A little bit better every day
We might not be able to fix the world overnight, but we can make it better than yesterday.
Ronita and her son, Egzy Grey, in their home in the Philippines. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
700 million
people are living in extreme poverty
828 million
people are experiencing food insecurity
2.2 billion
people are living without access to clean water
A fairer world is possible
Our community-led approach empowers vulnerable communities
Real, lasting change happens when it’s led by the people themselves. That’s why, with your support, we invest directly in community-led solutions and work hand-in-hand with local leaders to eliminate poverty, focusing on their strengths and supporting solutions that will last for generations.
A Caritas worker walks through the destruction in Gaza. Photo: Caritas Jerusalem
Humanitarian Aid
Caritas is a world leader in emergency responses. We coordinate with the international Caritas network and our partners on the ground to bring emergency relief in the form of food, clean water, emergency shelter, hygiene kits and cash assistance. We share our resources and technical expertise to help communities receive long-term support to recover and rebuild stronger.
Janice is a traditional dancer who tells stories through movements handed down over generations. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
First Australian Partners
We support programs in Australia that are designed and led by First Australians. We believe in subsidiarity: that the people best placed to make decisions are those who will be most affected by them. We walk alongside First Australian communities to strengthen their cultural identity, support intergenerational healing and keep culture alive for future generations.
Monoranjon and Anita live in a coastal region in Bangladesh that is affected by climate change. Photo: Caritas Australia
International Development
From walking alongside First Nations communities in Australia to improving access to food and water in Zimbabwe, we work with communities around the world to create sustainable change. Our development programs cover communities through the Pacific, Asia and Africa.
Ronita: from survival mode to a bright future in the Philippines
Ronita with her son Egzy in their home in the Philippines. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Day 1
Bullied at school, a teenage mother, Ronita has left her education behind.
Ronita (22) does homework for her senior high school classes while her sons Egzy Grey (3) and Clark (5) sleep in their home in Quezon City, Philippines. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Day 2
Living in poverty with two young children in a 10m2 room, Ronita’s hope for a better future seems impossible, trapped in the cycle of poverty.
Ronita is 22 years old and lives in Quezon City, Philippines. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Day 17
But Ronita never gives up. With the support of generous people like you, she begins to rebuild her life—a little bit better every day.
Ronita at her school. Photo: Caritas Australia
Day 34
Ronita (22) walks to her senior high school in Quezon City, Philippines. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Day 371
Ronita earns her Senior High School Diploma, opening the door to a steady job, a steady income, and a brighter future for her family.
Thadolwayo: with the right support, we can make things a little better
Thandolwayo walking to collect water. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Day 1
In Zimbabwe, Thandolwayo walks over 3km to collect water every day before school.
Thandolwayo collecting water at the river. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Day 63
The walk is physically exhausting and carries the constant risk of crocodile attacks.
Thandolowayo Filling A Water Can. Photo: Richard Wainwright.
Day 197
Thandolwayo’s village participates in a program that installs solar powered water pumps, supported by generous people like you.
Thandolwayo uses the water taps in her village. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Day 210
Thandolwayo at school. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Day 537
Why your donation matters
When you donate to support Caritas Australia, you are helping fund life-changing programs that use local knowledge to create lasting and sustainable change.
We work in partnership with local communities on-the-ground, so that they can take control of their future and forge their own path out of poverty.
Our Strengths-Based Approach identifies and builds on the existing collective strengths of communities. This approach leads to more sustainable change, and allows everyone in the community to participate in building a better future together.Â
Laxmi using a water tap that she advocated to have installed as a member of the Child Club at her old school in Jajarkot district, western Nepal. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
