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A Caritas worker walks through the destruction in Gaza. Photo credit: Caritas Jerusalem.
Gaza Emergency Appeal
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deteriorate at an alarming rate. Help families in Gaza today with food, shelter, medicine and artificial limbs.
Global Gifts Christmas Cards
When you purchase a Christmas card for your loved one, it's an act of compassion. Every card helps provide clean water, education, and food security to vulnerable communities worldwide.
A family repairing their damaged roof after typhoon Uwan struck in the Philippines. Photo Credit, Caritas Libmanan
Asia Storm Relief
A series of devastating weather events have struck the Philippines and Vietnam, leaving communities devastated. Our partners on the ground are providing urgent support to affected families.
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106,812 people
Gain access to improved health services
71,291 people
With improved food security
84,091 people
Gain access to drinking water
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A Caritas Jerusalem aid worker holds a baby during distribution of life saving formula. Photo credit: Caritas Jerusalem.
Caritas Jerusalem delivers life-saving infant formula in Gaza amid ceasefire
Among the first responders on the ground, Caritas Jerusalem has distributed 10,000 cans of infant formula to newborns and young children across the Gaza Strip.
Water distribution to those displaced by the conflict in Sudan. Photo credit: CAFOD.
Caritas Australia calls for urgent action as Sudan humanitarian crisis deepens
Caritas Australia is calling on the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, as escalating violence in Al Fasher and across the country pushes millions further into crisis.
Tetiana Stawnychy President of Caritas Ukraine speaking to Caritas Australia staff. Photo credit Caritas Australia.
Navigating crisis and building resilience: Caritas Ukraine’s evolving war response
When Tetiana Stawnychy, President of Caritas Ukraine, visited Australia this October, she brought with her a message of resilience, solidarity, and urgent need.
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The lives transformed through your support
Read about the impact that your support achieves. Inspiring stories of strength, resilience and change, that are made possible with your support and generosity.
Together, we reach across the globe
For 60 years, Caritas Australia has been working with communities around the world to confront the challenges of poverty. Through locally-led programs, we work with all people towards a world where all can thrive and reach their full potential.
Africa
Countries we work in:
Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
In Tanzania, we help women like Oliva to become financially independent through literacy and numeracy classes.
Pacific
Countries we work in:
Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa and Fiji.
In Solomon Islands, Shaniella grew up in a remote village in a province which has limited educational and job opportunities – and one of the country’s highest poverty rates. After leaving school, she decided to move closer to the capital city, Honiara, to study hospitality and tourism.
Asia
Countries we work in:
Cambodia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia and TImor Leste.
In Nepal, 16-year-old Laxmi lives in one of the most remote communities which experiences high levels of poverty.  
Australia
In Australia, many remote communities, Indigenous languages are being lost and traditional social structures are breaking down.
Janice is a Wagilak woman living on Jawoyn country in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
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Together we can tackle critical issues affecting vulnerable communities.
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You can support Caritas Australia’s life-changing work in a range of ways. From becoming a Champion for Change, purchasing a Global Gift, to leaving a Legacy of Love, your generosity will make a real and lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable communities, globally.
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