Violence is a continual source of anxiety in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. The Youth Voices for Community Action project has helped young people to address violence against women, children and religious and secular groups.
After the January 2010 earthquake, more than 10,000 Haitians moved to northeastern Haiti or crossed into the Dominican Republic illegally, placing themselves at risk of involuntary servitude, slavery, debt bondage and prostitution. To prevent and respond to trafficking and violence, Catholic Relief Services and partners opened a safe house in Ouanaminthe, Haiti.
From September 2008 to June 2011, Catholic Relief Services and partners helped young Egyptians design and implement 14 projects. The program encouraged youth to develop civic knowledge and leadership skills at a time when they had few opportunities to engage their communities.
Working with at-risk and gang-involved youth is a dynamic process that requires a thorough understanding of the context, the youth, the communities and multiple actors. This case study identifies numerous promising practices.
To prevent and mitigate conflict, and to rebuild communities and reconcile people after fighting has stopped, Catholic Relief Services focuses on restoring healthy relationships among groups in conflict.
