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.
Ronita is 22 years old and lives in Quezon City, Philippines. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
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 Mankala work in their fields close to their home in Jajarkot district, western Nepal. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Walking together hand-in-hand with the most vulnerable communities
Ronita and her son, Egzy Grey, in their home in the Philippines. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Supporting mothers to forge a brighter future for their children
Leaia outside her home in Samoa, which was built from recycled scraps. Photo: Laura Womersley/Caritas Australia
Standing with communities on the frontline of climate change
Janice is a traditional dancer who tells stories through movements handed down over generations. Photo credit: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia.
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.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
How your compassion in action can help change lives:
Dr Ben (left) does a vision test with 22-year-old Ronita’s eldest son Clark (5) in a small doctor’s surgery in Quezon City, Philippines. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Mothers living in urban slums in the Philippines can access medical clinics
Leaia and her family outside their home in Samoa. Photo: Laura Womersley/Caritas Australia
Families in Samoa can have improved access to clean water
Improved access to clean water means Thandolwayo can spend more time at school. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Children in rural Zimbabwe can spend more time at school
