Gaza crisis: joint statement by Caritas agencies of Australia, Canada and New Zealand
15 Mar 24
The Caritas agencies of Australia, Canada and New Zealand urge the Government of Australia to restore funding to UNRWA, as they renew calls for the release of all hostages and detained people, a ceasefire and humanitarian access.
Caritas applies Church teachings to furthering women’s participation and leadership
08 Mar 24
As part of a month of action on empowering women, Caritas Internationalis has launched a new booklet “Equality, Encounter, Renewal: A Caritas commitment to women’s leadership and participation”.
Caritas Australia joins faith-based agencies to campaign for a Safer World for All
06 Mar 24
The Safer World for All campaign has launched this week, pushing for Australia to help prevent the emergence of global catastrophes.
Project Compassion delivers clean water to Leaia and her family in Samoa
04 Mar 24
For Project Compassion Caritas reflects on how installing a water tank in Leaia’s home improved the health and living conditions of her family.
Project Compassion helps Memory become a carpenter and role model
28 Feb 24
Project Compassion celebrates Memory, a trailblazing carpenter from Malawi.
Support for Gaza ceasefire and more government action swells in Australian community
27 Feb 24
YouGov polling conducted by Australian humanitarian agencies, including Caritas Australia, has found support for a ceasefire is high among the public.
Humanitarian conditions in Ukraine remain grave two years into the conflict
23 Feb 24
Caritas Australia provides an update on humanitarian conditions in Ukraine as damage to vital infrastructure continues to drive need.
Project Compassion helps a young mother in the Philippines finish her education
21 Feb 24
After leaving school at 15 Ronita has now completed her high school education, securing a better future for her family.
Caritas Australia launches Project Compassion 2024
12 Feb 24
Caritas Australia has announced the launch of Project Compassion 2024, its annual Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal.
CRS President Sean Callahan told “I survive from your food” during a visit to the Holy Land
09 Feb 24
Reflections from Sean Callahan, President of CRS, a Caritas Australia partner in the Holy Land, who recently visited Gaza, Jerusalem, and the West Bank.
Caritas Australia remembers victims of the Türkiye-Syria earthquake, a year after the tragedy
06 Feb 24
A year on from one of the most devastating earthquakes in recent history, the need is still great with millions displaced.
Caritas Australia congratulates its Chair on Australian Human Rights Commission appointment
06 Feb 24
The Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has announced the appointment of Caritas Australia Chair, Robert Fitzgerald AM, as a Commissioner of the Australian Human Rights Commission
Spain labels the UNRWA indispensable as Caritas Australia reflects on the humanitarian impact
31 Jan 24
Caritas Australia's Director of Advocacy and Humanitarian Emergencies Lead reflect on the impact of funding disruption on civilians in Gaza.
Caritas Australia responds to Gaza famine warning as conflict reaches 100 days
16 Jan 24
After 100 days of conflict, Gaza is suffering from the worst current hunger crisis with the growing risk of famine.
Caritas Australia celebrates directly supporting over 760,000 people in 12 months
21 Dec 23
Caritas Australia has revealed that over 760,000 people were directly supported over 12-month period.
Caritas Australia partners deliver medical aid to Gaza
19 Dec 23
During the seven-day pause in hostilities from November 24th to December 1st, Caritas Australia partner agencies delivered primary health care to communities in southern Gaza.
Caritas Australia provides an update on the continued response to the war in Ukraine
14 Dec 23
An update on the Caritas Australia Ukraine Crisis Appeal, which continues to assist 32 local Caritas-Spes Ukraine centres,
Caritas Australia’s Christmas Appeal helps communities vulnerable to natural disasters
12 Dec 23
This year Caritas Australia’s Christmas Appeal focuses on supporting communities across the world that are most vulnerable to natural disaster.
Caritas Australia draws attention to the humanitarian impact of evacuation orders in Southern Gaza
06 Dec 23
As evacuation orders roll out in the South, the humanitarian situation in Gaza will become even more desperate says Sally Thomas, Humanitarian Emergencies Lead at Caritas Australia.
Caritas Australia welcomes the establishment and financing of the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28
01 Dec 23
Day one of COP28 saw United Nations (UN) member organisations agree to a model for the Loss and Damage Fund with international governments pledging $400million in financial commitments.
Change a life with a Caritas Australia Global Gift this Christmas
27 Nov 23
This Christmas, Caritas Australia is giving you the opportunity to give a gift on behalf of another that can change a life, support a family, and transform a community.