On April 25, 2015, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal to its core, leaving devastation in its wake. Thousands of lives were lost, homes and historic buildings crumbled, and millions of people were suddenly without shelter. 

It has now been 2 years since the start of the brutal conflict in Sudan. More than 30 million people in Sudan now require humanitarian assistance. Over half are children. The most vulnerable people are being impacted the most, including women, the elderly and people living with disabilities.  

On March 28, 2025, a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar. Homes have been reduced to rubble, essential infrastructure has collapsed, and entire communities are struggling to access clean water, food, and medical care.

As the war in Ukraine stretches into its fourth year, millions of Ukrainians continue to face displacement, loss, and uncertainty. With the largest conflict in Europe since World War II still ongoing, nearly a third of Ukraine’s population—12.7 million people—require humanitarian aid.

Sudan is enduring one of the worst hunger and displacement crises the world has ever witnessed. The magnitude of suffering since the brutal civil war erupted in April 2023 is difficult to put into words, yet it is crucial that the world understands the plight of millions who are enduring unimaginable hardship. 

In September, Caritas Internationalis and ACT Alliance, in collaboration with the Bishops of Sudan, launched a critical appeal to address an urgent crisis. The crisis? One of the most urgent and underfunded crises of recent years, the humanitarian emergency in Sudan. 

Every action counts. Here are three powerful ways you can support families in Gaza and Lebanon during this time of devastation: 

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.

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

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. 

In recent days the Israel government has launched hundreds of military air strikes across the Gaza Strip. Even before these attacks, 8 out of 10 people were reliant on international aid.

Right now, 49 million people are facing famine. Here in Australia, we’ve seen our own food prices skyrocket due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic, climate disasters and most recently, the conflict in Ukraine. 

More than $3.5 million have been raised through the Caritas Australia Ukraine Appeal, which will provide much-needed emergency food, shelter, medication, clean water and other essentials. 

Protracted conflict, drought and food shortages - exacerbated by the Ukraine crisis - has led to disastrous levels of hunger and malnutrition, with an estimated 20 million people at risk of starvation in the Horn of Africa.

It is with heavy hearts that Caritas Australia announces the recent loss of two Caritas Ukraine staff in the Mariupol centre, along with five other people who were sheltering at the office when it was struck by a Russian tank. 

After decades of unrest and drought, the situation in Afghanistan has become the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Unless urgent action is taken, it is estimated that 97 percent of Afghanistan’s population will be pushed into extreme poverty by the end of June.

The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues to escalate, with more than 10 million people – nearly a quarter of Ukraine’s population – now displaced.  

After eight years, the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine has escalated into a full-blown war, threatening to become Europe’s biggest refugee crisis since World War II.  

Caritas Australia welcomes the new aid commitments at a time when there is greater global need than ever but expresses concern that these increases are not enough to meet growing needs. 

Caritas Australia welcomes the additional $30 million in emergency humanitarian funding for Ukraine announced today by the Australian Government, to focus on protecting women, children, the elderly and those living with disability.  

Caritas Australia’s partner Caritas Ukraine has called for support and assistance as it continues to support the country’s most vulnerable as the crisis escalates.