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West Africa food crisis

9 nations, 18 million people in need.

Severe droughts, poor harvests, conflict and rising food prices have caused a major food crisis across the Sahel, West Africa. Hunger and malnutrition affect millions. Many people are surviving on just one meal a day. Learn more

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Emergency response fund

The ERF helps provide immediate humanitarian aid relief whenever and wherever disaster strikes around the world.

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Pacific emergency appeal

Cyclone Evan has caused substantial damage throughout Samoa, Fiji, and Territory of Wallis and Futuna.

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West Africa food crisis

Sporadic rains, poor harvests and insecurity put 18 million people at risk in nine countries.

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East Africa appeal

East Africa’s worst drought in 60 years has left over 13 million people in need of urgent food, water and healthcare.

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Africa emergency appeal

Natural disasters and conflicts continue to devastate communities throughout Africa.

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Congo DRC crisis appeal

Humanitarian assistance to help people affected by the conflict in the DR Congo is urgently needed.

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Sri Lanka humanitarian crisis appeal

Help provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to thousands of people displaced by floods and conflict in Sri Lanka.

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Sudan emergency appeal

Your donation will help provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable Sudanese communities.

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Emergency responses

Caritas Australia has implemented a variety of other emergency responses and appeals. Our emergency response work continues long after the headlines. Explore how we responded to crises and continue working with local communities via the links at right.

Syrian refugee response

Philippines Typhoon response

Pakistan Floods Response

Haiti Earthquake Response

Japan Earthquake Response

New Zealand Earthquake Response

Burma Humanitarian Response

Boxing Day Asian Tsunami Response

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Preparing for emergencies

People living in developing countries are more likely to be affected by natural disasters than developed countries. Caritas Australia helps communities prepare for the impact of disasters before they strike.

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West Africa food crisis

9 nations, 18 million people in need.

It's not too late to help!

Emergency response fund

Pacific emergency appeal

West Africa food crisis

East Africa appeal

Africa emergency appeal

Congo DRC crisis appeal

Sri Lanka humanitarian crisis appeal

Sudan emergency appeal

Emergency responses

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