Join the call to end human suffering in Gaza
More than 2 million people are trapped in Gaza, facing hunger, and displacement.
A Caritas Jerusalem worker amongst what remains of her community in Northern Gaza. Photo credit: Caritas Jerusalem.
Over 60,000 lives have been lost - including over 18,000 children - and the entire population is in urgent need of humanitarian aid. This is not just a crisis, it is a test of our shared humanity.
At Caritas, we believe in the dignity of every person. In the face of suffering, we are called to act with compassion, courage, and hope.
“In the name of God, and in the name of this suffering people whose cries rise to the heaven more loudly each day, I beg you, I implore you, I order you, in the name of God, stop the repression!”
How you can help
Sign the Pledge for Peace
Our current pledge focuses on administrative changes taking place on the 9th of September that would see aid volumes fall below a level that is already claiming innocent lives.
Our message is clear: the people of Gaza cannot eat less than they already are and need urgent food and medical aid, so our leaders must act swiftly to increase the volume of aid getting to those in need.
We are collecting signatures up until the 31st of August 2025, with the pledge being delivered to the Australian Foreign Minister’s office on Monday the 1st of September 2025.
CRS and partners have provided tarps, shelter and WASH support across displacement sites. Photo: CRS
Specialists assist a man and a young boy as they relearn how to walk with their artificial legs. Photo: Caritas Jerusalem
Raise your voice: write to your MP
Political action matters, so use our letter writing guide to contact your local Member of Parliament, and urge Australia to advocate for:
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An immediate ceasefire in Gaza
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Unimpeded humanitarian access
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Protection of civilians and aid workers
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A just and lasting peace rooted in human dignity
Download and share our prayers
Pray in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Use our prayer resources in your parish, school, or home.
A man walks amid the razed buildings of a neighbourhood in Gaza. Photo Credit: Caritas Jerusalem.
Caritas Jerusalem in the West Bank. Photo: Caritas Poland.
Read a message from the Churches of Jerusalem
The Latin Patriarchs of Jerusalem have issued powerful humanitarian pleas throughout this conflict. Read their call for peace, justice, and compassion.
"As we lift our prayers for those in mourning, for the wounded, and for those who remain steadfast in the land of their forefathers, we remember the promise of Scripture: “The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down” (Psalm 145:14). May the God of mercy strengthen the afflicted, soften the hearts of those who hold power, and bring forth a peace that upholds justice, preserves human dignity, and safeguards the presence of all people in the land to which they belong."
Hear from our partners in Gaza
On the ground in Gaza with CRS
Our partner CRS Gaza have visited the town of Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza where 93% of housing units have been destroyed.
Perspectives on a year of war in Gaza: Ahmad Al-Daya
Ahmad Al-Daya, Media and Communication at Caritas Jerusalem in Gaza, speaks of repeated displacement and the shelling of his family, resulting in his brother losing his leg.
Other ways to stand in solidarity
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Light a candle in your home as a memorial, and take a moment to sit quietly guided by our prayers or your own reflections.
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Share a simple meal focussed on rice, bread, and tea — the staples many in Gaza are surviving on.
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Explore Palestinian culture through poetry, recipes, and music. Honour their stories and resilience.
Donate now
Your gift can provide urgent food, water, shelter, and medical support to families in Gaza.
A cross remains following the shelling of The Holy Family Church. Photo Credit: Caritas Jerusalem.
Caritas Australia mourns a devastating attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza
On the morning of Thursday the 17th of July an attack on the Holy Family Church claimed three lives, with a massacre narrowly avoided.
CRS and partners have provided tarps, shelter and WASH support across displacement sites. Photo: CRS
Urgent relief for survival in Gaza
Families in Gaza are enduring catastrophic conditions as hostilities escalate and basic necessities for survival vanish.
Caritas Jerusalem in the West Bank. Photo: Caritas Poland.
Caritas partners continue aid delivery amid escalating Middle East conflict
As violence escalates across the Middle East, Caritas Jerusalem remains unwavering in its mission to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to the region’s most vulnerable, despite mounting risks and operational challenges.
Rubble and damage after an airstrike in Gaza. Photo: Caritas Jerusalem.
Where does my donation go?
The funds you donate to this appeal go to Caritas Australia’s Emergency Response Fund and will be used to provide humanitarian assistance to communities affected by this crisis. Should circumstances prevent us from delivering aid to this emergency, or if excess funds remain after the crisis, donations will be directed to other emergencies where Caritas has humanitarian operations.
