empower women
October 17, 2023
Refugee Livelihood Support and Solutions in Liberia
A CRS program supports refugees with building businesses.
October 13, 2023
Building Resilience through Vocational Training in Chad
A mother in Chad learns carpentry and builds her own business.
February 1, 2023
Women Entrepreneurs Build Local Economies in Indonesia
Savings groups and kitchen gardens help strengthen resilience of communities after natural disasters.
March 24, 2022
Savings Groups Change Lives in Benin
The CRS Savings and Internal Lending Communities program helps members access capital to improve their businesses, homes and education.
March 24, 2022
Growing and Improving Cashew Farming in Benin
Women like Biba Saka Koto are becoming expert farmers while helping other women learn best practices.
June 25, 2018
Empowering Women: A Day in the Life of an Ethiopian Girl
CRS is educating Ethiopian girls. Follow along for a day with Zeineba Wado Markato, an Ethiopian 7th grader. Catholic Relief Services is working with the Church and local partners to provide Ethiopian girls like Zeineba opportunities to break through barriers and reach their full potential.