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Shelter for Displaced Filipino Families
CRS responds after violent conflict drives people from their homes into makeshift tent cities.More
Peacebuilding Changes Life Story in Philippines
A CRS workshop helped a young man put down his gun and pick up a pen—and a new life.More
CRS Builds Breastfeeding Hub in Mindanao, Philippines
A haven for young mothers represents a practical outcome of CRS peacebuilding.More
Devastation, Uncertainty in Typhoon Mangkhut's Path
The immediate focus is on rescue efforts and immediate aid, but CRS is prepared to help families fully recover.More
Rebuilding Homes and Communities After Disaster
Following a brutal storm, CRS helped 20,000 families with new shelters along with improved water and sanitation infrastructure.
CRS Completes 20,000 New Shelters Ahead of 2-Year Typhoon Anniversary
Two years after Super Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines, claiming more than 6,200 lives and destroying millions of homes, CRS has repaired and rebuilt 20,000 safe and durable shelters. By making cash grants, providing construction materials and training carpenters, CRS has ensured that...More
Typhoon Haiyan Anniversary: Shelter Success
In the Philippines, early November means Christmas festivities are about to kick into high gear. For the Bretenia family, early November 2013 brought something life-shattering instead. Super Typhoon...More
