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Adult Literacy Embraced in Madagascar
Literacy leads to better incomes, health, education, community participation and a deeper feeling of belonging.More
Struggling Congolese Ease Stress Through Faithful House
Helping couples make decisions together improves finances, strengthens marriages and models healthy living for children.More
Literacy Leads to Self-Sufficiency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Communities set their own priorities to improve their lives with support from CRS and USAID.More
Education for Refugees in Egypt
A CRS program helps teen refugees gain study and life skills while they complete their schooling.More
Rebuilding Schools and Futures in Iraq
CRS renovated a school destroyed by militants who drove off residents and disrupted lives.More
Empowering Women: A Day in the Life of an Ethiopian Girl
CRS is educating Ethiopian girls. Follow along for a day with Zeineba Wado Markato, an Ethiopian 7th grader. Catholic Relief Services is working with the Church and local partners to provide Ethiopian girls like Zeineba opportunities to break through barriers and reach their full potential.More
Kenya Families Help Ease Mothers’ Burdens
The THRIVE program helps young children by helping influential family members take on parenting duties.More
Syria Crisis: Assistance for Refugees
CRS reaches out to Syrian refugees, providing assistance with education, counseling and care for children, housing, and livelihood support.More
Lesotho's Pathway Out of Poverty Starts Early
CRS and our Catholic partners lead the way with preschool education that benefits children and gives working parents peace of mind.More
St. 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 St. 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.More