emergency response

Savings Groups Spur Recovery in Central African Republic
Short-term emergency assistance and long-term development activities help families build resilience.

Shelter in Beirut for Families Fleeing War
Families displaced by war receive food, water and hygiene kits while coping with trauma and uncertainty.

Overcoming Hunger in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Millions receive relief from food shortages caused by conflict and climate change.

Self-Determination in Central African Republic
Unconditional cash distributions bring opportunities to people affected by conflict.

Rapid Relief For Refugees in the Republic of the Congo
Forced to flee their homes, refugees face challenges of finding food and shelter and a way to make a living in a new location.

Food Voucher Assistance in Nigeria
After conflict destroyed homes and disrupted lives, emergency support helped survivors reclaim a sense of normalcy.

Global Emergency Update March 2024
Global 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.

Living Amid War in Ukraine
Families in bombed neighborhoods navigate uncertainty while trying to maintain their lives and rebuild their damaged properties.

Aiding Conflict-Affected Families in Cameroon
Vouchers enable families to purchase food and household items while saving money for school expenses.

Sudanese Seek Refuge, Find Support in Chad
Welcomed by host communities, the refugees also receive food and household goods during their transition to life outside Sudan.