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December 21, 2016
The Hidden Face of Human Trafficking in Peru
Human trafficking in Madre de Dios, Peru has a strong connection to illegal gold mining.More
December 21, 2016
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
November 29, 2016
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
October 13, 2016
Hurricane's Near Total Destruction Stuns Haiti Survivors
Bernadette Moses doesn’t know where her roof is.
A rusty sheet of zinc lays in her yard, crumpled into the shape of a ‘w.’ But it is not her roof. Hurricane Matthew swept hers away, along with her chickens and the front porch.
“This is worse than anything we have ever...More
September 20, 2016
The Effects of Climate Change in Zimbabwe
Climate change is affecting the most vulnerable in Zimbabwe. But while it’s strong, there’s something more powerful: the voices and the will of the people of Zimbabwe who want change and are working hard to make it, despite obstacles. This is their story.More
September 20, 2016
The Impact of Climate Change on Education: Pamhy's Story
Over the last decade, Zimbabwe has experienced a number of economic, environmental and political stresses. Poverty, food insecurity, malnutrition and environmental degradation are serious concerns in Zimbabwe, and will continue to be challenges because of the effects of climate change.More
August 16, 2016
Family Ties Fight Tuberculosis
In Cambodia, an older brother and his wife make room for a sibling in need of critical treatment.More
August 5, 2016
5 Ways to Live Like Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa's simple approach to life and service to God can be imitated by anyone willing to love others. More
July 25, 2016
Building Up Youth and Communities in El Salvador
CRS YouthBuild program helps young people in El Salvador gain confidence, and receive life and job skills training.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
