Together, we can work towards a just world for all
With your support, we are able to work alongside the most marginalised and remote communities in Australia and overseas to address the challenges of poverty today.
Volcano and tsunami emergency in Tonga
A volcano eruption in Tonga has triggered tsunamis and cut off communications across the nation. There are fears that many communities will be without clean drinking water.
Give now to the Philippines
Your support is needed for the people of the Philippines after Category 5 Typhoon Rai brought torrential rain, strong winds, flash floods, landslides and extensive damage to homes and livelihoods for over 1.8 million Filipinos.
United with Lebanon
Lebanon is facing a dire humanitarian crisis. Fuel and food prices have skyrocketed out of control, leaving people struggling to pay for transport, electricity, healthcare, education and food.
Crisis in Ethiopia
As many as 9.4 million people in Ethiopia are in urgent need of support. The ongoing conflict has destroyed health facilities; slowed the rate of lifesaving COVID-19, polio and measles vaccinations and left families at risk of famine and malnutrition.
Become a Regular Giver
Become a Caritas Neighbour and help provide ongoing support to vulnerable communities around the world.
Fundraise
Get creative and host your own fundraiser to help vulnerable communities overcome poverty.
Leave a Legacy of Love
Include a gift in your Will to create a legacy of support that can help communities for generations to come.
Give to an Emergency
Provide immediate support to communities impacted by emergencies and natural disasters.
Caritas Australia is Hope in Action
As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development programs. With hope, support and compassion at the core of what we do, we work towards a world where all people may thrive.
Working together for justice and dignity. Walking together in hope. Building together a thriving future for all.
Walk with us towards a world of hope.
Latest News
View all articlesMillions are at risk of famine as Ethiopia crisis escalates
10 Jan 22
As many as 9.4 million people in Ethiopia are in need of urgent food assistance as the conflict in the East African country continues to escalate.
Australians stand united with Lebanon as crisis escalates
24 Dec 21
Lebanon is currently facing its biggest humanitarian crisis yet. The financial situation in the Middle Eastern nation has been unfolding for more than two years and has progressively worsened.
Millions impacted by Typhoon Rai in the Philippines
21 Dec 21
Typhoon Rai has brought torrential rain, wind gusts over 200 km/h, flash floods, landslides and extensive damage to homes and livelihoods in the Philippines.
Launch of #TogetherWe Campaign
14 Dec 21
On 13 December, Caritas Internationalis launched its new global campaign “Together We - Act today for a better tomorrow”, during a conference held in Rome at the Pontifical Urbaniana University.
We bring hope
We believe a better world is possible. We work alongside communities to tackle the root causes of poverty through development, relief and advocacy work. Together, we believe in building lasting change.
Caritas in Schools
We connect young Australians in Catholic schools with the Caritas Australia mission to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. Our engagement team produces extensive educational and creative online resources for teachers and students.