About the Organization: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international humanitarian agency founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States. Initially established to provide relief to World War II survivors across Europe, CRS has expanded over more than eight decades into a global assistance organization, reaching over 200 million individuals in 95 countries across five continents. Mission & Principles: Grounded in principles of human dignity and compassion, CRS works to assist vulnerable, impoverished, and disadvantaged communities overseas. While rooted in Catholic social teachings, the organization operates on a strictly non-discriminatory basis—delivering humanitarian assistance and development support based solely on human need, regardless of race, religious belief, or ethnic background.