Educate!

Become an effective advocate for justice issues by first educating yourself and then educating others.

Listed below are some opportunities to learn about some of those issues, the Church’s teaching on them, and information on trainings that will increase your leadership skills!

Blogs and Stories

CRS Fair Trade Blog: Take part in a discussion about serving the poor by buying products like coffee and chocolate! The CRS Fair Trade blog features a variety of announcements and resources from CRS, partners and other Fair Trade organizations around the world.
CRS Blog: Stay updated with CRS on timely issues and concerns. Read the new CRS blog from CRS employees, volunteers and partners around the globe.
CRS Stories and Photos: Learn about the world and the work of CRS through the eyes of individuals in the US and overseas! Numerous stories and photos are available for downloading.

The Issues

Learn more about how CRS seeks to respond in manner that helps people in their direct need and leads them to create long-term solutions.

CRS: Where We Serve

Explore the issues impacting developing nations around the world.

Food Security

Learn about hunger and related issues by sponsoring and participating in a Food Fast. With a focus on global poverty and justice, Food Fast provides an experience of faith that celebrates Roman Catholic traditions; an experience of solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world who are living in hunger and poverty; and an experience of community, working together to create lasting change in the world.

HIV & AIDS

Review a collection of educational and prayer resources from CRS World AIDS Day. Though World AIDS Day is commemorated each year on December 1, these resources can be easily adapted for use at any time.

The Hope and Dignity Virtual Tour

Learn more about how CRS responds to the HIV & AIDS pandemic through this virtual educational program.

The Children Left Behind

One of the most devastating affects of AIDS is the fact that it leaves so many children orphaned. The Children Left Behind is an exhibit that shares their story. Check the schedule for the exhibit or simply read the background information to learn more.

Migration

The Justice for Immigrants Campaign

Sponsored by a number of Catholic organizations, including the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, this campaign is designed to unite and mobilize a growing network of Catholic institutions, individuals, and other persons of good faith in support of a broad legalization program and comprehensive immigration reform.

A Line in the Sand: Stories from the US/Mexico Border

Discover how theater can be used to educate others about migration through the CRS drama project, developed in partnership with Villanova University.

Peacebuilding

Essential to creating a just world are the efforts to foster peace, especially in regions of the world torn about by conflict and war. Read more about the peacebuilding work that CRS conducts around the world.

“How To”

Going Global with Youth

CRS is committed to providing free education and prayer resources for people of all ages. Designed especially with high school teachers and youth ministers in mind, the CRS Education website is a gateway to lesson plans, simulation activities, prayer services, stories, web links and opportunities that looks at global issues through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.

Cyber Bridges

Learn how young Catholics in the US are connecting online with young people around the world in the effort to foster understanding and peace!

CRS Monthly Briefing

Stay on top of all the issues relevant to the work of CRS by receiving regular email updates!

Ending Poverty In Community (EPIC)

This social justice toolkit, compiled by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered …

how to set up a community service day,
how to write elected officials about an important issue
or how to get others involved in the work for justice?

Poverty USA

You can help the poor and marginalized in the United States by supporting and participating in programs sponsored through this valuable Catholic Campaign for Human Development education.