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.
Caritas Australia reports blankets, mats and mattresses have reached 600 families in Gaza
27 Nov 23
In the past week Caritas Australia’s partners in Gaza have shipped a batch of supplies to provide blankets, mats, and mattresses to 600 families.
Caritas Australia to host Service of Solidarity with Gaza and the Holy Land
21 Nov 23
Caritas Australia will host a virtual Service of Solidarity in recognition of the human suffering in the Holy Land.
Caritas Internationalis calls for intensified diplomatic action amid fears of further conflict in the Middle East
16 Nov 23
Caritas Australia has today echoed a statement from Caritas Internationalis, which expresses deep concern about the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Faith-based organisations and leaders are key to advancing gender equality in Papua New Guinea
14 Nov 23
Caritas Australia releases a new report, Creating Pathways for Change, which looks at the role of faith-based organisations and leaders in furthering women’s economic empowerment in Papua New Guinea.
Caritas Australia hosts Caritas India in celebration of 10th Women for the World campaign.
09 Nov 23
Caritas Australia hosts Babita Pinto, Head of Programs at Caritas India, at a gala dinner held in Sydney in celebration of 10 years of its annual Women for the World campaign.
A total end to the violence is the only humanitarian response as Gaza casualties exceed 10,000
08 Nov 23
Caritas Australia calls for a total end to the violence and gives an update on aid delivered to date.
Caritas Internationalis launches a report on people displaced by climate change
31 Oct 23
Caritas Internationalis has launched a new report, Displaced by a Changing Climate: Caritas Voices Protecting and Supporting People on the Move.
Caritas Internationalis inaugurates a Global Year of Action on climate change
26 Oct 23
Caritas Internationalis has launched a ‘Global Year of Action’ on climate change, which forms the second year of the Caritas Confederation’s broader ‘Together We’ campaign.
Caritas network preparing Rapid Response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
26 Oct 23
Caritas agencies report that while we are still at the height of conflict with widespread bombing it is not safe to travel, but that a Rapid Response program is being prepared for launch as soon as it is possible.
Caritas Jerusalem employee killed while sheltering with her family in Gaza
21 Oct 23
The Caritas Confederation is in mourning after the devastating loss of a Caritas Jerusalem employee in Gaza.
Caritas Australia launches Gaza Appeal to support displaced families
17 Oct 23
Following a series of surprise attacks against Israel by Hamas on October 7, hundreds of military air strikes have been launched across the Gaza Strip as a form of retaliation by the Israeli government.
Caritas Australia launches Afghanistan Earthquake appeal
13 Oct 23
On October 7, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Herat province, with a second taking place just outside of Herat on October 11.
Caritas Australia welcomes Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation ‘Laudate Deum’ on the climate crisis
05 Oct 23
Caritas Australia has today welcomed Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “Laudate Deum: To All People of Good Will on the Climate Crisis”.