climate change

“I planted but couldn’t harvest due to lack of water”
Read Eulalio’s story to learn how he overcame the challenges of climate change.

Sorghum Raises Health and Income in Indonesia
A hardy crop that resists damage from harsh weather, helps yield better harvests and tastes great in cookies.

New Gardening Techniques Buoy Indonesian Families
Demonstration plots and kitchen gardens offer a sustainable food source for home use and income through sales of surplus produce.

Hunger in Afghanistan’s Central Highlands
Increasingly severe drought, loss of water and diminished harvests means less food to eat and sell.

Climate Change Threatens Afghanistan Families
Villagers have lost water and watched crops fail as temperatures rise, forcing them to consider migration.

Zimbabwe Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
New farming skills go beyond survival to increased production and new markets.

10 Ways to Help the World on Earth Day
Make the world a greener and better place to live this Earth Day.

CRS' Best Photos of 2018
These are the CRS best photos of 2018 that have had the most lasting and transcendent impact, capturing the glory of human dignity even as we move among the poorest and most vulnerable.

Disaster Risk Reduction for Businesses in Vietnam
A CRS project helps urban businesses reduce losses caused by climate change and natural disasters.

The 15 Women Farmers You Need to Meet
Catholic Relief Services works with women farmers around the world. Even against everything—climate change, scarce resources and difficult financial circumstances—these women prove just how powerful they are.