Unite Against Poverty this Lent – how will you turn your compassion into action?

The impacts of climate change are being felt every day in Zimbabwe, with drought and food insecurity affecting the most vulnerable communities. In response to this, Caritas Australia has launched the Empowering Communities in Climate Adaptation and Resilience-Building in Zimbabwe program, in partnership with Caritas Hwange, Caritas Gokwe, Caritas Gweru and Caritas Zimbabwe. 

At COP30 Caritas Australia, Caritas Oceania and Caritas Latin America and the Caribbean launched a new report.

Caritas Australia’s Christmas Appeal is a way to spread joy and love to those in need this holiday season.

When Tetiana Stawnychy visited Australia this October, she brought with her a message of resilience, solidarity, and urgent need.

Caritas Australia’s staff across the country came together for Thank You Day — a day dedicated to expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible supporters who make our work possible. 

Recently, we had the privilege of visiting our partner Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation in Western Sydney – a space where culture, connection and support intertwine. Founded by five Aboriginal Elders, Baabayn offers a place of cultural resilience and healing grounded in identity, welcoming visitors of all backgrounds to join in community, share stories, and take part in programs that strengthen cultural identity and promote healing.

Caritas Oceania and Caritas Latin America and the Caribbean joined forces for a powerful cross-continental webinar ahead of COP30.

Today marks International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, a time to recognise the importance of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.  

For more than 60 years, Caritas Australia has stood alongside vulnerable communities, empowering them to create lasting change. One of the key ways we are able to do this is through our partnership with the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). 

Two years ago, on October 7, 2023, the world witnessed a horrifying escalation of violence that would reverberate across the region and reshape countless lives.

On the International Day for Older Persons Robert Fitzgerald AM writes about age as a vulnerability.

Caritas Australia shares updates from schools involved in the Catholic Earthcare Creation Changemakers campaign.

September 8, 2025, marks two years since the powerful Morocco earthquake struck the High Atlas Mountains on the border of the Al Haouz region.

Caritas Australia’s Women for the World campaign is a celebration of women everywhere. It honours their achievements, their resilience, and their leadership. But it is also a call to action. By standing with women and girls, we can help build a future where every woman has the chance to thrive.

Caritas Australia supporters have called on the Australian Government to stop Israel’s new NGO registration scheme. We are delivering the pledge this week, urging greater access to aid in Gaza. 

You can write your Will online now for 50% off! 

Kirsten Sayers, CEO, Caritas Australia writes on the increased danger to humanitarians at a time when they are needed more than ever

Held annually from 1 September to 4 October, the Season of Creation is an ecumenical celebration where Christians around the world unite in prayer and action for the Earth.

In a world marked by conflict, political instability, climate change and economic hardship, more than 122 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes – the highest number ever recorded. Behind this staggering figure are real people facing unimaginable loss and uncertainty.  

A July 2025 ICJ ruling has brought human rights and climate change together – a landmark for frontline communities and climate justice.

Families in Gaza are enduring catastrophic conditions as hostilities escalate and basic necessities for survival vanish.