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July 19, 2016
Rising Above Climate Change in Ghana
Cllimate change affects small communities around the world and the key to resilience is a community that is united.
July 1, 2016
Praying for Rain In Ethiopia
Ethiopia is in the midst of its worst drought in 50 years. Despite the pressing need, Ethiopia has avoided a full-blown humanitarian disaster. Here's why.More
June 10, 2016
The Vanishing Water of Bolivia
There's a water crisis in Bolivia. From Lake Poopó to the Chacaltaya Glacier, Bolivia's water is disappearing at an alarming rate due to climate change. This is impacting thousands of Bolivians who are having to change the way they live to survive.More
June 8, 2016
Conversations in Climate Change: Laudato Si’ One Year Later
We recently sat down with Catholic Relief Services CEO Dr. Carolyn Woo, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Father James Martin, SJ of America Magazine to have a conversation about climate change and the legacy of Laudato Si’.More
May 3, 2016
In Ethiopia, Helping Mothers Feed Their Children During a Food Crisis
Young mothers in Ethiopia are learning how to feed their babies during drought.More
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 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
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
