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