Stories From Sudan

In Darfur, A Way to Grow Their Own

Through innovative fairs, thousands of farmers in Darfur receive vouchers for seeds and tools to help them grow critical food during uncertain times. »»

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. »»

Waging Peace in Southern Sudan

Government officials, parliament members and community peace officers learn valuable skills to break the cycle of violence across southern Sudan. »»

A Better Road for Peace

Residents in southern Sudan are pitching in to clear a main road to support development efforts while fostering peace among communities. »»

World Water Day: Liquid Gold

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

International Women's Day: Women in Darfur

Training — along with safer and cleaner equipment — are helping reduce the risks faced by both mothers and babies in South and West Darfur. »»

Renewed Crisis in West Darfur

Following renewed violence in West Darfur, CRS is providing emergency assistance in Sirba, Seleia and Abu Siruj. »»

Emergency Food Delivery in Darfur

When new violence disrupts food distributions, CRS-organized food relief committees help issue emergency rations to Darfuri families. »»

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. »»

A Little Mud Goes A Long Way in Darfur

CRS is helping to protect displaced people and the environment in Darfur. »»

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. »»

New Shelters for Displaced Families in Darfur

As continued insecurity in Darfur drives people from their homes, CRS builds temporary shelters for families while they await the conflict's end. »»

From War to Fragile Peace

CRS' Tracy O'Heir reflects on the changes she has seen in South Sudan since the peace agreement was signed, and the challenges that still lie ahead. »»

New Clinic Marks New Beginning

The Keyala clinic is part of the Recovery and Rehabilitation Program, a three-year initiative that Catholic Relief Services is implementing in South Sudan. »»

Sudanese Aid Worker Unprepared for Survivors' Stories

Nothing could have prepared Huda Abbas for the stories she heard from the women forced from their homes by the violence in Darfur. »»

Conflicts Across the Horn of Africa

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

Calm Under Fire: Joseph Gore Modi

After just 8 months in his position as a radio operation, Joseph Gore Modi's skills and resolve were put to the test when a CRS convoy was ambushed. »»

Catholic Relief Services Opens New Office in Juba, Suda

In May 2006, CRS opened a new office in Juba, the capital of southern Sudan, but this office is symbolic of much more. »»

Explaining the Labels

Refugees. Returnees. IDPs. These labels are often used to describe the people affected by war and conflict, but understanding the terms can be difficult. »»

Finding Hope in Goz Diga

When CRS first arrive in Goz Diga, there was nothing except people who had resettled there. The hardwork and dedication of CRS helped to restore hope for these people. »»

The Min Tree

Through the Homeward Bound project, CRS is preparing young men for the challenges they will face when they return to their homes in southern Sudan. »»