In addition to the devastating loss of life from COVID-19, the country has been hit by two extreme cyclones in as many weeks. On May 17, the Category Three Tropical Cyclone Tauktae left a trail of destruction in northwestern India. Cyclone Tauktae was the strongest storm to ever make landfall on the western coast of the country, and brought floods, heavy rains and storm surges to the region.
Learn MoreBernard Balibuno, who works for our local partner organisation, CAFOD, recently spoke to us about the current situation on the ground in the DRC.
Learn MoreToday is World Environment Day, the United Nations day for encouraging global awareness and action to protect our shared environment.
Learn MoreThis World Refugee Day, we’re celebrating the Rohingya refugees working together to improve living conditions and community safety in Cox’s Bazar, the largest refugee camp in the world. This year’s theme for World Refugee Day is “Together we heal, learn and shine”. It’s a time to remember the hardships faced by those who have been displaced by conflict, and to celebrate their achievements.
Learn MoreIn the wake of the devastating outbreak of COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea, recent monitoring of our COVID-19 information programs in the country found that the majority of communities in remote areas still have extremely limited knowledge of the virus and how to prevent its spread.
Learn MoreRed Dust Healing is a unique cultural healing and mental health program, written from an Indigenous perspective, supported by Caritas Australia. This NAIDOC, we talked to Tom Powell, Red Dust Healing Founder, about Australia's suicide rates and the impact suicide has on families.
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