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July 26, 2017
Vietnam War Survivors Find Healing
Like a typical grandmother, Nguyen Thi Thi looks at her daughter and grandchildren with pride.
June 30, 2017
Rwanda Clubs Promote Hygiene
Toilet construction and sanitation lessons help communities improve healthMore
May 2, 2017
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
May 2, 2017
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
April 27, 2017
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
April 11, 2017
Cholera Threat Adds to South Sudan Famine Fears
CRS is providing clean water sources and hygiene education through Catholic schools in Juba.More
April 4, 2017
Fighting Malaria in The Gambia
CRS work in The Gambia focuses largely on malaria prevention.More
April 4, 2017
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
March 27, 2017
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
March 27, 2017
Promoting Child Protection Through Stronger Parenting Communication
In a context of chronic poverty or illness, where resources are always in short supply, learning new skills for communicating with children may not seem like the top priority. But caregivers have found social support, communication and positive parenting can safeguard children for a brighter...More
