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Vietnam War Survivors Find Healing
Like a typical grandmother, Nguyen Thi Thi looks at her daughter and grandchildren with pride.
Rwanda Clubs Promote Hygiene
Toilet construction and sanitation lessons help communities improve healthMore
Working Toward a Loving Home And Family: Stephen's Story
Millions of children live in residential care facilities, often known as “orphanages,” but 80-90% of these children have a living parent. Through research we know that children living in loving, nurturing families have better outcomes than those who grow up in residential care. 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
A Celebration of Motherhood Around the World
Motherhood around the world. Every day, we at Catholic Relief Services work with millions of mothers. These women are all connected by one major theme: love. We hope you see yourself or a loved one in each of these women's stories.More
Life in an Orphanage: Peter's Story
What's it like to be an orphan? Peter Kamau spent his childhood in a Kenyan orphanage. He says we must do better to keep children connected to their families.More
Cholera Threat Adds to South Sudan Famine Fears
CRS is providing clean water sources and hygiene education through Catholic schools in Juba.More
Fighting Malaria in The Gambia
CRS work in The Gambia focuses largely on malaria prevention.More
Malaria Tests and Treatment Save Lives in Benin
Thousands of children in Benin have been tested and treated for malaria through CRS’ work to bring medical care closer to rural communities.More
Harmony=Health: Using Positive Parenting Classes To Grow Emotional & Financial Health
Positive parenting programs are helping caregivers communicate better with their children. Maisaka and her granddaughter, Mpolokeng, are sharing their story.More
