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Kaswera participated in training in agriculture to grow food to support her family in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo: CAJED
Michael McGirr, Caritas Australia's Mission Facilitator, shares a reflection on World Day of the Poor.

Kaswera participated in training in agriculture to grow food to support her family in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo: CAJED
Michael McGirr, Caritas Australia's Mission Facilitator, shares a reflection on World Day of the Poor.

This year has been a tough one for all of us. But sometimes, if you’re able to bring hope to others, it can also make you feel more hopeful. And what better time to spread hope than in the season of giving?

Marian and her eight-month-old daughter queuing at the Trócaire health outreach centre at an Internally Displaced Persons camp in Gedo district, southern Somalia. Trócaire is one of Caritas Australia’s partners. Photo: Miriam Donohue: Trócaire.
Somalia is facing the dire prospect of a devastating famine as the country experiences a fourth consecutive failed rainy season. Â

Caritas Oceania annual forum. Kirsty Robertson (L), Dan Skehan (C) and Lana Hanley (R). Photo: Caritas Australia
Caritas Oceania held their annual Caritas Oceania forum in person in Papua New Guinea for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak. The Annual Forum brings together Caritas Oceania members from across the entire region.

Grassroots Pacific Island organisations came together in Fiji to put together the Kioa Climate Emergency Declaration. Photo: Miriam Deprez.
Pacific Island countries have made history with the first ever community-led climate declaration in the region.Â

A child's drawing with the word 'kindness'. Photo: Caritas Ukraine.
Last night, massive missile strikes by Russia in Ukraine have caused devastation and loss of life across the country; killing at least 10 people and injuring over 60. Civilian infrastructure has been destroyed, with communities losing their homes, schools and medical facilities.Â

Read about the latest report from Caritas Australia on climate change and debit in the Pacific.

Vatican Cycling Team and Kinchela Boys Home survivors with Archbishop Charles Balvo, Bishop Vincent Long and Caritas Australia CEO, Kirsty Robertson.
The first ever Vatican World Cycling Team joined Caritas Australia last week to learn more about truth-telling and reconciliation from Kinchela Boys Home survivors.

An aerial view of the Machhapuchhre Agro-Eco Tourism Learning Center and Homestay. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
Nestled at the base of Annapurna Himalayan range in Nepal is a homestay and agro-eco tourism centre that is helping local communities to share their culture with the rest of the world. Â

Destruction of Typhoon Noru. Photo by: Prelature of Infanta
A super typhoon has hit the north-western Philippines, forcing thousands out of their homes and leaving many towns underwater.

Tarsini with her Saving and Loans Group near her home. Photo: Laz Harfa.
21 SEP 22
Thanks to your ongoing support, we are continuing our mission of eliminating discrimination, working towards gender equality and advancing women’s rights, along with promoting respect for all people – irrespective of their age, culture and position in life.

Micah Women's Delegation at Parliament House advocating for food prevention package in the worst affected hunger hotspots. Photo: Micah Australia
As the representative of Caritas Australia in Adelaide, Tracey Tessitore writes about her experience joining forty women advocating together on the Help Fight Famine Campaign at Parliament House on 7 September.

Flash flooding have devastated the lives of millions across Pakistan. Photo: Caritas Pakistan
Devastating floods in Pakistan have left a trail of destruction across the country, claiming the lives of more than 1,100 people.

Many families in Moldova, like Olga's, have welcomed Ukrainian refugees into their homes. Photo: Caritas Moldova.
Six months on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 550,000 people have crossed the border into Moldova, the majority of them women, children and the elderly.

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26 AUG 22
Now supporters can make regular donations through pre-tax pay.

Students from the Solomon Islands receive their School Care Kits. Photo: Caritas Australia Solomon Islands
Students in the Solomon Islands have returned to school after a year of disruptions caused by COVID-19 outbreaks and lockdowns.Â

Mali and her family outside their home in Ethiopia.
Africa is on the brink of a devastating famine that threatens to leave millions at risk of extreme hunger

This World Humanitarian Day, we honour #OurLocalHeroes, celebrating the work of our dedicated partners who are tackling ongoing crises across this world during 2022.Â
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Anatercia carries corn next to her fields in Mozambique. Photo credit: Emidio Josine/Caritas Australia.
August 13 marks International Youth Day, a day raising awareness of the cultural and economic issues that impact youth worldwide.

CEO Kirsty Robertson shares the story of her trip to Ethiopia, where she met families severely impacted by the drought and hunger crisis.Â
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