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The Pull of Peru’s Gold Rush
Years of illegal gold mining have taken their toll on parts of the Peruvian rainforest. People have left their homes and families, pulled to this part of the world by the promise of a golden opportunity. But that opportunity may be vastly different from what they imagined.More
The Push of Climate Change
In Bangladesh, people are being pushed to the limit by rising sea levels. In Chad, people are being pushed off the land by violence and then continually challenged by scarce resources. Climate change plays a role, and so does one's ability to push forward. This is their story.More
The Faces of CRS 2016
Our talented photographers around the world often uncover the unguarded moments of life. They see the subtle changes where our faces can reveal the situation at hand, where a glance can hint at where we’ve been and the eyes alone can sometimes transmit how we feel. These are the faces of CRS....More
A Year of Climate Change with CRS
In 2016, we brought you stories from all over the world of people struggling with the effects of climate change.More
Planning for the Future Now
Farmers are extremely dependent on the climate. Erratic rainfall and unpredictable weather events can be the difference between a successful crop and a failure. The SAfER project (Sustainable Agriculture for Enhanced Resilience) helps farmers in Indonesia plan for the unexpected.More
Through the Lens of Our Photographers 2016
Our team of photographers takes thousands of pictures each year in every corner of the globe. But there's always a story behind the photo. In this collection, we decided to take you behind the lens, and asked our photographers to share those stories.More
The Climate Change Connection: Cashing in on Cacao & Chocolate
Farmers in El Salvador are turning to cacao, a cash crop with historic ties to the region and the potential to simultaneously help people and the environment.More
The Giving Trees: Fighting Climate Change and Strengthening Communities in Nicaragua
An innovative project involving smallholder farmers aims to reduce poverty among participating farmers, and to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.More
Harvests in the Deserts of Chad
By tapping overlooked oases, CRS helps families achieve resilience during drought.More
10 Things in Your Home Linked to Climate Change
Here are 10 things in your home that have a climate change connection - some things cause global warming, others are impacted by it - and ways you can make a difference.More
