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.
Water crisis poses catastrophic threat to life in Gaza conflict
17 Oct 23
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.
Earthquakes compound extreme poverty and hunger in Afghanistan
13 Oct 23
The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has become one of the world’s most severe, with 24.4 million people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
Explainer: Laudate Deum and the call for urgent climate action
06 Oct 23
300 tons of humanitarian supplies burned in attack on Caritas-Spes Ukraine warehouse
29 Sep 23
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.
The Education Crisis Among Displaced Children
28 Sep 23
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.
Global Goals: It’s halftime!
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.
Caritas Australia stands in solidarity with communities affected by the Morocco Earthquake
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.
A Special Visit from the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation and Timorese Delegation
06 Sep 23
On the 3rd of August, a delegation from Timor-Leste and the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation visited the head office of Caritas Australia in Sydney.
Season of Creation – the time to start your Laudato Si’ Action Plan
01 Sep 23
There is much change that needs to occur in our world to address the current ecological crisis.
Empowering Change: Your Generosity Transforms the Daily Lives of Women
01 Sep 23
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.
Explainer: The Australian Government's International Development Policy
10 Aug 23
This week, the Australian government released its new International Development Policy, the first in almost a decade.