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Donate today to support Nepal

Your gift today can help communities recover from the devastating flood disaster. 

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Nepal Floods Appeal

Nepal has been struck by devastating flash floods with significant loss of life. 

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Venezuela Earthquake

Two severe earthquakes have hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage and high casualties in a country where millions already live in vulnerable conditions. Caritas teams are on the ground responding.

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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.  

Your support has helped:

157,793 people

Gain access to improved health services

41,145 people

With improved food security

70,262 people

Gain access to drinking water

48,086 people

Gained improved access to sanitation facilities

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Caritas Australia launches emergency appeal for Nepal flood relief

Caritas Australia has launched an emergency appeal to support communities devastated by catastrophic flash flooding in northern Nepal, where entire settlements have been swept away following a sudden flood surge through the Bhote Koshi river. 

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Faith communities lead long road to recovery in Venezuela

As Venezuela marks two months since the devastating earthquake that claimed 6,438 lives and left tens of thousands of people missing, Caritas is highlighting the extraordinary efforts of local faith communities continuing to support affected families. 

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Local Caritas health workers reach more than 78,000 people as Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens

As Gaza’s humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, Caritas Jerusalem’s local staff are providing critical healthcare, mental health support and humanitarian assistance to people facing displacement, disease, injury and severe shortages of basic services. 

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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.

After the birth of her children, 22-year-old Ronita was at risk of having to leave school permanently. But with the support of Caritas Australia’s partners in the Philippines, she resumed her studies and now has a job to support her family.

Ronita's Story

Chiquito, a farmer and father in Timor Leste, transformed his family’s livelihood through sustainable agriculture training.

Chiquito's story

Sakhina is a Rohingya refugee living in the world's largest refugee camp in Cox's Bazar. With the support of Caritas Bangladesh, Sakhina and her daughter, Noor, were able to access essential support, including clean water and sanitation.

Sakhina's story

Not having access to a reliable source of clean water was very difficult for Leaia and her family. But with the support of Caritas Australia, a water tank was installed at their home, improving their health and living conditions.

Leaia's story
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Lam, a young man from rural Vietnam with a passion for graphic design, faced limited career prospects due to his disability. With support from the I-SHINE program, he pursued IT training and now runs a successful freelance graphic design business.

As the eldest child in a low-income farming family, Memory faced many barriers to her education. But with the support of Caritas Australia and CADECOM, she enrolled in a technical school and became the first female carpenter in her village.

Memory's story

Climate change continues to bring unprecedented challenges for people living in the most vulnerable and remote communities in Zimbabwe. With the support of Caritas Hwange, Priscilla learnt conservation farming skills to grow drought-resistant crops and started poultry farming to support her family during the current food crisis.

Priscilla's story

After losing her father at a young age, Laxmi was at risk of falling further into extreme poverty. But with the support of our partner Caritas Nepal, Laxmi joined a child's club, became a leader in her school and is now a mentor to other girls in her village.

Laxmi's story

Thu lost his leg after stepping on a land mine in Vietnam. With your generosity, Thu can now earn extra income and support his wife as she recovers from a stroke.

Thu's story

As a person with a disability living in remote India, Biru faced the prospect of a life of poverty and discrimination. With your support, he participated in entrepreneurship training and gained the skills to become financially independent.

Biru's story

From her life as a former child soldier in the DRC, Rosalie is a now a business owner, a community leader and a role model for other ex-combatants seeking to readjust to civilian life.

Rosalie's story

A Wagilak woman, Janice is a traditional dancer who tells stories through movements handed down over generations. With your support, Janice and the Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation support the community to generate income and employment, while keeping culture alive.

Janice's story

Shaniella from the Solomon Islands was determined to forge a path out of poverty, moving away to a rural vocational school. With your support, she was able to overcome the challenges of natural disasters, and gain the skills she needs to create a brighter future for herself.

Shaniella's story

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. 

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Thanks to your generous support, Caritas Australia:

  • Impacted 2,340,929 around the world.

  • Supports 100 development and humanitarian programs across 30 countries.

  • Works with local partners to implement programs including: Water and Sanitation, Women’s Protection, Sustainable Farming, Disaster Risk Reduction, Literacy Training, Business Development, Food Security, Disability Inclusion, and Emergency Relief.

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Together we can tackle critical issues affecting vulnerable communities.

Turn Debt into Hope
Climate Change Action
Safer World for All
First Australians
Women's Empowerment

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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. 

We rely on the generosity of our supporters who donate time, expertise and funds to help us run our campaigns. Generous people such as yourself: 

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