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Compassion is universal

Whether across the globe, or right here at home, Caritas Australia partners with people facing poverty, hunger and disaster to create lasting change, together.

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Compassion should be a universal language.

Come speak it with us.

700 million

people living in extreme poverty

828 million

people experiencing food insecurity

2.2 billion

people without access to clean water

We walk hand-in-hand with vulnerable communities, creating lasting change together.

FOOD SECURITY

Around the world, an estimated 828 million people will go to sleep hungry tonight. Through sustainable agricultural training and improved access to resources like clean water, families can have reliable and sustainable sources of food all year round.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

It is often the most vulnerable communities who are most at-risk of the impacts of climate change. Through Disaster Risk Reduction activities, communities can be ready to respond and recover when an emergency strikes.

POVERTY ALLEVIATION

A deep-rooted global issue like poverty requires comprehensive resolutions. Because poverty ties into other issues such as health, climate change and equality, an integrated approach is needed to ensure that vulnerable communities can be empowered to create lasting and enduring change.

WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT

Every day, women around the world are disproportionately affected by poverty, food insecurity, climate change, gender-based violence, as well as a lack of access to education, health care and employment. When women are empowered to live fulfilling lives, communities can thrive economically and socially.

WE ARE COMPASSION IN ACTION

Laxmi And Her Mother Farming

Walking together hand-in-hand with the most vulnerable communities

Ronita And Her Son In The Phillipines

Supporting mothers to forge a brighter future for their children

Leaia Outside Home

Standing with communities on the frontline of climate change

Janice in the northern territory

Accompanying and learning from our First Australian partners

Our global impact

1.5 million

The number of people supported in 2022/2023 through development and emergency programs.

108

the number of long-term development programs across Asia, Africa, the Pacific and Australia.

36

the number of countries Caritas Australia supported in 2022/2023

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. 

Laxmi With Water Taps At School

How your compassion in action can help change lives:

Ronita And Her Child At A Doctor

Mothers living in urban slums in the Philippines can access medical clinics

Leaia And Her Family

Families in Samoa can have improved access to clean water

Thandolwayo Xmas $ $130

Children in rural Zimbabwe can spend more time at school

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