November 10, 2021
Research›Case Studies
Enhancing Outcomes by Integrating Social Cohesion & Justice
Thriving societies begin with social cohesion and justice. When people and communities are empowered to address what divides them, uphold what unites them, and act together for...More
February 25, 2020
Research›Case Studies
Shelter, Settlement and Infrastructure Case Studies
Here you will find a selection of short, compelling case studies that highlight diverse, challenging, innovative and impactful efforts in providing safe, dignified homes and...More
February 28, 2019
Research›Papers/Reports
2018 Conference Report: Third Vatican Conference on Impact Investing
On July 8–10, 2018, the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) hosted the Third Vatican Conference on Impact Investing (VIIC2018)...More
March 9, 2016
Tools for Field Staff›Guidelines
Pocket Guide 1: Extension Practice for Agricultural Adaptation
This set of pocket guides, Preparing smallholder farm families to adapt to climate change , is written for field agents working in agricultural extension. The concepts,...More
August 28, 2015
Tools for Field Staff›Guidelines
Pocket Guide 3: Managing Water Resources
This pocket guide is written for you, the field agent working in agricultural extension. The concepts, information and practices in this guide are meant to support your work with...More
August 7, 2015
Research›Papers/Reports
Report on listening sessions in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali
Catholic Relief Services commissioned national research teams in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to conduct focus groups with community members and key leaders. The focus groups...More
August 13, 2014
Research›Evaluations/Assessments
Governance at the Grassroots
This study analyzes governance issues in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. It focuses on the links between decentralization and local government's management of disaster risk...More
August 8, 2014
Research›Papers/Reports
Building Livelihoods on the Front Lines of Climate Change
This report assesses various market opportunities in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. It examines priority crop, livestock and forestry value chains for men and women. It also...More
August 8, 2014
Research›Papers/Reports
Adapting to the Sahel's Changing Climate
This report assesses the threats that climate change poses for vulnerable populations and ecosystems in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. The report identifies adaptation strategies...More
August 13, 2013
Research›Case Studies
The Road to Resilience
How can relief and development programs promote resilience in regions that experience recurrent crises? The six case studies in this document describe some of the ways that CRS...More
