Stories of resilience and hope in the face of poverty
25 Jul 23
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.
Giving with Purpose: A Guide to Meaningful Charitable Support
25 Jul 23
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.
Yes or No? Conversations to have around your kitchen table
24 Jul 23
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.
New report: Progress stalls on tackling world hunger
19 Jul 23
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.
Numbers Don't Lie: Analysing the Alarming Statistics of Women and Poverty
13 Jul 23
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.
Looking Toward The Future: Upcoming Caritas Australia Initiatives
12 Jul 23
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.
San Isidro Care Center students to attend World Youth Day in Lisbon
03 Jul 23
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.
The Ripple Effect: How Empowering Women Transforms Communities
03 Jul 23
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.
How your support is helping refugees and displaced people around the world
20 Jun 23
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.
Charity donation income tax deductions mean we can all make a difference
09 Jun 23
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.
Stories of survival on National Sorry Day 2023
01 Jun 23
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.
How clean water transformed this school in Cambodia
29 May 23
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.
Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Mocha strikes Myanmar and Bangladesh
18 May 23
A powerful category five cyclone has hit the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson elected Vice President of Caritas Internationalis
16 May 23
Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson has been elected as the new Vice President of Caritas Internationalis.
Caritas Australia in solidarity with people of Sudan
28 Apr 23
Conflict has broken out in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, and thousands of civilians have been caught up in the violence. Families are running out of food, water and medicine as the conflict continues, and many have risked fleeing their homes and becoming refugees to escape the fighting.
Water accessibility made possible in the Malaita Province of Solomon Islands
28 Apr 23
Clean water is a basic human need. Without access to it there is little hope for communities to recover from the devastating cycle of poverty. In the Solomon Islands, 33% of the population does not have access to healthy or safe drinking water. To mitigate this issue, as part of the 3H program, Caritas Australia Solomon Islands (CASI) was able to successfully deliver three handpumps in Surabuta.
Maximise EOFY Donations: Ultimate Guide 2023
27 Apr 23
In this guide, we'll provide you with tips and advice on how to maximise your EOFY charity donations.
Kirsty and Richard cycle for Caritas K's for Compassion
24 Apr 23
Kirsty Robertson, CEO of Caritas Australia and Richard Landels, Advancement Director, cycled from Cairns and Townsville as part of Caritas K's for Compassion.
Empowering people with disabilities
21 Apr 23
Your generosity is supporting our local partners in Vietnam to implement programs designed to drive disability inclusion, by building awareness among communities and providing essential life skills training to people living with disability.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: an urgent call for action
03 Apr 23
In March, The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) delivered its Sixth Assessment Report where leading scientists have issued an ‘urgent warning’ on the climate crisis. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, Caritas Australia is taking action against climate change by implementing new programs across the Pacific region and Africa to further support communities at risk.
A Special Visit to Zimbabwe and Mozambique
28 Mar 23
Last month, Caritas Australia’s Africa Programs Coordinator, Sister Ivy Khoury, visited Zimbabwe and Mozambique to reconnect with our program partners in the region – the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.