Press Releases from Catholic Relief Services

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CRS Aids Storm-Ravaged Haiti After Hanna and Gustav; Steps Up Relief to South Asia Monsoon Floods

September 05, 2008, Baltimore, MD

Severe weather patterns throughout the Caribbean and South Asia have wreaked havoc on Haiti, India, and Nepal.

Crisis in Georgia: CRS Aids the Most Vulnerable

August 21, 2008, Tbilisi, Georgia

As Georgians who fled violence in early August struggle to stay afloat in temporary shelters, CRS is providing emergency aid.

CRS Receives $2.9 Million Food Crisis Grant From the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

August 14, 2008, Baltimore, MD

This emergency food crisis grant will fund projects in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso and Haiti

Catholic Relief Services Supports Emergency Response in Southern Philippines

August 13, 2008, Baltimore, MD

CRS has committed an initial $25,000 to the southern Philippines after fighting erupted between government forces and Islamic separatists.

Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services Welcome Passage of PEPFAR Reauthorization

July 25, 2008, Baltimore, MD

$48 billion, five-year bill will continue to address the scourge of HIV/AIDS.

CRS Recommends Urgent Response to Global Food Crisis

July 16, 2008, Baltimore, MD

Sean Callahan, CRS' executive vice president for overseas operations, testified before Congress on the Global Food Crisis.

Indian Monsoon Flooding Takes Turn in Eastern Region

July 14, 2008, New Delhi, India

CRS Responds with Emergency Relief Across Country

Catholic Relief Services Launches Initiative to Engage U.S. Hispanics

July 10, 2008, Baltimore, MD

Spanish-language Website to anchor outreach efforts to Country's Fastest Growing Demographic

Cathedrals in Philippines Turning Into Camps for Typhoon Displaced

June 27, 2008, Manila, The Philippines

Archdioceses across the country are struggling to provide relief in the wake of devastation.

Village Resilience Projects Show Impact at Frontlines of India's Early Monsoon

June 27, 2008, New Delhi, India

Village-based disaster preparedness programs are demonstrating an experienced, positive impact at the frontlines of the floods

Catholic Relief Services to Lead Malaria Fight in Benin

June 27, 2008, Cotonou, Benin

Global Fund donates € 15.5 to the cause

Caritas Assessment Teams Return From China Quake Zones

May 30, 2008, Bangkok

Children, Education Top Priorities for Recovery Efforts

Egan Award for Journalistic Excellence Winners Announced

May 29, 2008, Toronto, Ontario

Catholic Relief Services Honors Outstanding Catholic Journalists and Photographers

Caritas Relief Efforts to Reach Estimated 40,000 People in Myanmar

May 13, 2008, Baltimore, MD

Heavy Rains, Transportation Remain a Challenge

Catholic Relief Services Supports Emergency Relief Effort for Tens of Thousands Affected By Cyclone in Myanmar

May 07, 2008, Baltimore, MD

CRS is supporting the emergency response efforts of the Caritas Internationalis network in the most affected areas of Myanmar after Cyclone Nargis.