Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States, established in 1943 to assist war-torn Europe. Today, CRS operates in over 110 countries, providing support to more than 130 million people across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. As a member of Caritas International, CRS is dedicated to upholding human dignity and promoting charity and justice. CRS offers a variety of humanitarian services and development programs. These include emergency response efforts that provide immediate relief during natural disasters and conflicts, sustainable development initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty, and peacebuilding activities that foster dialogue in conflict-affected areas. The organization collaborates with local communities and other humanitarian agencies to deliver its services effectively, focusing on needs regardless of creed, race, or nationality.