Global in Reach, Local in Approach

As a leading international humanitarian agency, Catholic Relief Services brings bold, innovative solutions to the world’s most intractable challenges. Our commitment to our Gospel mission knows no bounds. Guided by our Catholic faith, we embrace the power of local leadership and focus on cross-cutting programs and emerging technologies that have the greatest impact on creating thriving, sustainable communities. We speak out and fight for social justice and the dignity of the human person. And we believe that when we put our faith into action, we can transform the world for our one human family.

Working in 122 countries with 1,735 local partners to help more than 255 million improve their lives.*

Hover over each country to track our work.
Agriculture
  • 8 million | PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
  • 119 | PROJECTS
  • 43 | COUNTRIES
Capacity Strengthening
  • 4 million | PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
  • 236 | PROJECTS
  • 53 | COUNTRIES
Education
  • 8 million | PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
  • 76 | PROJECTS
  • 40 | COUNTRIES
Emergency
  • 24 million | PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
  • 227 | PROJECTS
  • 65 | COUNTRIES
Health
  • 176 million | PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
  • 120 | PROJECTS
  • 42 | COUNTRIES
Justice & Peacebuilding
  • 14 million | PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
  • 54 | PROJECTS
  • 45 | COUNTRIES
Microfinance
  • 3 million | PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
  • 84 | PROJECTS
  • 38 | COUNTRIES
Water & Sanitation
  • 18 million | PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
  • 89 | PROJECTS
  • 35 | COUNTRIES

* Data reflects time period from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.