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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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Emergency services responding to the fire created by the attack. Photo credit: Caritas-Spes Ukraine.
On the night of September 19, 2023, Russian troops hit an industrial enterprise in Lviv, where a Caritas-Spes Ukraine humanitarian aid warehouse was located.

Globally over 100 million people have been forced to flee their homes worldwide, over 43 million of them are children. The impact on children's education and wellbeing can be devastating.Â

Rosalie stands beside a road in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Credit: Arlette Bashizi/CAFOD
18 SEP 23
We're at the halfway point with the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, so it's time to take a look at what progress has been made and what more needs to be done.

Damage from the Morocco earthquake. Photo: Caritas Maroc.
15 SEP 23
Thousands of people have been killed after a catastrophic 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Kingdom of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountain range.

Aboriginal Carbon Foundation and Timorese Delegation in the Caritas Australia Sydney Office. Photo: Mark Harding/Caritas Australia
On the 3rd of August, a delegation from Timor-Leste and the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation visited the head office of Caritas Australia in Sydney.

Shaniella tends to chickens provided by Caritas Australia Solomon Islands (CASI). Photo: Neil Nuia/Caritas Australia.
Approximately half of the world survives on less than $6.85 per day (World Bank, 2022). And the stark reality is that women bear an uneven portion of poverty.

Students in the Solomon Islands. Photo Neil Nuia
This week, the Australian government released its new International Development Policy, the first in almost a decade. Â

Earthquake damage in Turkey. Photo: Caritas Network
09 AUG 23
It has been six months since the devastating series of earthquakes which struck Turkey and Syria, causing deaths, injuries, and widespread damage across the region.

Dignity kits distribution by CAFOD in Sudan. Photo CAFOD
Sudan has been in the news over the past few months as a large scale humanitarian crisis unfolds. The north African country, which has long been a host for refugees from neighbouring countries, is now seeing millions of its own citizens forced to flee their homes.

Rachel learnt how to sew and is now earning an income as a seamstress. Photo: Caritas Goma
With your generous support, Caritas Australia works with communities throughout the world to tackle issues of poverty and inequality, forging a path towards better living conditions.

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It can be difficult trying to work out which charity is worth your money, especially when there are so many deserving causes around. Particularly in these current economic times, it’s understandable to want your donation to go to the right place.

The Australian Electoral Commission has now published pamphlets for the Yes and No cases, with each document outlining arguments for or against changing the Constitution. There's no better time for a Kitchen Table Conversation about how we recognise Australia's First Nations Peoples.  Â

Families in the Gedo region of Somalia, where Caritas Australia's partner, Trócaire, have been providing lifesaving health support for over 30 years. Photo: Miriam Donohue/Trócaire.
The latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report has revealed that the world is off track from achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of ending global hunger by 2030. Â

Shaniella from the Solomon Islands sits in a classroom. Credit: Neil Nuia
Did you know the alarming rate of women affected by poverty worldwide? It's a pressing issue that we can no longer ignore. In this article, we will explore women and poverty statistics and the facts surround them. By shedding light on the impact of poverty on women's lives, we aim to inspire you to join us in finding solutions. Together, we can make a difference and help to break the cycle of inequality.

Oliva works in fields growing beans near her home in Tanzania. Credit: August Lucky
As a valued supporter of Caritas Australia, we want to share with you our exciting plans for the new financial year. These upcoming initiatives will shape our journey to creating positive change across the globe. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of our ongoing work, and highlight new projects on the horizon. Together with your support, we can make a lasting impact in the lives of the most vulnerable. Join us as we look toward the future with hope and determination.

Emmanuel from the San Isidro Care Centre looking after chickens. Photo: Caritas Australia Solomon Islands.
Four program participants from the San Isidro Care Center - a rural training centre that caters to hearing-impaired students in the Solomon Islands, have been selected to attend World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Â

Nutrition classes being held at a Women's Savings and Loans group in Timor Leste. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
Despite making up half the world’s population, women and girls face higher rates of marginalisation, loss of dignity and inequality in countless areas. They face higher poverty rates, lower education levels, lower access to health, lower employment opportunities, lower pay, poorer working conditions, high rates of gender-based violence, and a higher burden of family and care responsibilities.

IDP camp near Goma in DRC. Photo: Caritas Goma.
On Tuesday 20 June, we celebrated World Refugee Day. This day is designed to honour refugees from around the world. Learn more about how Caritas Australia's work with refugees and Internally Displaced Persons around the world.Â

Salin with members of her community, planning the expansion of the water station in the village. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
As we end another financial year, your thoughts may turn towards how you are making your money work for you and the world you want to see.

Uncle Bobby (#24), Christine Rhazi (Caritas Australia’s First Australians Associate Director) and Uncle Roger (#12). Photo credit: Serena Frost/Caritas Australia.
To commemorate National Sorry Day 2023, Caritas Australia and our partner Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) invited all Australians to participate in a webinar to reflect on Australia's true history and commit to truth-telling about Stolen Generations survivors and their descendants.

Salin teaching students at her school in the Siem Reap province, Cambodia. Photo: Tim Lam/Caritas Australia
With the support of our local partner HURREDO, and through the donations of generous people like you, Salin and her community worked together to construct a water station behind the school, along with a community pond.
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