Stories From Ethiopia

Defying Drought in Ethiopia

As failed rains leave millions without food, long-term agricultural programs and emergency food distributions are helping Ethiopians to survive. »»

Irrigation Eases Ethiopia’s Crop Crisis

Emergency food distributions coupled with long-term agricultural projects are helping Ethiopians withstand a critical food shortage. »»

Food Aid Reaching Ethiopia's Needy

Moving food aid across the globe is anything but simple. See how CRS Ethiopia makes sure the food reaches needy families. »»

The Global Food Crisis

Prices of many basic foods have skyrocketed in the last two years, leading to a major food crisis affecting millions of people throughout the world. »»

Help for the Hungry

Working with local Church partners, CRS is providing emergency assistance to children and families suffering from drought in Ethiopia. »»

50 Years of Service in Ethiopia

Catholic Relief Services celebrates 50 years of providing relief and development assistance in Ethiopia. »»

CRS Food Experts Warn of Impending 'Cascade of Hunger'

A worldwide food crisis prompts leaders to seek solutions in the hopes of averting famine, discontent and violence. »»

World Water Day: Liquid Gold

CRS is bringing a wealth of benefits to poor communities worldwide by providing easy access to clean, fresh water. »»

2007 Year in Photos

Our year-end roundup salutes the work of our dedicated staff and beneficiaries, whose resiliency rises above the most challenging circumstances. »»

Family Farms Its Way Out of Food Aid

By making the most of assistance provided by the government and aid agencies, an Ethiopian family graduates itself from a food aid program. »»

Fluoride-Free Water Brings Smiles in Ethiopia

Ethiopian villagers appreciate their convenient access to clean defluoridated water, improving overall health and making tooth and bone decay history. »»

Provide Access to Clean, Sustainable Water

With Team Today and Tomorrow, CRS is working to provide clean water from safe sources to thousands of poor farmers and their families. »»

Help Farmers Manage Water and Survive Droughts

Donate to help Ethiopian farmers grow more crops and increase their income. »»

Growing Solutions to Hunger

U.S. farmers are donating crops grown on their land to help poor farmers overseas increase harvests and incomes. »»

Milking Profits in Ethiopia

Enterprising Ethiopian women are selling cows milk collectively to increase profits, save time and improve their families' quality of life. »»

Remembering Mother Teresa

On the 10th anniversary of her death, CRS Regional Director Jim DeHarpporte shares his personal reflections on the work and continuing example of Mother Teresa. »»

ART and A Little Help From Friends

Once limited to the wealthy, access to antiretroviral medications is helping many Ethiopians living with HIV today to lead long, productive lives. »»

Voices of Angels

Every week, a small chapel in Ethiopia fills with the joyful voices of children, who, despite their illness, find reason to celebrate. »»

We Have Been Reborn Because of This Water

A CRS project has transformed an impoverished rural Ethiopian community by taking an integrated approach to providing water. »»

Ethiopian Youth in Charge of Their AIDS Understanding

Teens in Ethiopia have greater awareness of HIV and AIDS thanks to the 'In Charge!' program, which fosters discussion on HIV and AIDS and prevention. »»

Ethiopian Communities Take Control of Malaria

Using a new participatory learning method developed by CRS and our partners, communities in Ethiopia will work together to stop malaria in its tracks. »»

Ayo's Secret Garden

In rural Ethiopia, sanitation and hunger pose challenges for families. Learn how an innovative pit latrine is changing life for thousands of farmers. »»

Conflicts Across the Horn of Africa

An arc of crisis is stretching across the Horn of Africa, from Mogadishu, Somalia, to N'Djamena, Chad. »»

Skills for Life and Livelihoods

Ahmed Sheno began participating in an irrigation project developed by CRS and our partners. He now supports his family and saves for the future. »»

From Food Assistance to Food Production

With support from CRS, Halefom Kiros has left hunger behind and built an agricultural business, providing for his wife and children. »»

White Gold in A Navy Bean

Getahun Sagni is one of the farmers participating in a CRS project to bring new navy bean varieties to poor farmers in the Oromia region. »»

Productive Farm Means Better Life for Ethiopian Family

Junedi and his family are expanding their farming capabilities with help from a USAID-funded CRS project targeting Ethiopians most in need. »»

Nothing Is Thrown Away

CRS staff member Patricia McCarthy visits the work of the Missionaries of Charity at Sidist Kilo, a home for the destitute and dying. »»

Postcard From the Field

In Ethiopia, water is a resource more precious than gold. CRS helps Ethiopians build wells, develop irrigation and learn to use water efficiently. »»