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October 28, 2024
Honoring the Departed: All Souls Day and Día de los Muertos Explained
What Is Día de los Muertos?
As we approach the liturgical holiday of All Souls Day, you may hear about Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, and wonder what this holiday is.
With origins in México and associated with the Catholic feasts of...More
October 16, 2024
Global Emergency Update October 2024
Emergency Response in the Holy Land —Since the crisis in the Holy Land escalated in October 2023, families and communities have been devastated, and tens of thousands of lives have been lost....More
October 15, 2024
CRS: Building Safe, Dignified Homes and Communities
Highlights, Case Studies and Lessons Learned from Across the World
As a part of its Vision 2030 agency strategy, CRS has undertaken a transformational shift from a focus on shelter and settlement—the building of roofs and walls—to homes...More
October 15, 2024
Farmers Restore Soil in Malawi
With support from CRS and USAID, one man’s determination leads a farming community to create and maintain a resilient growing environment.More
October 11, 2024
Feeding Those Most in Need in Ethiopia
A careful assessment process helps ensure that supplies reach those most affected by conflict and drought.More
October 11, 2024
Overcoming Hunger in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia
Millions receive relief from food shortages caused by conflict and climate change.More
October 4, 2024
Self-Determination in Central African Republic
Unconditional cash distributions bring opportunities to people affected by conflict.More
September 26, 2024
Repairing Trust and Building Business in Iraq
Critical skills training along with a cash grant helped build a business—and new perspectives—following displacement. Critical skills training along with a cash grant helped build a business—and new perspectives—following displacement. More
September 23, 2024
Improving Nutrition in Laos
Greenhouses help farmers adapt to climate change by protecting crops and providing control over growing conditions.More
September 20, 2024
Global Emergency Update September 2024
Global Emergency Update September 2024 —This is the latest report on Catholic Relief Services’ ongoing emergency response and recovery activities around the world. Our work is possible thanks to...More
