The girls at Hogar de Querubines pray together. The girls at Hogar de Querubines pray together.

Shelter Allows Girls to Escape Exploitation

Hogar de Querubines in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, supports teenage girls who have been sexually exploited, physically abused and trafficked.

Congo Crisis: Aid Workers Poised to Help Families

Working with Caritas partners, CRS positions Congo staff and resources to help people fleeing fighting in the North Kivu region near the Rwanda border.

Shelters Ease Shock of Pakistan Quake

When a recent earthquake in Pakistan killed Ata's father and severely damaged his house, CRS responded with warm shelter for the coming winter.

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community. We alleviate suffering and provide assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.

In Their Own Words

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Stories From the Field

Rebuilding Hope After the Tsunami

CRS marks the fourth anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami. See what your compassion has made possible.Read More »»

Peacebuilding: Healing the Wounds of War

By bringing sides together, CRS helps groups in conflict break the cycle of war and poverty.Read More »»

Villanova Educators Bring Home Lessons From Rwanda

Scenes of forgiveness and renewal following genocide in Rwanda offer powerful lessons for Villanova educators.Read More »»

Fair Trade Renews Palestinian Olive Industry

Fair Trade Olive Harvest Festival celebrates traditional industry while supporting farmers and artisans in Palestinian territories.Read More »»

Kenyans Rebuild Lives After Election Violence

Community forums and innovative vouchers are helping Kenyans to rebuild social ties and peacefully return to farming.Read More »»

Preschool Plan Helps Bangladesh Students and Teachers

A CRS-sponsored education program offers jobs to teachers and gives very young children a chance to learn.Read More »»

A Look Back: Four Years After the Tsunami

Tsunami anniversary recalls devastation, recognizes resiliency of Indonesia's survivors. Read More »»

Vouchers Give West African Farmers A Boost

Through a CRS initiative, Rasmata Sawadogo and 4,000 rice farmers in Burkina Faso can buy the fertilizer they need to feed their own people.Read More »»

Erick's Story

Meet Erick Omondi Okoth, from Kenya, orphaned as a teenager and as the eldest, left to care for seven siblings as well as eight cousins. Read More »»

Rebuilding Hope After the Tsunami

CRS marks the fourth anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami. See what your compassion has made possible.Read More »»

Peacebuilding: Healing the Wounds of War

By bringing sides together, CRS helps groups in conflict break the cycle of war and poverty.Read More »»

Villanova Educators Bring Home Lessons From Rwanda

Scenes of forgiveness and renewal following genocide in Rwanda offer powerful lessons for Villanova educators.Read More »»

Fair Trade Renews Palestinian Olive Industry

Fair Trade Olive Harvest Festival celebrates traditional industry while supporting farmers and artisans in Palestinian territories.Read More »»

Kenyans Rebuild Lives After Election Violence

Community forums and innovative vouchers are helping Kenyans to rebuild social ties and peacefully return to farming.Read More »»

Preschool Plan Helps Bangladesh Students and Teachers

A CRS-sponsored education program offers jobs to teachers and gives very young children a chance to learn.Read More »»

A Look Back: Four Years After the Tsunami

Tsunami anniversary recalls devastation, recognizes resiliency of Indonesia's survivors. Read More »»

Vouchers Give West African Farmers A Boost

Through a CRS initiative, Rasmata Sawadogo and 4,000 rice farmers in Burkina Faso can buy the fertilizer they need to feed their own people.Read More »»

Erick's Story

Meet Erick Omondi Okoth, from Kenya, orphaned as a teenager and as the eldest, left to care for seven siblings as well as eight cousins. Read More »»

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