In the wake of two cyclones and an earthquake, Caritas Australia is on the ground in Fiji, Indonesia, and Tonga responding to the needs of local communities.
Learn MoreThe Community Led Development & Governance program, implemented by Caritas Australia and Caritas India, began before COVID-19 broke out, but has proved to be a valuable source of support as locals face the increased challenges brought by the pandemic. Through the program, Caritas India supports communities to improve their incomes and aims to empower some of the most vulnerable members of these communities, including widows and people living with disabilities.
Learn MoreProject Compassion is one of Australia’s longest running appeals, now in its 56th year, and the iconic donation boxes are a fixture in parishes and schools across the country. Through Project Compassion, Australians have raised millions of dollars for marginalized communities worldwide. “We encourage all Australians to support their sisters and brothers across the world this Project Compassion, so that we can continue to work with communities during these challenging times to strengthen resilience and build a stronger, more equal future for all,” said Kirsty Robertson, CEO of Caritas Australia.
Learn MoreCaritas Australia stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar during these particularly challenging times. We have worked hand-in-hand with local communities in Myanmar for nearly twenty years, and throughout this long-term accompaniment, the safety and wellbeing of people across the country has been the priority. During this crisis, we will continue to prioritise the people of Myanmar to participate in the decisions that affect their lives, and ensure that we continue our work with the local organisations and churches best placed to respond to local needs.
Learn MoreDRC faces multiple threats, tackling new Ebola outbreak amidst fears of first COVID-19 era famine. Caritas Australia’s Africa Program Co-ordinator reflects on two decades of work in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its current situation
Learn MoreAfter a devastating explosion rocked a city and a society which was already facing enormous challenges, your support is helping to rebuild and restore livelihoods in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut.
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