Stories About Education
Journeying to the Frontiers of Justice
Teachers from Catholic high schools use the summer break to explore education and social justice in West Africa. »»
Building Cyber Bridges to Understanding
Teens from Chicago and the West Bank reach out to each other through Cyber Bridges. »»
First Day of School, Ever, for Rural Afghans
After the fall of the Taliban, many children are finally getting to experience their first day of school »»
Giving Peru's Working Kids A Second Chance
In Peru's Amazon region, children are often confined to work. Learn about a program that helps them stay in school and achieve new heights. »»
Out of Burning Hunger, A Passionate Voice for Africa
An orphan from Ghana, Thomas Awiapo knows hunger, but he also knows compassion. Every year he tells his story to Americans to teach—and to say thanks. »»
In Pakistan's Hills, No Longer Left Behind
It takes eight men to carry a roof truss over steep mountain paths, yet villagers in northern Pakistan labor happily to help CRS build schools. »»
A Future of Peace
With its values-based educational programs, CRS seeks to bring out the best in future Palestinian leaders. »»
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. »»
The Cardinal William H. Keeler Trade Center
A new trade center is giving youth living in Haiti's port city of Gonaives technical skills and new futures. »»
Strangers in A Strange Land
Vivian Manneh is a regional program manager for CRS in the Middle East. She reflects on the realities that refugees across the world face. »»
From Moravia to Montana and Beyond
Karl Jorda's story is one of hope, determination and giving back. »»
Building Understanding, One E-Mail at A Time
Palestinian and American youth build bridges of understanding through a CRS program that connects teenagers from different cultures. »»
Education in India
Take a virtual tour of India and see how CRS-supported schools are helping young people receive a good education »»
The Meaning of 50 Years
Nearing the third anniversary of the South Asia tsunami, CRS reflects on 50 years of work in Indonesia and the resilience of the communities we serve. »»
Help Protect Children From Human Trafficking
Donate to a project that helps children avoid becoming victims of human trafficking. »»
Help People Cope With the Challenges of AIDS in Malawi
Give to a program that helps with the distribution of food and seeds, orphan care, and productive initiatives such as vocational training. »»
Martin Sheen, Ken Hackett Inaugurate Peace School
"The mandate is to change the world and that begins with ourselves," said actor Martin Sheen, who helped inaugurate a new peace studies school at University of San Diego. »»
Milking Profits in Ethiopia
Enterprising Ethiopian women are selling cows milk collectively to increase profits, save time and improve their families' quality of life. »»
Back to School in Darfur
More than 10,000 students displaced by the Darfur conflict are getting an education thanks to CRS initiatives in West Darfur. »»
From Chaos to Calm, A New Liberia
After surviving a threat to his life during Liberia's civil war, Dickson George has returned to helping the country he loves. »»
Cooking Up Opportunity
A unique culinary school in Brazil gives at-risk youth the skills and confidence they need for jobs in the restaurant industry. »»
Goats Bring Hope to A Zimbabwean Family
The gift of a goat means Okelo can complete his education and his family can have confidence in its future. »»
Easing A Child's Heavy Burden
With help from a special CRS project in Kenya, 14-year-old Brenda can be a child — and care for her family. »»
Clinic, School Return to War-Torn Lebanon
A southern Lebanon community celebrates the reopening of a building destroyed by war, thanks to assistance from CRS and a local partner. »»
In Mali, Top Students Get Vegetable Oil
It wasn't long ago that Aminata Yattara could only dream about going to school. Now, thanks to CRS, Aminata is able to make her dreams a reality. »»
Coming Together to Eliminate Child Labor
With poverty so prevalent, many children sacrifice their education and go to work to help their families make ends meet. »»
Disabled and Undeterred
CRS is working to break down stereotypes and enable people with disabilities to learn skills and find information technology jobs. »»
Teaching Deaf Students About Health
CRS supports HIV education among hearing impaired youth in eastern Zimbabwe. »»
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. »»
Walking in the Shoes of A Migrant
CRS Volunteer Megan Marshall decided to follow the path that many migrants take as they make the journey northward in search of a better life. »»
Walking in the Shoes of Migrants: Our Journey Continues
CRS Volunteer Megan Marshall decided to follow the path that many migrants take as they make the journey northward in search of a better life. »»
Conflicts Across the Horn of Africa
An arc of crisis is stretching across the Horn of Africa, from Mogadishu, Somalia, to N'Djamena, Chad. »»
Growing Pains: Back to School
Almost two years have passed since the tsunami damaged the Devapatiraja school, but things are slowly returning to normal. »»
One of Millions
Hungry and orphaned, a young boy was lured into school by a hot lunch and dedicated teachers. »»
After the Taliban: Hope for the Future
The rise and fall of the Taliban has dramatically affected the lives of the Afghan people, especially women. A CRS staffer reflects on the changes. »»
Children Become Students With CRS Support
The Mavambo Learning Center helps children who have never been to school catch up with their peers and reenter the school system. »»
Education and Prevention of HIV and AIDS
Most Bolivians are uninformed about the transmission of HIV and AIDS. CRS has been working to change this among the most at-risk populations. »»
Teacher's Surprise Encounter Brings Hope
A spontaneous visit from local children gave teacher Mona Lewis renewed purpose — giving daily lessons on English, geography, writing and reading. »»
Thousands of Families Displaced By Quake
In the aftermath of the 6.3-magnitude that hit Yogyakarta in May of 2006, thousands were forced from their homes and found refuge in CRS supported camps. »»
Palestinian Infrastructure for Needed Employment
CRS is working in parts of Bethlehem and Hebron to restore educational facilities - just one victim of ongoing tensions in the region. »»
Father Peter Daniels
Father Peter Daniels first learned about CRS as a child waiting in line to get milk powder. Now he works with CRS to help the poor in Andhra Pradesh. »»
Support Our Youth (Soy!) Project
CRS is helping communities implement quality education programs for child and adolescent workers at-risk. »»
Combatting Human Trafficking
In Brazil today, thousands are working in slave-like conditions, but CRS' Trails of Liberty program is working to bring about an end to this problem. »»
Ensuring the Right to Education in Afghanistan
Since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, Afghans, with the help of CRS, have been pushing for basic education, especially for girls. »»
Program Ensures Inclusive Education in Vietnam
In Vietnam, the disabled fight an uphill battle to receive an education. »»
Combating Child Labor Through Education
Starting in 2004, CRS began supporting an initiative to combat exploitative child labor through improved education. »»
Meet Yoram Siame From Youth Alive
Founded in 1996, Youth Alive's mission is create a healthy state of mind through behavior formation and change. »»
Strengthening After-School Programs
Caritas Argentina is responding to the ongoing economic crisis has left many families with no means to pay for their children's education. »»
The Education First Project
CRS' Education First Project is combating child trafficking by helping victims of child trafficking and children at risk to obtain an education. »»
Meet CRS Program Manager Sanda Beljak
Over the years Sanda Beljak has worked her way up from her role as an administrative assistant to become a vital program manager for CRS Bosnia. »»
The Education Program
Education is key to promoting tolerant societies and in Bulgaria CRS is working through Parent School Partnerships to develop peace and understanding. »»
Reaching Communities Through Education
Catholic Relief Services is supporting an initiative to provide school meals to decrease school drop-out and absentee rates in rural provinces. »»
The Non-Formal Education Program
Although education is considered one of Egypt's highest priorities, children in poor, rural areas often receive an inferior education. »»
HIV and AIDS Project
In Haiti, CRS takes an integrated approach in all of our HIV and AIDS programming. »»
Improving Care and Support for Vulnerable Children
The CRS-supported STRIVE project, more than 20,000 orphans and other vulnerable children are receiving multi-faceted care on a regular basis. »»
Education and Civil Society
Due to years of neglect, political and economic upheaval and an influx of refugees, schools in Serbia are lacking basic infrastructure. »»
