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Global Emergency Update April 2024 —This is 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 and the local Catholic Church.
MORE Hunger and Displacement in South Sudan and Sudan – Catholic Relief Services and our partners are prioritizing rapid and robust emergency response efforts to severe hunger in South Sudan and Sudan, where worsening humanitarian crises are driven by conflict, climate change and displacement.
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Helping Communities Survive Climate Change — Climate change is causing severe challenges worldwide, especially for people in need. It leads to unpredictable weather, more storms and longer droughts, destroying lives and livelihoods. Catholic Relief Services witnesses these effects everywhere we work and is deeply concerned about the devastating impact climate change is having on families and communities who are least responsible yet most affected by it. MORE
Emergency Response to Crises Across Latin America and Caribbean — In the face of widespread emergencies, humanitarian needs across Latin America and the Caribbean are more interconnected than ever. This update provides a comprehensive overview of the crises that have struck the region, from the devastating floods in Brazil to the escalating violence in Haiti to the ongoing Venezuelan refugee crisis. Each event, while unique in its impact, is a stark reminder of the shared challenges we face, and of the collective action required to address them.
MORE Fragile and Conflict-affected Regions — Across the world, people are facing violent conflict and natural disasters. The most vulnerable live in fragile environments where necessities like clean water and shelter are in constant jeopardy as crises worsen It can seem that efficient, accountable or impactful assistance would be impossible to deliver. But these are the very places—the specific contexts—where Catholic Relief Services and our partners are ever present, no matter how challenging the circumstances.
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Global Emergency Update April 2024 —This is 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 and the local Catholic Church.
MOREGlobal Food Crisis—CRS has identified 25 priority countries that are affected by high levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition due to combinations of these drivers, which are expected to continue through 2024. Areas of urgent concern include East Africa and the Sahel, as well as Central America, Southern Africa and, more recently, Gaza.
MOREUkraine War: Two Years of Emergency Relief and Recovery—In February of 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, causing massive destruction and loss, separating families and uprooting millions of people from their homes. Over the past two years, Catholic Relief Services has worked with Caritas and other partners across Ukraine and the region to provide a range of support to meet people’s urgent needs for food, shelter, living supplies, medical care and counseling.
MOREEmergency Response in the Holy Land—Catholic Relief Services and our partners are responding to immediate needs of families facing hunger and displacement in the Holy Land.
MOREOngoing Emergencies and Priorities for 2024—As Catholic Relief Services prepares to welcome a new year, we anticipate the most urgent humanitarian needs and opportunities for global impact in 2024. 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 Internationalis and the Catholic Church.
MORECRS Responds to Crises Around The World – This is 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 and the local Catholic Church. This month, there is a particular focus on the Holy Land. This region has been affected by protracted conflict, violence, and instability, resulting in widespread suffering and displacement. CRS, in collaboration with local partners, is supporting efforts to provide lifesaving aid and long-term assistance to the most vulnerable communities there.
MOREEducation for Children – Around the world, children are returning to school. For many, the classroom provides structure and routine. But for those whose lives have been disrupted by conflict, natural disaster or any crisis, school has also become a place to heal. CRS is working with families, our local partners, communities and institutions to prioritize safe access to education for children in need.
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