A year ago, on October 7, 2023, the world witnessed an unimaginable tragedy as terrorist attacks claimed the lives of over 1,200 Israelis and led to the abduction of 250 others. Over the past year, the horrors of war have escalated, with the Israeli Government’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza killing over 40,000 Palestinians.

Global Gifts are a way to make a life-changing impact on the lives of those in need this Christmas season, while also celebrating the joy of giving with your family and friends.

Keynotes at the Season of Creation Convocation focused on the themes of 'Wonder', 'Weave' and 'Heal'.

What does it mean for Caritas Australia to be part of the Church Agencies Network Disaster Operations (CAN DO) network?

Celebrated on September 8th every year, World Literacy Day promotes literacy as a fundamental human right and a key to social and economic development

Having the resources to respond effectively and efficiently before, during and after emergencies are crucial for saving lives and rebuilding communities.

Pope Francis is set to visit Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Papua New Guinea during a month-long apostolic journey.

Caritas Australia’s Global Gift cards are a way to bring together charitable donations with Christmas gift-giving.

Join us as we 'hope and act with creation'!

Latest news and updates from the Caritas network's work in Gaza and Lebanon.

World Humanitarian Day falls on the 19th of August each year and commemorates the death of 22 aid workers during the 2003 bombing of the Canal Hotel in Baghdad. Each year it sees people come together to celebrate the vital, lifesaving work done by humanitarians, while also remembering those who lost their lives while selflessly helping others. 

Sudan is currently experiencing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, but with headline focus being pulled to other issues, it risks fading into the background noise of a world in crisis. 

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has forced many families to seek refuge in neighbouring countries. Moldova has become a haven for many Ukrainian refugees, providing not only shelter but also open hearts and supportive communities. 

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is commemorated each year on the 9th of August in recognition of the first meeting of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982.  

When you donate to charity, your compassion can make a life-changing difference for vulnerable people around the world and at home. There are lots of donation programs and options out there, so here’s a quick rundown on the ways you can donate to Caritas Australia.

A new report on global food security has shown an alarming trend of rising hunger levels across Africa, with nearly 1 in 5 people in the region facing hunger.

We are excited to announce the photo with the most votes from the Caritas Australia 60th Anniversary Virtual Gallery competition.

When disasters strike, we get asked one question a lot. Can I donate food, clothes, or other goods to help? The desire to do something more personal than donate money is generous and compassionate, but we must always answer no. 

My name is Serena, and as a Content Marketing Specialist at Caritas Australia, I had the privilege to recently travel to Vietnam with the Content Marketing Manager, Tim. As my first content collection trip, I wanted to share my reflections on our time overseas filming and collecting images for next year’s Project Compassion campaign.