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Empowering Approaches Toward Sustainable Development in Africa
March 2008
CRS in Africa
• Present in over 30 African countries• About 58% of overseas
budget went to Africa in 2007
CRS Expenditures in 2007
19%
17%
13%9%11%
12%
8%11%
East Africa
Southern Africa
West Africa
Central Africa
Lacro
South Asia
Europe/Middle East
South East Asia
CRS’ Guiding Principles
• Sacredness and Dignity of the Human Person• Rights and Responsibilities• Social Nature of Humanity• The Common Good• Subsidiarity• Solidarity• Option for the Poor• Stewardship
CRS’ Guiding Principles
SolidarityWe are all part of one human family – whatever our national, racial, religious, economic or ideological differences – and in an increasingly interconnected world, loving our neighbor has global dimensions
CRS’ Guiding Principles
SubsidiarityA higher level of government – or organization – should not perform any function or duty that can be handled more effectively at a lower level by people who are closer to the problem and have a better understanding of the issues.
Empowering communities
Field Farmer Schools in Sierra Leone
Empowering communities
Field Farmer Schools in Sierra Leone
Empowering civil society
and local governments Tuning Into Democracy project in Guinea
Empowering governments
School lunch program in Burkina Faso