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EARTHQUAKES – Partners scale up response in Turkey and Syria. CRS supports local partners in their efforts to provide ongoing relief. We have been supporting these partners as they provide safe and warm refuge, mattresses and bedding, hot meals, hygiene supplies, winter supplies and emotional support.
MORE Annual Emergency Report: Ukraine – Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, more than 7 million people have fled to neighboring countries, while 6.3 million remain displaced within Ukraine. For Ukrainians, the last 12 months have brought unimaginable heartbreak. This year has also been a testament to resilience, strength, partnership and love. MORE
2023 Urgent Priorities – Catholic Relief Services is pleased to share our perspective as we anticipate the most urgent humanitarian needs—and opportunities for global impact—in 2023. Our work is possible thanks to the generous support of private and public donors, the dedication of our local partners, and the unwavering presence of Caritas and the Catholic Church. MORE
2022 Impact – Catholic Relief Services is pleased to share highlights of our emergency response and recovery activities of 2022. Our work is possible thanks to the generous support of private and public donors, the dedication of our local partners, and the unwavering presence of Caritas and the Catholic Church.
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CRS Responds to Crises Around the World – Read the latest report on Catholic Relief Services’ ongoing emergency response and recovery activities around the world. Our work is possible thanks to the generous support of private and public donors, the dedication of local partners, and the unwavering presence of Caritas Internationalis and the local Catholic Church.
MORE Migrant and Refugee Crises – Catholic Relief Services and our partners are already at work helping families across Central and South America who are facing compounding emergencies that threaten their lives, safety and stability. MORE
Haiti Earthquake Response – One year ago, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti about 80 miles west of Port-au-Prince, in Nippes department. Catholic Relief Services and our partners have been supporting a range of assistance to help families and communities rebuild and recover. MORE
Ukraine Conflict – Nearly six months into the crisis in Ukraine, Catholic Relief Services is supporting our Caritas partners in 10 countries across the region. Together, we are providing displaced Ukrainians and refugees with humanitarian relief to meet urgent and long-term needs—including food, hygiene, education and safe shelter. MORE
Food Insecurity Affecting Millions – Communities across the world face extreme hunger as conflict, climate change, COVID-19 supply chain issues and rising food costs compound. Catholic Relief Services is collaborating with our partners on a comprehensive response in affected countries to meet immediate needs and ramp up programming that will strengthen community resilience. MORE
In the 10 weeks since the Russian invasion, one third of Ukrainians have been forced from their homes. CRS is supporting Caritas partners to assist displaced Ukrainians and refugees in 10 countries.
MORECatholic Relief Services is helping Caritas teams prepare to respond to urgent humanitarian needs across the country—including for evacuation, food and safe shelter.
MOREThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has killed and injured thousands of people and has forced millions to flee their homes, either to relatively safer areas of the country or to neighboring countries. Throughout Ukraine, people are facing shortages of food, shelter, water and transport, as they suffer increasing trauma and loss. Many of those fleeing spend days waiting in lines in freezing weather, with small children and elderly family members. To date, more than 3 million people have fled to neighboring countries including Poland, Moldova, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia.
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