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November 20, 2017
Bonn Climate Conference Historic Agriculture Agreement
The recent Bonn climate conference (COP23) formally agreed to a way forward on implementation of agricultural practices related to climate and food security.
June 8, 2016
Conversations in Climate Change: Laudato Si’ One Year Later
We recently sat down with Catholic Relief Services CEO Dr. Carolyn Woo, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Father James Martin, SJ of America Magazine to have a conversation about climate change and the legacy of Laudato Si’.
October 27, 2016
The Giving Trees: Fighting Climate Change and Strengthening Communities in Nicaragua
An innovative project involving smallholder farmers aims to reduce poverty among participating farmers, and to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
September 20, 2016
The Impact of Climate Change on Education: Pamhy's Story
Over the last decade, Zimbabwe has experienced a number of economic, environmental and political stresses. Poverty, food insecurity, malnutrition and environmental degradation are serious concerns in Zimbabwe, and will continue to be challenges because of the effects of climate change.
December 21, 2016
A Year of Climate Change with CRS
In 2016, we brought you stories from all over the world of people struggling with the effects of climate change.
July 20, 2018
Pigeon Pea Stars in Zambia Climate Adaptation Strategy
Reluctant but desperate farmers see increased yields and better market connections.
December 30, 2016
The Push and Pull of Climate Change
In both Chad and Bangladesh, people are being pushed by climate change and other factors to migrate in search of opportunity. In Peru, people are also on the move, this time answering the call of the South American gold rush. They are being pulled into climate change. Choose a story to explore.
September 25, 2015
Helping Farmers Adapt to Climate Change in Niger
In Niger, Chaibou Alzouma now sees the truth in the timeless biblical lesson of Galatians 6:7: You reap what you sow.
That was not always the case for this 57-year-old farmer who spends most days on his feet, working long hours under the scorching sun of West Africa. No matter how hard he worked, his crops—millet and sorghum—were limited by devastating droughts or encroaching desert sands.
May 17, 2021
COVID-19’s Impact on Migrants and Refugees
COVID-19 has increased the vulnerability of displaced people. Learn how migrant and refugee communities are partnering with CRS to stay safe.
April 30, 2021
Online Prayer Retreat for Migrants and Refugees
Welcome to your 10-minute, self-guided online retreat! We invite you to minimize distractions to be fully present as you reflect on the impact of the migration and refugee crisis on 80 million people who have been forcibly displaced worldwide.
Take a moment to quiet your heart and mind....
