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Middle East

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Catholic Relief Services has been present in the Middle East/North Africa region for over 50 years. CRS currently supports programs that alleviate human suffering through emergency assistance to the victims of two earthquakes in Turkey, the drought in Morocco, the humanitarian crisis in Iraq, and the conflict in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. CRS promotes integral human development, justice and peace,and solidarity though programs vary widely in scope, from microfinance and health to peace building and interfaith understanding.

Stories From North Africa and the Middle East

Election Day Surprises for Egyptian Women

In rural villages near the Nile, poor women rarely vote, much less run for office. But a CRS program is turning the tide.Read More »»

When Disaster Strikes, CRS Is Ready

In the Middle East, CRS staff simulate emergencies to make sure they're ready for natural and man-made disasters.Read More »»

'Dad, I Don't Want to Die': Counseling for Youth

As Gazan kids try to cope with the violence around them, psychologists talk about a CRS-funded counseling program for children.Read More »»

A Future of Peace

With its values-based educational programs, CRS seeks to bring out the best in future Palestinian leaders.Read More »»

Young People in the Holy Land

CRS helps Palestinian teens in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza look forward with hope.Read More »»

Back to School for Iraqi Refugee Children

'Thank God, We're in School' Iraqi refugee children are at risk of missing out on education. CRS makes sure they don't slip through the cracks.Read More »»

Iraqi Refugees: the Hidden Crisis

Millions of Iraqis have been forced from their home country and now find themselves unable to work, go to school or get health care.Read More »»

From Debt to Success in Egypt

With help from CRS' small-loan program, a destitute widow started a business—and turned her life around.Read More »»

Good Stewards: CRS Offices Go Green

Greening CRS: How some CRS offices are making changes to be environmentally friendly.Read More »»

Election Day Surprises for Egyptian Women

In rural villages near the Nile, poor women rarely vote, much less run for office. But a CRS program is turning the tide.Read More »»

When Disaster Strikes, CRS Is Ready

In the Middle East, CRS staff simulate emergencies to make sure they're ready for natural and man-made disasters.Read More »»

'Dad, I Don't Want to Die': Counseling for Youth

As Gazan kids try to cope with the violence around them, psychologists talk about a CRS-funded counseling program for children.Read More »»

A Future of Peace

With its values-based educational programs, CRS seeks to bring out the best in future Palestinian leaders.Read More »»

Young People in the Holy Land

CRS helps Palestinian teens in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza look forward with hope.Read More »»

Back to School for Iraqi Refugee Children

'Thank God, We're in School' Iraqi refugee children are at risk of missing out on education. CRS makes sure they don't slip through the cracks.Read More »»

Iraqi Refugees: the Hidden Crisis

Millions of Iraqis have been forced from their home country and now find themselves unable to work, go to school or get health care.Read More »»

From Debt to Success in Egypt

With help from CRS' small-loan program, a destitute widow started a business—and turned her life around.Read More »»

Good Stewards: CRS Offices Go Green

Greening CRS: How some CRS offices are making changes to be environmentally friendly.Read More »»