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Thursday
Jan032013

How a CRS program lowered child malnutrition in Southern Haiti

Posted on DateThursday, January 3, 2013 at 2:24PM

Haiti’s child malnutrition rates are among the highest in the Caribbean. Through CRS’ Maternal and Child Health Nutrition Program, CRS and community volunteers have set up rally posts, strengthened health centers and created mothers’ clubs. As a result, the child malnutrition rate in this area has been reduced from 14 percent to 8 percent.

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Wednesday
Nov282012

Conference: Mobile Services that Empower Vulnerable Communities

Posted on DateWednesday, November 28, 2012 at 1:52PM

ICT4D conference: Mobile Services that Empower Vulnerable Communities

CRS held its fifth conference on information and communications technologies for development (ICT4D). View the presentations.

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Wednesday
Oct102012

CRS celebrates one million savings group members

Posted on DateWednesday, October 10, 2012 at 11:43AM

Since 2006, Catholic Relief Services has been supporting self-managed Savings and Internal Lending Communities for poor and vulnerable populations. Outreach has now exceeded 1 million members worldwide. In celebration, CRS will host a special session during the SEEP 2012 Annual Conference to highlight the innovations and learning that have emerged over the last six years. Learn more about CRS microfinance programming.

Read CRS’ evidence-based research publications on agent earnings, agent productivity, group performance and poverty outreach.

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