January 7, 2022
Thriving with Savings Groups in Guinea-Bissau
By pooling their money and borrowing to grow their businesses, women here are finding it easier to meet their families’ needs.
December 22, 2021
Helping Children With HIV Thrive In Cameroon
A CRS project provides local a support system that enables participants to reduce the effects of disease and maintain a healthy life.
December 15, 2021
COVID-19 Challenges Cambodia School System
Children with disabilities faced barriers to education as virtual learning channels became the new way to deliver lessons.
September 16, 2021
Global Emergency Update - September 2021
On August 14, 2021, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti at 8:30 a.m. GMT, about 80 miles west of Port-au-Prince, in Nippes department. An estimated 2,248 people lost their lives in the earthquake, and thousands were injured. Local health care systems are overwhelmed.
The earthquake destroyed homes, infrastructure and businesses, and displaced tens of thousands of people throughout the southern region, Grand Sud. At least 53,915 houses have been destroyed, and another 83,777 houses have been damaged. Many public buildings such as hospitals, schools, hotels and churches are damaged or collapsed. An estimated 650,000 families across the departments of Sud, Grand'Anse and Nippes need emergency support.
September 2, 2021
South Sudan’s Farming Groups Grow Prosperity
Following devastating losses to conflict and natural disasters, vegetable gardens provide food, cash and a sense of community.
August 23, 2021
Families in Haiti need you!
On August 14, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. Provide immediate relief to families today!
August 20, 2021
Afghanistan in Crisis
Afghan parents are struggling to provide their children with food, clean water and education.
August 13, 2021
Promoting Breastfeeding in South Sudan
Mother-in-law groups offer young moms advice on nurturing healthy babies with proper food types for various stages of the child’s growth.
August 6, 2021
Countering HIV Stigma in Nigeria
A CRS-supported project helps families manage living with HIV through disclosure of status and peer and professional support.
July 4, 2021
Help People like Salik Ram Return to Work
Email Congress to support the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines so the world can get back to normal.
