Villagers particpate in a mock search and rescue drill on a flood prone island off India. Amiran White for CRS

When a tsunami washed away a remote coastal village in Indonesia, the first help to arrive was an emergency team from CRS.  With no roads or airports, the dedicated team hiked through the jungle to bring aid to the survivors.

It only takes a few minutes for a disaster to destroy people’s lives.  That’s why CRS spends years preparing for the moment when disaster strikes.

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