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17 May 2012 | Blog | Emergency Relief | Africa
With nine nations and 15 million people in danger across West Africa, Caritas Australia would like to introduce you to Ben Safari, an Australian based expert in food security.
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15 May 2012 | Blog | Emergency Relief
“They come haggard, exhausted and desperate,” said Taylor Kakala, communications officer for Caritas Goma. “These men, women and children fled in panic, leaving with nothing.”
They’re coming from the Masisi region in North Kivu, a troubled part of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to the safer towns of Sake and Goma. They’ve fled under machine gun fire, forced to run as rockets and mortars fell on their homes. By Patrick Nicholson, Caritas Internationalis.
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11 May 2012 | Blog | Project Compassion
On 4 May, the 1500 students at Notre Dame College in Shepparton Victoria, and all their teachers, gathered in the school stadium. As Caritas Diocesan Coordinator, I was given the opportunity to address the students. By Kerry Stone, Sandhurst Diocesan Coordinator, Caritas/Justice Office
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11 May 2012 | Blog | Long-term Development
This Sunday millions of women across Australia and around the world will be celebrated as families take time out to recognise the spiritual, emotional and practical role they play in society.
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9 May 2012 | Blog | Emergency Relief | Africa
Nine nations and more than 15 million men, women and children are on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe as severe droughts, poor harvests, conflict and rising food prices cripple West Africa.
Due to the magnitude of the crisis, Caritas Australia has opened a West Africa Crisis Appeal. But why is this happening in the first place? Caritas Internationalis has provided this Q&A..
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7 May 2012 | Blog | Long-term Development
Madhu Tharu used to be a bonded labourer. With the help of a Caritas loan, she now runs a roadside snack shop and has hope for the future. By Laura Sheahen, Caritas Internationalis
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4 May 2012 | Blog | Project Compassion
29 March was '$1.25 Day'. On this day, Holy Family Primary School Year 6 students from the Social Justice Team experienced the plight of the 1.4 billion people who live below the poverty line, surviving on the equivalent of just $1.25 a day.
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1 May 2012 | Blog | Long-term Development
Remote Australian Indigenous communities are grappling with the social impact of chronic illnesses such as kidney disease. One of our newest partners, Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation (WDNWPT) loosely translates to ‘Making all our families well’. From Caritasnews, winter 2012 issue (out 6 June).
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27 Apr 2012 | Blog | Project Compassion
On Tuesday 27 March, the Grade 2 students at St Joseph’s Murgon in Qld took part in a Live Simply day. Organised by their teacher, Carly Coombes, the children participated in a day of solidarity for the poorest of the poor.
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23 Apr 2012 | Blog | Emergency Relief
Fears are growing over the humanitarian situation in northern Mali. Some 268,000 people have now fled northern areas seized last month by Tuareg rebels and Islamists. Update by Caritas Internationalis.
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