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The year 2014 marked the 50th anniversary of Caritas Australia's journey of love and compassion. Read more and watch videos outlining what we have achieved within our 50 years.
Caritas Australia has over 120 long-term development projects across the globe.
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The Strengths Based Approach, also known as Asset Based Community Development, focuses on the strengths, capacities and assets of communities so that they may be architects of their own better futures.
The SDGs are 17 Global Goals adopted by the United Nations to help end extreme poverty, fight inequality & injustice, and take action on climate change by 2030.
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We encourage you to watch ‘Imagine’ to consider why it’s so critical First Australians have a voice in decisions that affect them.
In response to Pope Francis’ call to welcome, to protect, to promote and to integrate migrants and refugees, we are asking you to support the global Caritas campaign "Share the Journey".
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Consistent income streams have a powerful impact on the way we work, enabling us to strengthen our commitment to helping even more women, men and children living in poverty. Donate monthly to become a Caritas Neighbour.
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Leaving a charitable bequest in your Will to Caritas Australia will help end poverty around the world.
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Major donors play an important role in supporting our work to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. Caritas Australia values meaningful partnerships, and we are able to tailor different options for major donor support.
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19 Apr 2018
Caritas Australia with its partners on the ground is responding to the impact of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake which has killed 150 people and has left, according to the UN, 270,000 people including 125,000 children, in need of emergency aid.… Continue reading
11 Apr 2018
"There is no doubt that it would constrain the voice of Australia’s civil society in public policy discourse now and in the future."
29 Mar 2018 | Global injustices | Project Compassion
One of the areas that the government is considering cutting aid funding is health.
19 Mar 2018 | Project Compassion
Many Australians have been giving up things like chocolate, coffee or takeaway in the lead up to Easter to raise money for the poor.
14 Mar 2018 | Long-term Development | Refugees | Peace and conflict
The war in Syria is now the largest displacement crisis in the world since World War II.
5 Mar 2018 | Emergency Relief | Emergencies
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the central highlands region last week.
14 Feb 2018 | Emergency Relief | Pacific | Emergencies
The wider Caritas network across Oceania is assisting with the relief effort including Caritas Samoa and Caritas Tonga.
12 Feb 2018 | Pacific | Emergency Relief | Emergencies
The cyclone already passed through Samoa this past weekend.
7 Feb 2018 | Media release
Caritas is calling for the Bill to be substantially amended.
17 Jan 2018 | Media release | Emergencies | Emergency Relief
Local Caritas staff, partners and volunteers, part of the Caritas international network, continue to respond with emergency assistance, following the devastating impact of Cyclone Tembin in the Philippines.
17 Jan 2018 | Project Compassion - Current | Project Compassion
This year the focus is on youth and their communities globally and providing them with a Just Future.
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Through my heart I felt that I need to be the leader and serve the community. Now I’m confident of myself and I’m sure I can expand my business to a new level. - Janaki, Nepal
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