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Desert Locust Swarms Devastate East Africa
Farmers and pastoralists both suffer catastrophic losses after fields are stripped of crops by the voracious insects.More
10 Ways to Help the World on Earth Day
Make the world a greener and better place to live this Earth Day. More
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.More
St. Francis of Assisi and CRS: Celebrating Animals Around the World
At Catholic Relief Services, we are blessed every day to experience the beauty of God’s creatures. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day on October 4, we are delighted to share some of our best photography of animals around the world paired with Bible verses and other quotes.More
5 Reasons We Need Foreign Aid
These 5 examples show how United States foreign aid is good because it saves lives. Poverty-focused international assistance is only 1% of our nation’s budget, but it works to .More
The Catholic Relief Services Collection: Help Jesus in Disguise
Through the Church and agencies such as Catholic Relief Services, we can reach everywhere there is need, and always respond to Jesus in disguise.More
Improving Children's Diets in Timor-Leste
A few nutrient-rich foods can make the difference between malnutrition and healthier minds and bodies.More
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.More
Investing & Growing in Ethiopia: How Savings Groups Help Families During Drought
Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) help thousands of women and their families in Ethiopia improve their economic situation by starting small businesses, buying livestock or even sending their children to school.More