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Global Emergency Update October 2023
CRS 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...More
Refugee Livelihood Support and Solutions in Liberia
A CRS program supports refugees with building businesses.More
Rwanda: Health Care for Children
In Rwanda, children with disabilities and their families receive a range of supports, including specialized health care, improving family nutrition and financial skills training.More
Strengthening Displaced Families in Cameroon
Vouchers enable access to items that meet the specific needs of individual households while reaching thousands of people.More
Building Resilience through Vocational Training in Chad
A mother in Chad learns carpentry and builds her own business.More
Bikes Empower Students in Mali
Girls can now travel quickly and safely to school More
Rebuilding Livelihoods in Iraq
Displaced families return home to start and grow businesses that allow them to rebuild their lives.More
Finding Business Success at Age 53
Early each morning, 53-year-old Lucie Massal navigates the sandy streets of Koundoul, Chad, a small town about 25km from the country’s capital, N’Djamena. As she hops over puddles of muddy water, leftover from a recent rainstorm, she holds tightly onto a small, silver key in her hand. It is what...More
Supporting Families in Central African Republic
Cash transfers allow participants to plan, purchase and grow a business based on their own needs and skills.More