Asia
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Asia
Asia’s population exceeds 4 billion. It is the Earth’s largest, most populous continent, containing 48 countries.
Transformative Progress and Persistent Challenges: CRS' Comprehensive Aid in Asia
Since the 1970s, a number of those countries have made dramatic quality-of-life gains as measured by the United Nation’s Human Development Index. Countries such as China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and India are contemporary economic powerhouses in their own right.
However, amid growing national economic gains and political power, many people in Asia remain mired in poverty. Others stagger from conflict or the aftermath of war. Some Asian nations are more prone to catastrophic natural disaster.
CRS' humanitarian work in Asia brings expertise, innovation and a comprehensive approach to problem solving to this fast-changing continent.
While our response to disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes and typhoons draw media attention, CRS is deeply involved in long-term humanitarian aid programs in Asia, including agriculture, health, education, microfinance, peacebuilding and other disciplines. These efforts go well beyond mere recovery and strive to help make prosperity and stability the new normal for hundreds of thousands of our bothers and sisters throughout Asia.
While CRS serves many rural communities with agriculture, water and sanitation, and health programs, we are more likely to be involved in education in Asian countries than any other discipline.
Where We Work in Asia
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ICT4Ag
To enable farmers to analyze market opportunities and increase their income, more attention needs to be given to monitor the profits that different types of farmers gain from using new technologies and linking to markets.
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Community in Indonesia Adapts to Climate Change
Cyclones and climate change threaten food access in Indonesia but Evita helps her community grow home gardens for sustainable, nutritious food.
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Eliminating Malaria in Cambodia
Trained local workers help eliminate malaria in Cambodia.
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Improving Nutrition in Laos
Greenhouses help farmers adapt to climate change by protecting crops and providing control over growing conditions.
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Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia
Local groups help mitigate risk and save lives during an emergency.
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Improving Girls’ Nutrition in Timor-Leste
School programs offer nutritious food while girls learn to better manage their health and eating habits.
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Saint Francis of Assisi and CRS: Celebrating Animals Around the World
At Catholic Relief Services, we are blessed every day to experience the beauty of God’s creatures. In honor of Saint Francis of Assisi’s feast day on October 4, we are delighted to share some of our best photography of animals around the world paired with Bible verses and other quotes.
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The Pathway to Prosperity illustrates CRS Agriculture and Livelihoods program for serving smallholder farmers as they move toward resilient self-sufficiency.
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