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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
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
September 1 is recognized as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.More
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Ethiopia Drought Crisis by the Numbers
CRS is assisting 2.6 million people, and fears that number may rise as the crisis deepens.More
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