Stories From Haiti

Trapped in Gonaives, Bishop Makes Appeal

As Gonaives, Haiti remains underwater, families are without water, food or electricity. A local bishop pleads for help. »»

Hurricane Gustav, Hanna Pound Weary Haiti

Already suffering families and farmers have been hit hard by a series of severe storms. CRS is on the ground responding with food and supplies. »»

CRS Commits $1 Million to Food Crisis Response

An initial $1 million commitment will help the poorest buy food and spur agricultural productivity. »»

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. »»

Prepared for Hurricane Season

Latin America and the Caribbean are regularly hit by natural disasters and extremes of weather. Preparation can ease the amount of loss. »»

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. »»

Helping Haiti

Singing Creole gospels above a lively guitar, a parish in South Florida collects funds for Haitians suffering through the global food crisis. »»

Ken Hackett On the Global Food Crisis

Ken Hackett talks about the impact of the global food crisis on the poor and CRS' response. »»

Timkatec Children's Center

More than a decade after Father Joseph Simon started rescuing Port-au-Prince's abandoned and abused street children, his sanctuary is thriving. »»

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. »»

Facing A Food Crisis in Haiti

With food prices soaring and frustration mounting, Haitians take to the street in protest. CRS is calling for more resources and long-term solutions. »»

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. »»

Agriculture in Haiti

Visit our brothers and sisters in Haiti and learn how a CRS agriculture project is helping local farmers earn a better living. »»

Recovering From Nature's Wrath

Thousands of residents in Mexico and the Caribbean battled massive floods. Now in the second phase of recovery, CRS continues to aid needy families. »»

$1 Million Committed to Flood Relief in Mexico

Nearly 1 million people are affected and 300,000 still trapped in their homes as Mexico faces the worst flooding the region has ever seen. »»

Recovering From Tropical Storm Noel

CRS continues to provide assistance to families in the hardest-hit areas of the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba. Thousands are displaced. »»

Flooding Destroys Homes, Crops in Haiti

Nearly 14,000 people have been affected by deadly flooding in Haiti. CRS staff and partners are distributing, food, water, and household and hygiene items. »»

Providing Treatment and Restoring Hope in Haiti

In rural southern Haiti, a bustling medical facility uses a holistic approach to helping families and vulnerable children living with AIDS. »»

St. Boniface Hospital — the Miracle Workers

CRS supports St. Boniface’s efforts by providing food and medicine, but it is the people of St. Boniface who are the true miracle workers. »»

Timkatec Children's Center

Patrick O'Shea knows first-hand what it is like to be an orphan. Now, he helps orphans in Haiti by supporting the Timkatec Children's Center. »»

HIV and AIDS Project

In Haiti, CRS takes an integrated approach in all of our HIV and AIDS programming. »»

Meet Harold, CRS Haiti Staff Member

CRS Haiti's Project Manager for Small Enterprise Development feels that CRS is having a positive impact on the lives of the poorest of the poor. »»

The Social Assistance Program

CRS' Social Assistance Program provides support to children's shelters and other institutions helping the poorest and most vulnerable in Haiti. »»