Which program operates as an international humanitarian effort and is run by a United States-based organization to aid people affected by war and disasters in many countries?

• A. Catholic Relief Services
• B. Oxfam America
• C. Mercy Corps
• D. Save the Children

Answer: (A)

This question is about identifying the organization that functions as the United States’ own international humanitarian arm, delivering aid to people affected by war and disasters across many countries. Catholic Relief Services fits this description perfectly: it is the international relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, based in the United States, and it coordinates and delivers emergency relief, food, water, shelter, health services, and recovery support in numerous countries through local partnerships. Its mandate is specifically to carry out humanitarian aid across borders, regardless of religion or politics, making it the best match for a U.S.-based organization running international relief efforts. While other groups on the list also do international aid, CRS is the clearest example of the U.S.-based organization operating a broad international humanitarian program.