How Cross Catholic Outreach microenterprise and agricultural programs are lifting families out of poverty through opportunity and faith.
Promoting Pigs, Produce and Empowerment in Nicaragua
Empowerment of local families is redefining what it means to do charity in Nicaragua. Learn about our microenterprise projects here.
Agriculture Programs and Economic Independence in Guatemala
While Guatemala has the largest economy and population in Central America, it remains a priority for ministries serving the poor because more than half of its people live below the poverty line. One area receiving special consideration by Church leaders is Santa Rosa de Lima in the southern part of the country.
Photo Blog: Microenterprise
Cross Catholic Outreach’s support of Bruh Tesfa Women’s Outreach in Adrigat, Ethiopia is helping abused single-mothers like Senait Welay start their own businesses and become self-sufficient.
Photo Blog: Spotlight on Microenterprise
We’ve all heard the old adage that says, “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime.” This sentiment gets to the heart of why microenterprise is an important element of helping the poor escape poverty.
Help Women, Fight Poverty
Last week marked International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women and their contributions to society. This year’s celebration was especially meaningful because it also marked the holiday’s 100th anniversary.