How Caritas Australia helps displaced people around the world
12 Mar 24
The world is home to 110 million forcibly displaced people, find out more about some of the Caritas Australia projects supporting them.
International Women’s Day
08 Mar 24
International Women's Day is a day dedicated to honouring the achievements and contributions of women throughout history, promoting gender equality, and raising awareness about the ongoing struggles women face worldwide.
Drought, Flood and the Hunger Crisis in Africa
27 Feb 24
One of the longest and most severe humanitarian crises around the world is happening in Africa, with millions of people facing extreme hunger, many of them are children. Drought and flooding have forced millions of vulnerable people to flee their homes in search of food, water and safety.
Ukraine: two years since the war began
23 Feb 24
Saturday 24 February marks two years since the escalation of the Ukraine war and the toll on civilians continues to be catastrophic.
The Power of Regular Giving
21 Feb 24
What is regular giving?
Caritas Australia’s regular givers are the backbone of the work that we do together for some of the most vulnerable people around the world. By becoming a regular giver, you are becoming a Champion for Change.
Project Compassion 2024 spotlights three inspiring women
14 Feb 24
The theme of Project Compassion this year is For All Future Generations, with Caritas Australia highlighting the inspiring journeys of three resilient women.
One Year Since the Devastating Türkiye and Syria Earthquake
06 Feb 24
Today marks one year since the devastating earthquakes that killed over 50,000 people and devastated parts of Türkiye and Syria.
Political division will have dire humanitarian consequences in Gaza
31 Jan 24
Sally Thomas Humanitarian Emergencies Lead at Caritas Australia reflects on the peacekeeping potential of humanitarian aid.
Standing in Solidarity with First Australians
30 Jan 24
We are proud that Australia is home to the oldest continuing living culture in the world and we stand in solidarity with First Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples still face ongoing systemic injustice.
What we achieved together in 2023
10 Jan 24
As we welcome the new year, we want to celebrate the amazing impact our supporters helped us to achieve in 2023.
The climate emergency: no longer an abstract idea
21 Dec 23
With the weather heating up as we reach summer, and with the recent COP28 in the headlines, the climate emergency is at the forefront for many people.
Reflecting on the first Faith Pavilion at COP28
13 Dec 23
A reflection on the first Faith Pavilion at COP28, a dedicated space for different faiths, traditions, and perspectives to come together to achieve a better future for our planet and humanity.
Conflict in the South of Gaza: A humanitarian perspective on evacuation orders
06 Dec 23
Sally Thomas Humanitarian Emergencies Lead at Caritas Australia appraises the humanitarian impact of evacuation and displacement into areas already overcrowded with existing residents and internally displaced persons.
Spreading joy and hope this Christmas: Donate to our Christmas Appeal
05 Dec 23
Caritas Australia’s Christmas Appeal is a way to spread joy and love to those in need this holiday season.
Climate damage affects the world’s poorest, and its impacts reach beyond the economic
01 Dec 23
Caritas Australia is on the ground at COP28, with a new report Unheard, Uncharted: A holistic vision for addressing 'non-economic' loss and damage.
Unwrapping the gift of compassion: Christmas charity gift cards
01 Dec 23
Caritas Australia’s Global Gift cards are a way to bring together charitable donations with Christmas gift-giving.
Caritas Australia hosts Service of Solidarity for the Holy Land
29 Nov 23
On the 27th November Caritas Australia held a virtual Service of Solidarity for the Holy Land, hosted by Mission Facilitator Michael McGirr.
Stories of empowerment from around the world
23 Nov 23
Thanks to people like you, we are able to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable people around the world. Here are some stories of how economic empowerment is changing lives.
Gaza: one month into conflict
10 Nov 23
One month since the conflict in Gaza escalated to its current staggering levels, the crisis has reached a critical point, with violence claiming thousands of lives and leaving a population in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.
Humanitarians require political intervention to help the sick, injured and dying in Gaza
09 Nov 23
A month into the conflict, with the death toll rising, we keep being told the situation on the ground is beyond our comprehension of suffering. Yet, hour by hour, conditions continue to worsen.
Statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
27 Oct 23
Caritas Australia's statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 27th October 2023.