Photo Friday: The Faces of the Poor

Welcome to Photo Friday. The following are pictures of people who’ve seen faith in action. The work of the Church in their lives brought dramatic changes and lasting hope. We thought you’d like to meet some of them.

Haiti Temporary Shelter

Marie Lucienne Charles is happy because she has just moved into a temporary shelter after her home was destroyed by the 2010 earthquake. Photo by Benjamin Depp for CRS

This Guatemalan mother smiles because she is able to take her daughter to a CRS-supported health clinic where she receives checkups. Parents at the clinic receive information about proper child nutrition, and the toddlers receive a nutritious meal. Photo by Rita Villanueva for CRS

Kids at a CRS Food Program

These school children are enjoying a meal delivered by CRS to their classroom. As part of the Food for Education project, CRS also distributed books, desks, and materials to the school, as well as repairing classrooms and building latrines. Photo by Lane Hartill for CRS

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