issues and events facing the developing world and the international community.