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April 14, 2016
Moving up the Mountain: Coffee Farmers Fight Against Climate Change
Farmers are fighting the climate and poverty in an uphill battle against coffee leaf rust. But there is hope.More
April 13, 2016
Rooting Out Modern Slavery in Coffee Supply Chains
A new CRS policy brief applauds Brazil’s campaign against modern slavery and outlines steps the coffee industry and consumers can take to contribute to its success.More
April 11, 2016
Ethiopia Suffers Worst Drought in 50 Years
Along with ongoing development programs, CRS is providing food aid to nearly 3 million people facing hunger and malnutrition.More
April 1, 2016
Earth Day and the Sabbath Commandment
God decreed a day of rest for people and a year of rest for the land.More
March 3, 2016
Women Take Lead in Changing Lives
In Malawi as elsewhere, women assume leadership roles that their communities embrace.More
February 29, 2016
Feed the Hungry: In Ethiopia
Ethiopia is currently faced w/ the worst drought in 50 yrs. @CatholicRelief is responding w/ food assistance. In Ethiopia, El Niño has affected weather patterns in the region and two failed rainy seasons have resulted in poor harvest. Faith communities in the United States can live out the...More
February 11, 2016
Climate Change, El Niño Wilt Zimbabwe’s Food Supply
One quarter of Zimbabwe’s people are going hungry in Zimbabwe after another failed harvest. More
January 28, 2016
The Science Of Climate Change
Here are links to two reader-friendly overviews about the science of climate change:
A Catholic Perspective on Climate Change
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October 30, 2015
It's a Giving Thing
Giving is a cornerstone of our faith, and a cornerstone of our salvation. Sometimes, however, giving to a large organization can leave us somewhat detached from the good that gift really does. This is why CRS looks to offer ways of giving that connect and engage us:
- ways for ...More
