Where We Work
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.

Shirley is a member of the Manide community in Camarines Norte, Philippines. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia.
Our impact around the world
Thanks to your generosity, Caritas Australia supported approximately 1 million people directly across 36 countries during the 2024 financial year. This includes 542,181 people who were supported through our humanitarian efforts in response to 30 emergencies worldwide.



Africa
Countries we work in:
Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
In Tanzania, we help women like Oliva to become financially independent through literacy and numeracy classes.

Pacific
Countries we work in:
Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa and Fiji.
In Solomon Islands, Shaniella grew up in a remote village in a province which has limited educational and job opportunities – and one of the country’s highest poverty rates. After leaving school, she decided to move closer to the capital city, Honiara, to study hospitality and tourism.

Asia
Countries we work in:
Cambodia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia and TImor Leste.
In Nepal, 16-year-old Laxmi lives in one of the most remote communities which experiences high levels of poverty.  

Australia
In Australia, many remote communities, Indigenous languages are being lost and traditional social structures are breaking down.
Janice is a Wagilak woman living on Jawoyn country in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
Asia

Lat on his farm. Photo credit: Nicole Clements
Our work in Cambodia involves supporting communities to access clean water and helping young people with disabilities find employment.

Pronali with her parents and children in rural Bangladesh. Photo: Simon Argho Sku/Caritsa Australia
We work with our local partners to help train midwives and support farmers to tackle the impacts of climate change.

Biru with family members and neighbours at his bicycle repair shop outside his home in his village in the state of Jharkhand, India. Photo: Sameer Bara/Caritas Australia.
We walk alongside communities in rural India to tackle poverty and support children who are at risk of child labour and exploitation.

In Myanmar, textiles projects offer a sustainable income to local women. Photo: Caritas Australia.
Our programs on the Thai-Myanmar border help children continue their education and support maternal health for refugee mothers.

Shirley in the Philippines. Photo credit: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia.
From urban slums to rural communities, we work with vulnerable families and young people in the Philippines to support them to overcome poverty.

Our programs in Vietnam focus on supporting people with disabilities to access livelihood opportunities.

Laxmi leading a session at her child club. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
From innovative agricultural technologies to child leadership programs, our work in Nepal supports people of all generations to forge a path out of poverty.

Tarsini is now a leader in her community, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Credit: Laz Harfa
Our work in Indonesia encompasses areas including income generation, improved hygiene and better health for women, children and people with disabilities.

Nutrition classes being held at a Women's Savings and Loans group in Timor Leste. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
As one of our closest geographical neighbours, we work closely with our partners in Timor Leste to tackle food security, climate change and gender-based violence.
Pacific

Margret standing outside a school in the Solomon Islands. Photo credit: Neil Nuia/Caritas Australia.
We support rural training schools to provide vocation skills training to young people living in remote parts of the Solomon Islands.

A view of the highlands in Papua New Guinea. Photo: Caritas Australia
We work with local partners to improve access to quality and equitable health care in Papua New Guinea.

Tupou in front of a destroyed home in Tonga. Photo: Nicole Chehine/Caritas Australia
In partnership with Caritas Tonga, we are helping communities recover from the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Leaia with her new water tank outside her home. Photo: Laura Womersley/Caritas Australia
Our partner, Caritas Samoa, supports the livelihood and resilience of vulnerable communities through increased access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.

Pacific Island Community Organisations meeting on Kioa Island in Fiji ahead of COP27 Talks. Photo: Miriam Deprez.
We support communities in Fiji that are impacted by climate change and health issues including high non-communicable disease.
Africa

A new handwash station has helped improve hygiene in Vellina’s village in southern Malawi. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
With the support of our local partner in Malawi, we work to help families become food secure, support young people to participate in vocational training and improve access to clean water.

Maria reading with three of her children. Photo credit: August Lucky/Caritas Australia.
We walk alongside the most vulnerable communities to improve their access to water and sanitation, enhance maternal health and boost income.

Thandolwayo outside her home holding water In Zimbabwe. Photo credit: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia.
We partner with local organisations in Zimbabwe to address food insecurity and water access challenges, as well as enhance income-generating opportunities.

Anatercia helps her elderly grandmother on the farm where they grow corn, beans, sweet potato, casava and lettuce. The farm is over an hour walk away from home so when her grandmother can’t make the journey, other community members help Anatercia. Photo: Emidio Josine/Caritas Australia
From improving access to clean water to combating malnutrition, our integrated program in Mozambique helps support communities most in need.

Rosalie is seated, holding a tub of the ice blocks that she sells in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Credit: Arlette Bashizi/CAFOD
Our work in the Democratic Republic of Congo ranges from helping ex-combatants reintegrate to society to helping reduce child labour in mines.

Bute, a village elder living in southern Ethiopia. Photo: Zacharias Abubeker/Caritas Australia
As families in Ethiopia battle drought and the impacts of conflict and climate change, we work with trusted local partners to help communities at risk of hunger and illness.
First Australians

Janice sitting in the shop at Djilpin Arts in the Northern Territory, Australia. Photo credit: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia.
With your help, we can walk alongside First Australian communities to support intergenerational healing and keep culture alive for future generations.
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