About Project Compassion
Caritas Australia’s annual fundraising and community engagement appeal, Project Compassion began in 1966 and is now one of the largest humanitarian fundraising campaigns in Australia.
Now in its 47th year, Project Compassion's ongoing success is thanks to the generosity of Caritas supporters. Together we are ensuring the voices of the poor are heard loud and clear.
Now one of Australia's largest humanitarian fundraisers, it brings thousands of Australians in solidarity with the world's poor.
In 2012, Project Compassion carries a simple, yet insightful message: "If you want Peace, work for Justice" – Pope Paul VI. This message of hope remains as powerful as ever.
Each year, Project Compassion runs during Lent, the six weeks leading up to Easter. Starting on Wednesday 22 February (Ash Wednesday) 2012, we are asking people across Australia to help us raise money and offer hope to the millions of families who fight for justice, peace and survival every single day.
This appeal is an extraordinary, ongoing demonstration of the faith, love and generosity of the Catholic congregation and caring supporters throughout Australia, all in the name of justice and peace. It is the lifeblood of Caritas Australia; without it, we could not do the work that we do.
In 2012, we are sharing stories from Timor Leste, the Thai-Burma border, Zimbabwe, the Philippines, Peru and Indigenous Australia. Their stories humble and inspire us, and show how your contributions to Project Compassion help people build better lives for themselves, their families and their communities.
Justice and Peace is your doing. Embrace Project Compassion 2012.
Who we are:
Caritas Australia is part of an international network known as Caritas Internationalis. One of the largest aid and development agencies in the world, Caritas Internationalis comprises a network of 162 Catholic relief aid, development and social service organisations. We are all working to build a better world, especially for the poor and oppressed, in over 200 countries and territories.