As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Caritas organisations remain on the frontlines, helping millions of war-affected Ukrainians.

Caritas Australia has received a statement from the Churches of Jerusalem, titled Defending the Dignity and Presence of the People of Gaza. 

In the two weeks following the ceasefire 76 Caritas trucks crossed the border carrying vital supplies.

While a ceasefire symbolises some hope for civilians in Gaza, much of the physical suffering will continue in the coming weeks and months, says Sally Thomas.

Program partners in the region stated that “The combination of cholera and hunger is becoming disastrous as hunger is greatly impacting the immunity of displaced people”. 

At least 14 people have been killed in Vanuatu following two earthquakes in 24 hours, impacting an estimated 116,000 people.  

In the year to the end of June 2024 Caritas Australia directly supported 542,181 people experiencing humanitarian emergencies. 

Caritas Internationalis and the ACT Alliance are calling on world leaders, governments, and the UN to urgently strengthen support for Sudan.

This Christmas, Caritas Australia’s Appeal is focusing on supporting vulnerable families like Sakhina’s.

Between 24th of September and the 10th of November 2024 Caritas Lebanon supported 132,193 displaced people with comprehensive humanitarian services.  

Caritas Jerusalem has reported two of its team members were injured during intense shelling in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp.

Caritas Australia gives updates on services delivered to displaced and affected people in Lebanon.

Instituted in 1979, World Food Day promotes global awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger, and to highlight the need to ensure healthy diets for all. 

A statement from Caritas Internationalis and ACT Alliance on Sudan has been presented to the UN General Assembly.

The one-year mark of this conflict is a bleak marker for us all says Kirsten Sayers, Interim CEO at Caritas Australia

The Australian government has announced a 29-million-dollar funding package to help deliver healthcare, food, and clean water amid ongoing humanitarian crises in the Horn of Africa.  

Remote communities in Papua New Guinea have been devastated by a catastrophic landslide that struck the Enga province at 3am on 24th May.