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A ceasefire deal has been announced. The ceasefire will commence on January 19, 2025 and will last for an initial period of 42 days. During this time, hostages will be returned and a surge of humanitarian aid will be allowed into the Gaza strip.

A burnt-out car in a destroyed neighbourhood in Gaza. Photo credit: Caritas Jerusalem.
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Women queue at COVID-19 information centre in India. Photo: Caritas India
12 MAY 21
Last night’s Federal Budget was disappointing: it brought few new aid commitments, apart from a promise of support for India and the Pacific. Â

Unpacking lifesaving PPE in PNG. Photo: Caritas PNG.
We welcome the incredible $356,200 that Catholic Health Australia members have raised to fight COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Â

The situation in one of the locations affected by the disaster in east Nusa Tenggara. Photo: BPBD Flores Timur, Caritas Indonesia
In Timor-Leste, Indonesia and the Philippines, cyclone season, which occurs between October and May, swept through low-lying townships, developed cities and villages alike, with incredible force.Â

Emergency rations are distributed to vulnerable communities through our partner, Caritas India. Photo: Caritas India
28 APR 21
India is struggling to control a massive surge in COVID-19 cases, with a death toll nearing 200,000, after another 2771 deaths were reported on Tuesday. Â

Caption: Damage caused by floodwaters in Dili. Photo: Caritas Australia
An estimated 2,000 households and over 9,000 people across Timor-Leste have been affected by intense floods caused by Tropical Cyclone Seroja in early April. The torrential rain and landslides destroyed critical infrastructure across the country and claimed the lives of 45 people. Â

Communities in Fiji are still recovering from the damage after Tropical Cyclone Yasa in December 2020. Photo: Fiji Broadcasting Corporation.
Fiji’s two largest cities are in lockdown after the first reported case of COVID-19 community transmission in 12 months.

A student uses a tippy tap at a school. Photo: Caritas Australia PNG.
Former Caritas Australia Board Director John Watkins reflects on the challenges of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic in Papua New Guinea.Â

Aerial view of flood damage in Dili. Credit Machel Silveira CRS.
Tropical Cyclone Seroja struck Timor-Leste and eastern parts of Indonesia on 4 April 2021, inundating the two countries with torrential rain. Â

Houses swept away by the overflowing Comoro River. Photo: Dan Convoy/CRS
At least 113 people have been killed and dozens more are missing after Tropical Cyclone Seroja hit Indonesia and Timor-Leste on Sunday 4 April. Â
Sabrina Stevens, Caritas Australia Youth Coordinator with Louise Campbell from the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry. Photo: Caritas Australia
We've been thrilled to see the level of community support for Project Compassion this year shown through community events. Take a look at some of the recent community events that have made a difference.Â

Rither Mallewo, Coordinator of the Tanzanian A+ Program in the Diocese of Mbulu Development Department (DMDD).
Rither Mallewo, Coordinator of the Tanzanian A+ Program in the Diocese of Mbulu Development Department (DMDD), speaks about the way that your support has enabled improved community development in Tanzania.

We are unable to share photos of families at the shelter for their protection. Photo: Caritas Lebanon
On March 15 this year, the conflict in Syria turned 10 years old. The Syrian conflict has driven over 6.6 million Syrians to flee the country, and a further 6.7 million people to relocate due to conflict within the country.

Roy Boylan and Sydney Committee with first Project Compassion box in 1965. Photo credit: Caritas Australia.
29 MAR 21
Since its inception in 1965, generations of compassionate Australians have participated in Project Compassion, making it one of the nation’s longest running charity campaigns.Â

Caritas Bangladesh Staff Member assesses damage after fires in Cox's Bazar. Photo: Anthony/Caritas Bangladesh
On March 22, a massive fire swept through the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, leaving approximately 45,000 people homeless.

Sr Ivy Khoury meeting the community in Mozambique. Photo: Caritas Australia
23 MAR 21
Sr Ivy Khoury is Caritas Australia’s Program Coordinator for Africa, here’s what she had to say about the lifechanging impact your support enables across much of the continent.Â

Halima showing her children how to use a hand-washing station in her Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Photo credit: Inmanuel Biswas/Caritas Bangladesh
22 MAR 21
On World Water Day, we celebrate water and raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis.
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Health officers from health centre in East Sepik province involved in COVID-19 training. Photo: Caritas Australia/PNG Office
On March 17, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that Australia will ramp up support to Papua New Guinea, and allocate 8000 vaccines, as well as personal protective equipment and medical specialists to support the country in response to an alarming mass outbreak of COVID-19.

Halima returning from collecting water from a pump near her shelter in a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Photo credit: Inmanuel Biswas/Caritas Bangladesh
17 MAR 21
Halima is raising two children in a refugee camp in Bangladesh, while caring for her mother who has a disability. Widowed at just 21, Halima fled violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State in 2017, arriving at the camp with nothing. Â

Arsad with his neighbours in Pandeglang District, Indonesia. Photo credit: Caritas Australia.
Arsad, an Indonesian farmer, had no toilet in his home so he had to walk into the forest to the open defecation area, even at night or in the rain. Around 17 percent of Indonesia’s rural population practice open defecation, with many unaware that it contributes to spreading diseases.Â

All across Australia, you have joined the groundswell of support to 'Be More' for Project Compassion. The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped communities from connecting, virtually, or in person, to raise money for essential support and supplies for those poor communities most vulnerable to the disease. Â

Halima in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. Photo credit: Inmanuel Chayan Biswas/Caritas Bangladesh.
09 MAR 21
CEO Kirsty Robertson talks about supporting women living in poverty for International Women's Day 2021.Â
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