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Learn MorePapua New Guinea is facing a potential catastrophe with an alarming increase in COVID-19 cases.
Learn MoreOn March 22, a massive fire swept through Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, destroying thousands of refugee shelters, as well as health centres and other facilities. Caritas Bangladesh reports that nearly 6,000 shelters have been destroyed, leaving approximately 9,000 households without a place to live. Our local partner, Caritas Bangladesh, is working with local emergency services and assessing the damage that has been done to infrastructure and shelters so that we can respond as effectively as possible. Caritas Australia is accepting donations to help support vulnerable communities in Asia through the Asia Emergency Appeal. Visit caritas.org.au or call 1800 024 413 toll free to provide much needed support.
Learn MoreAustralian Government allocated 8000 vaccines, as well as PPEs and medical specialists, to support Papua New Guinea with its recent mass outbreak of COVID-19.
Learn MoreAt least eleven people were killed and more than 500 injured in the massive fires which swept through Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh on March 22. Caritas Australia is supporting church and NGO partners on the ground. Caritas Australia is accepting donations to help support vulnerable communities in Asia through the Asia Emergency Appeal. Visit caritas.org.au or call 1800 024 413 toll free to provide much needed support.
Learn MoreCaritas Australia is raising funds to support Timor-Leste and Indonesia after 120 people were killed and thousands left homeless from extensive flooding and landslides. Caritas Australia is working with local partners, including churches and NGOs, to assess needs on the ground and provide immediate support to vulnerable communities. Caritas Australia is accepting donations through its Timor-Leste & Indonesia Floods Emergency Appeal to provide support for emergencies like flooding and landslides in Timor-Leste.
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