Where We Work
From walking alongside First Nations communities in Australia to improving access to food and water in Zimbabwe, we work with communities around the world to create sustainable change.
Shirley is a member of the Manide community in Camarines Norte, Philippines. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia.
Our impact around the world
Thanks to your generosity, Caritas Australia impacted 2,340,929 people and directly supported 793,372 participants across 30 countries during the 2025 financial year.
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 Samoa, children like Toe'fuataiga can access clean water at school. This means they can spend more time studying and pursuing their dreams.
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.
Asia
Salin with members of her community, planning the expansion of the water station in the village. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
Our work in Cambodia involves supporting communities to adapt to climate change and helping young people with disabilities through art, dance and sign language classes.
Pronali with her parents and children in rural Bangladesh. Photo: Simon Argho Sku/Caritsa Australia
We work with our local partners to help train midwives and support farmers to tackle the impacts of climate change.
Biru with family members and neighbours at his bicycle repair shop outside his home in his village in the state of Jharkhand, India. Photo: Sameer Bara/Caritas Australia.
We walk alongside communities in rural India to tackle poverty and support children who are at risk of child labour and exploitation.
In Myanmar, textiles projects offer a sustainable income to local women. Photo: Caritas Australia.
Our programs on the Thai-Myanmar border help children continue their education and support maternal health for refugee mothers.
Shirley in the Philippines. Photo credit: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia.
From urban slums to rural communities, we work with vulnerable families and young people in the Philippines to support them to overcome poverty.
Lam standing beside his mother and father in front of their farmland in Quang Nam, Vietnam. Photo: Caritas Australia
Our programs in Vietnam focus on supporting people with disabilities to access livelihood opportunities.
Laxmi leading a session at her child club. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
From innovative agricultural technologies to child leadership programs, our work in Nepal supports people of all generations to forge a path out of poverty.
Tarsini is now a leader in her community, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Credit: Laz Harfa
Our work in Indonesia encompasses areas including income generation, improved hygiene and better health for women, children and people with disabilities.
Nutrition classes being held at a Women's Savings and Loans group in Timor Leste. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
As one of our closest geographical neighbours, we work closely with our partners in Timor Leste to tackle food security, climate change and gender-based violence.
Pacific
Margret standing outside a school in the Solomon Islands. Photo credit: Neil Nuia/Caritas Australia.
We support rural training schools to provide vocation skills training to young people living in remote parts of the Solomon Islands as well as help improve access to clean water and sanitation in remote communities.
Rose, a patient at a rural health centre run by Catholic Church Health Services in PNG. Photo: Caritas Australia
We work with local partners to improve access to quality and equitable health care in Papua New Guinea.
Tupou in front of a destroyed home in Tonga. Photo: Nicole Chehine/Caritas Australia
In partnership with Caritas Tonga, we are helping communities recover from the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Leaia with her new water tank outside her home. Photo: Laura Womersley/Caritas Australia
Our partner, Caritas Samoa, supports the livelihood and resilience of vulnerable communities through increased access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.
Manaini with her family outside their home in Fiji. Photo: Caritas Australia
We support communities in Fiji that are impacted by climate change and health issues including high non-communicable disease.
Africa
A new handwash station has helped improve hygiene in Vellina’s village in southern Malawi. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
With the support of our local partner in Malawi, we work to help families become food secure, support young people to participate in vocational training and improve access to clean water.
Maria reading with three of her children. Photo credit: August Lucky/Caritas Australia.
We walk alongside the most vulnerable communities to improve their access to water and sanitation, enhance maternal health and boost income.
Thandolwayo outside her home holding water In Zimbabwe. Photo credit: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia.
We partner with local organisations in Zimbabwe to address food insecurity and water access challenges, as well as enhance income-generating opportunities.
Rosalie is seated, holding a tub of the ice blocks that she sells in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Credit: Arlette Bashizi/CAFOD
Our work in the Democratic Republic of Congo focuses on helping youth, families and vulnerable groups to improve their access to food and income-generating activities.
Worknesh on her farm in Ethiopia. Photo: Caritas Australia.
As families in Ethiopia battle drought and the impacts of conflict and climate change, we work with trusted local partners to help communities at risk of hunger and illness.
First Australians
Janice sitting in the shop at Djilpin Arts in the Northern Territory, Australia. Photo credit: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia.
With your help, we can walk alongside First Australian communities to support intergenerational healing and keep culture alive for future generations.
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