Faith communities lead long road to recovery in Venezuela

As Venezuela marks two months since the devastating earthquake Caritas is highlighting the extraordinary efforts of local faith communities.

Staff are providing critical healthcare, mental health support and humanitarian assistance to people facing displacement, disease, injury and severe shortages of basic services.

This September a national online gathering will explore how faith can inspire action for people and the planet. 

The loss comes amid continuing attacks across Ukraine that are exacting a terrible toll on civilians and humanitarian workers. 

Caritas Venezuela reports that aid is now being distributed faster than new supplies are arriving.

Caritas Jerusalem has launched a water trucking intervention, delivering clean drinking water directly to communities where access to safe water has been cut off.

For the first time, supporters can create a personalised fundraising page through on the Caritas Australia website and receive donations directly through a secure online platform.

Caritas Australia has welcomed Timor-Leste's Minister for Foreign Affairs His Excellency Bendito dos Santos Freitas and Ambassador to Australia Inês Maria de Almeida.

The true scale of the catastrophe is still emerging and could reach up to 100,000 casualties in the coming weeks as missing people are located. 

Two powerful earthquakes struck on 24 June, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. 

Renewed tensions are compounding already severe humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon. 

The visit saw the team travel from Port Moresby to Alotau in the Milne Bay Province to witness firsthand the challenges and opportunities in rural health care.

Ongoing conflict, displacement and infrastructure collapse has left families struggling to access safe water.

Caritas Australia is urging Australians not to look away as Ukrainian families endure another devastating wave of attacks.

Caritas Australia has received grave updates regarding the impact of rodent infestations and subsequent disease on children.

Caritas Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s continued investment in international aid in the 2026–27 Federal Budget, recognising Australia’s vital role in responding to growing global humanitarian need. 

Amid a humanitarian crisis in Lebanon Caritas partners continue to deliver life‑saving assistance in some of the hardest‑to‑reach areas.

Caritas colleagues in Ukraine and their families are facing escalating danger as attacks intensify. 

Caritas Lebanon has deployed multiple humanitarian convoys to frontline and isolated villages in southern Lebanon.

Caritas is urging supporters to stand in prayer and solidarity with the millions of people whose lives have been torn apart in Sudan.

As Project Compassion 2026 comes to a close, Caritas Australia has today extended its heartfelt thanks to communities across the country.