Local Caritas health workers reach more than 78,000 people as Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens

The Caritas agencies of Australia, Canada and New Zealand urge the Government of Australia to restore funding to UNRWA, as they renew calls for the release of all hostages and detained people, a ceasefire and humanitarian access.

As part of a month of action on empowering women, Caritas Internationalis has launched a new booklet “Equality, Encounter, Renewal: A Caritas commitment to women’s leadership and participation”.

The Safer World for All campaign has launched this week, pushing for Australia to help prevent the emergence of global catastrophes.

For Project Compassion Caritas reflects on how installing a water tank in Leaia’s home improved the health and living conditions of her family.

Project Compassion celebrates Memory, a trailblazing carpenter from Malawi.

YouGov polling conducted by Australian humanitarian agencies, including Caritas Australia, has found support for a ceasefire is high among the public.

Caritas Australia provides an update on humanitarian conditions in Ukraine as damage to vital infrastructure continues to drive need.

After leaving school at 15 Ronita has now completed her high school education, securing a better future for her family.

Caritas Australia has announced the launch of Project Compassion 2024, its annual Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal.

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

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

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

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

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

Caritas Australia has revealed that over 760,000 people were directly supported over 12-month period.

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.  

An update on the Caritas Australia Ukraine Crisis Appeal, which continues to assist 32 local Caritas-Spes Ukraine centres,

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

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.

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. 

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.