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CRS President Sean Callahan visiting temporary shelters in Gaza. Photo credit CRS.

CRS President Sean Callahan told “I survive from your food” during a visit to the Holy Land

09 Feb 24

Reflections from Sean Callahan, President of CRS, a Caritas Australia partner in the Holy Land, who recently visited Gaza, Jerusalem, and the West Bank. 

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Caritas Syria staff assessing earthquake damage in Hama, Syria. Photo: Caritas Syria

Caritas Australia remembers victims of the Türkiye-Syria earthquake, a year after the tragedy

06 Feb 24

A year on from one of the most devastating earthquakes in recent history, the need is still great with millions displaced.

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Caritas Australia Chair, Robert Fitzgerald AM

Caritas Australia congratulates its Chair on Australian Human Rights Commission appointment

06 Feb 24

The Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has announced the appointment of Caritas Australia Chair, Robert Fitzgerald AM, as a Commissioner of the Australian Human Rights Commission

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Spain labels the UNRWA indispensable as Caritas Australia reflects on the humanitarian impact

31 Jan 24

Caritas Australia's Director of Advocacy and Humanitarian Emergencies Lead reflect on the impact of funding disruption on civilians in Gaza.

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Remaining structure of a church among damage caused by an air strike. Photo Credit: Caritas Jerusalem

Caritas Australia responds to Gaza famine warning as conflict reaches 100 days

16 Jan 24

After 100 days of conflict, Gaza is suffering from the worst current hunger crisis with the growing risk of famine.

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The aftermath of shelling near a Church in Gaza. Photo credit, Caritas Jerusalem

Caritas Australia partners deliver medical aid to Gaza

19 Dec 23

During the seven-day pause in hostilities from November 24th to December 1st, Caritas Australia partner agencies delivered primary health care to communities in southern Gaza.  

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Tupou and her grandson in Tonga. Photo Credit: Caritas Australia.

Caritas Australia’s Christmas Appeal helps communities vulnerable to natural disasters

12 Dec 23

This year Caritas Australia’s Christmas Appeal focuses on supporting communities across the world that are most vulnerable to natural disaster.

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A religious tapestry among the rubble following an air strike. Photo Credit: Caritas Jerusalem

Caritas Australia draws attention to the humanitarian impact of evacuation orders in Southern Gaza

06 Dec 23

As evacuation orders roll out in the South, the humanitarian situation in Gaza will become even more desperate says Sally Thomas, Humanitarian Emergencies Lead at Caritas Australia.

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Formal opening of COP28 in Dubai. Photo Credit UNFCCC.

Caritas Australia welcomes the establishment and financing of the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28

01 Dec 23

Day one of COP28 saw United Nations (UN) member organisations agree to a model for the Loss and Damage Fund with international governments pledging $400million in financial commitments. 

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Change a life with a Caritas Australia Global Gift this Christmas

27 Nov 23

This Christmas, Caritas Australia is giving you the opportunity to give a gift on behalf of another that can change a life, support a family, and transform a community. 

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A queue of Caritas Australia's partner trucks containing blankets, mats and mattresses bound for Gaza. Photo Credit: Sayed Hassan for CRS.

Caritas Australia reports blankets, mats and mattresses have reached 600 families in Gaza

27 Nov 23

In the past week Caritas Australia’s partners in Gaza have shipped a batch of supplies to provide blankets, mats, and mattresses to 600 families.  

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Caritas Australia to host Service of Solidarity with Gaza and the Holy Land

21 Nov 23

Caritas Australia will host a virtual Service of Solidarity in recognition of the human suffering in the Holy Land.

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A crater filled with rubble following an airstrike on a church complex - Photo Credit Caritas Jerusalem

Caritas Internationalis calls for intensified diplomatic action amid fears of further conflict in the Middle East

16 Nov 23

Caritas Australia has today echoed a statement from Caritas Internationalis, which expresses deep concern about the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

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A local woman attends a church-run health clinic in the East Sepik province of PNG. Photo credit Caritas Australia.

Faith-based organisations and leaders are key to advancing gender equality in Papua New Guinea

14 Nov 23

Caritas Australia releases a new report, Creating Pathways for Change, which looks at the role of faith-based organisations and leaders in furthering women’s economic empowerment in Papua New Guinea. 

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Babita Pinto and Kirsty Robertson, keynote speakers at the Sydney Women for the World Gala dinner 2023. Photo credit: Caritas Australia

Caritas Australia hosts Caritas India in celebration of 10th Women for the World campaign.

09 Nov 23

Caritas Australia hosts Babita Pinto, Head of Programs at Caritas India, at a gala dinner held in Sydney in celebration of 10 years of its annual Women for the World campaign.

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Press conference launch of 'Displaced by a Changing Climate'. Photo credit: Caritas Internationalis.

Caritas Internationalis launches a report on people displaced by climate change

31 Oct 23

Caritas Internationalis has launched a new report, Displaced by a Changing Climate: Caritas Voices Protecting and Supporting People on the Move.

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Caritas Internationalis inaugurates a Global Year of Action on climate change

26 Oct 23

Caritas Internationalis has launched a ‘Global Year of Action’ on climate change, which forms the second year of the Caritas Confederation’s broader ‘Together We’ campaign.

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Palestinians evacuate the area following an Israeli airstrike on the Sousi mosque in Gaza City on October 9, 2023. Photo Mahmud Hams Getty Images

Caritas network preparing Rapid Response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

26 Oct 23

Caritas agencies report that while we are still at the height of conflict with widespread bombing it is not safe to travel, but that a Rapid Response program is being prepared for launch as soon as it is possible.

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