Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official int'l humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community. We assist people in need in more than 100 countries.
“Thabat” means stability in Arabic & it’s what conflict‑affected communities in Sudan need. With support from @WorldBankGroup & Sudan Transition & Recovery Support (STARS) Trust Fund, CRS is helping communities by strengthening health & nutrition services & food systems.
For a mother fleeing with her children, the migrant journey isn’t a route, it’s an open wound that deepens with every border. At Casa del Migrante San José in Esquipulas, Guatemala, families arrive exhausted and afraid, seeking safety and rest. Read more: brnw.ch/21x3bhu
Reporting from inside Gaza: For almost two years, some families have been living without a home. Catholic Relief Services is helping provide safe, dignified shelter. Watch to learn more.
In Burkina Faso, the ongoing security crisis is taking a heavy toll on families especially women displaced by this crisis and the communities hosting them. Catholic Relief Services and our local partner are supporting those in need. Hear more from Moussa in Tibga village.
In the Northwest region of Cameroon, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been assisting families who are in dire need of assistance. And thanks to the generosity of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, over 400 people have been trained in business skills. (1/2)
They received money to start small businesses to support themselves and their families. Now these families have a fresh start and can build a legacy for their family and community. (2/2)
"The gift of peace is something we work for." Bishop Cahill of the @diocesevictoria, and CRS board member, shares his thoughts on what "peace" looks like in our world. Watch now.
“The entire material universe speaks of God’s love, his boundless affection for us. Soil, water, mountains: everything is, as it were, a caress of God.” —Pope Francis, Laudato Si'
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Mozambique has been affected by flooding & conflict, displacing people, damaging peoples' homes & sources of income. Teams from CRS and @iamCARITAS are going door to door in the communities of Nampula and Sofala provinces, registering families and verifying who needs help most.
It's the careful first step before any assistance reaches them, and behind every interview is a field agent trained in safe, dignified data collection. We’re grateful that this response is supported by the Mozambique Humanitarian Fund.
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Will you accept the challenge? CRS donors are inviting you to join a powerful circle of generosity for families in need. Together, as one body in Christ, we can do more. Give today to provide lifesaving relief ➡️ brnw.ch/21x2WAE
Classrooms have become homes for families displaced by conflict in Lebanon. Amid uncertainty, moments of play offer comfort as volunteers bring care and hope. See how this community is finding strength in hardship ➡️ brnw.ch/21x34eM
Reporting from inside Gaza: Over 2.1 million people are estimated to need assistance. Watch how our team is helping families stay healthy with hygiene kits and how we ensure your donations reach those who need them most.
Why are Ebola clinics being attacked? It comes down to trust, death and body bags. CRS emergency manager Max Lieblich says involving religious leaders in safe burials and having them present at funerals can help ease tensions. Read more via @NPRbrnw.ch/21x303e.
Saint Joan of Arc is known for her courage and faith, but those who knew her also saw her deep kindness and love for the poor. She left a lasting impression on every heart she met. On her feast day, may we live our faith with her boldness.
(Artwork courtesy of Josiah Henley)
Six months after #HurricaneMelissa, families in Jamaica, Haiti & Cuba are still recovering from this storm. CRS and local partners quickly delivered shelter, food, hygiene supplies and cash to help families stay safe and begin rebuilding. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/21x2RSj