Patricio Felix and his wife Guadalupe Garcia make tortillas. Patricio Felix and his wife Guadalupe Garcia make tortillas.

Tortilla Business Builds On Microfinance Loan

A small loan from the EnComun de la Frontera microfinance project helps a Mexican family's tortilla business flourish.

Aid Delivered to Families in Congo

More than 5,000 families who fled fighting in eastern Congo received household supply kits that help them deal with their dire circumstances.

Gonaives: A Long Road to Recovery

After this Haitian town was wrecked by storms, steadfast residents are focused on recovery.

Please watch this video of CRS President Ken Hackett with an urgent plea for funds needed to help the poorest around the world.

Stories From the Field

Gaza Crisis: CRS Responds

In Gaza, residents are in need of food and basic necessities while shops and banks remain closed. CRS is responding with supplies as conditions allow.Read More »»

One Precious Little Miracle in Guatemala

When Diana was a month old, she was left abandoned in a trash can. Thanks to the care she has received at San Jose Hospice she is now thriving. Read More »»

New Year Greetings From CRS Sudan

The staff of CRS Sudan shares wishes for a peaceful and prosperous new year.Read More »»

Fighting Poverty to Build Peace

Excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI's message for the World Day of Peace January 1, 2009. Read More »»

Nicaragua Taps Into Water Management

Rural Nicaraguans are building water systems to bring clean, drinkable water into their homes—and good health into their lives.Read More »»

Bosnia Cheese Shop Thwarts Human Trafficking

A CRS beneficiary uses her cheese shop's success to help vulnerable women.Read More »»

Rebuilding Life After Niger Flood

Emergency response and an indomitable spirit help a Nigerien woman rebuild family life after losing everything to a flood.Read More »»

Clinic Becomes Oasis for Nigerien Nomads

Nigerian nomads find CRS and Caritas clinic programs fit health care into their lifestyle.Read More »»

Recovery Slowly Dawns on Northern Uganda

As security improves, residents of northern Uganda are beginning to leave camps and rebuild their lives.Read More »»

Gaza Crisis: CRS Responds

In Gaza, residents are in need of food and basic necessities while shops and banks remain closed. CRS is responding with supplies as conditions allow.Read More »»

One Precious Little Miracle in Guatemala

When Diana was a month old, she was left abandoned in a trash can. Thanks to the care she has received at San Jose Hospice she is now thriving. Read More »»

New Year Greetings From CRS Sudan

The staff of CRS Sudan shares wishes for a peaceful and prosperous new year.Read More »»

Fighting Poverty to Build Peace

Excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI's message for the World Day of Peace January 1, 2009. Read More »»

Nicaragua Taps Into Water Management

Rural Nicaraguans are building water systems to bring clean, drinkable water into their homes—and good health into their lives.Read More »»

Bosnia Cheese Shop Thwarts Human Trafficking

A CRS beneficiary uses her cheese shop's success to help vulnerable women.Read More »»

Rebuilding Life After Niger Flood

Emergency response and an indomitable spirit help a Nigerien woman rebuild family life after losing everything to a flood.Read More »»

Clinic Becomes Oasis for Nigerien Nomads

Nigerian nomads find CRS and Caritas clinic programs fit health care into their lifestyle.Read More »»

Recovery Slowly Dawns on Northern Uganda

As security improves, residents of northern Uganda are beginning to leave camps and rebuild their lives.Read More »»

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