Your monthly donation can create lasting change for Brave Women
Brave women endure unimaginable challenges every day
Women in areas prone to conflict and poverty face unimaginable hardships every day. They endure injustice, hunger, and extreme challenges, often going without food to ensure their children can eat. With limited education and income-generating opportunities, these women struggle to support themselves and their families, trapped in a cycle of poverty. But with your support, we can change this.
A beacon of courage: Meet Talaso
In the arid expanses of northern Kenya, Talaso, a 20-year-old mother, was once supported by her thriving livestock that dotted the landscape around her. Talaso's world now looks very different due to a relentless drought. The very foundation of her family's livelihood—her livestock—has been nearly wiped out, leaving behind a harsh reality of scarcity.
"There were no such droughts. The area had grass. We only saw one drought spell, the area looked good. The life now is so difficult. There is no food, there is no water, the livestock are no longer here. We used to have livestock and we used to sell the livestock and get food. Now everything is gone, and we have a very difficult life now," Talaso recalls.
This is where you, as a Champion for Change, can make a profound difference. With your monthly support, Talaso and others like her can access the resources they need to build a better future.
How your support makes a difference
You can put your compassion into action every single month to partner with some of the world’s most vulnerable people. You can help drive this change and be an integral part of creating lasting, positive change by helping to improve access to food security, clean water, and education.
Every month, your gift helps support those who need it most. It helps fund the long-term support and programs vulnerable people and communities need to create sustainable and just futures.
Becoming a Champion for Change ensures that women like Talaso have access to clean water, nutritious food, and educational training. Your support today empowers women and communities alike to earn a living, grow food, and support their families, breaking the cycle of poverty.
Empower women, change lives: Be a Champion for Change
As a Champion for Change, your support creates lasting, positive change through access to clean water, food security, and education. Monthly donations mean we can address these critical challenges together.
Water
Over 2.2 billion people lack access to safe and clean water, compromising their health and well-being. Your regular gift helps us support communities building capacity for them to access clean, accessible water to communities, transforming daily lives, and ensuring a healthier future.
Education
Nearly 690 million individuals face the harsh reality of hunger, with many experiencing extreme conditions that threaten their health, education, and livelihoods. Through your support, families can find sustainable food solutions, ensuring families have the nourishment they need to thrive.
Food Security
Education is a fundamental right, yet 250 million children are currently out of school. Your contributions support educational initiatives, opening doors to opportunity and employment for those who would otherwise be left behind.
Become a Champion for Change by giving a monthly gift
Your monthly gift today changes the lives of other women and communities alike.
These women, facing unimaginable challenges, have been able to transform their lives with your support.
Priscilla's journey from drought to harvest
Priscilla lives in Zimbabwe with her husband and grandchildren. Severe droughts worsened by climate change led to food insecurity in her community. Through the Zimbabwe Integrated Community Development Program, supported by Caritas Australia, Priscilla learned conservation farming techniques. She now grows drought-resistant crops and started poultry farming, providing a stable income and ensuring her grandchildren can attend school.
Ronita's journey to support her children
Ronita, from the Philippines, became pregnant as a teenager, which put her at risk of falling further into poverty. With support from Caritas Australia and our partners the Faithful Companions of Jesus, Ronita was given a second chance at completing her studies and was able to continue learning in a safe and flexible environment. She has now completed her final high school exams and secured a job to support her family.
Leaia's journey to clean water
Leaia, from Samoa, struggled without a reliable source of clean water. Caritas Australia's local partner, Caritas Samoa, installed a water tank at her home, significantly improving her family's health and living conditions. This support ensured that Leaia's children could attend school regularly and live healthier lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you would prefer to sign up as a monthly donor offline or would like to update your existing Regular Giving details, please download our printable Monthly Giving form and return it to Caritas Australia, PO Box 9830, Sydney 2001. Alternatively, you can give us a call us on 1800 024 413, or email questions@caritas.org.au.
Your regular donations support long-term development programs and humanitarian aid around the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and the Pacific.
Giving on a regular basis, even if it’s a small amount, helps to create lasting change for vulnerable communities by providing long-term support. Our partners on the ground can plan for the future and work with Caritas Australia to improve program efficacy and outcomes for people living in poverty. It also enables us to respond quickly to crises when they happen, and provide lifesaving access to water, healthcare, food and shelter.
You may choose to donate regularly via credit card or direct debit. To donate via credit card you can sign up here on our website, or you may phone our friendly Supporter Care team on 1800 024 413 (toll-free).
To donate via direct debit please download and complete our Monthly Giving Form and post it back to the address detailed at the bottom of this form.
When you sign up to become a monthly donor, your chosen donation amount will be charged to your nominated payment option on the 15th of each month.
We do not currently have the option to update payment details on our website. If you’d like to update this information, please reach out to our friendly Supporter Care team on 1800 024 413, email questions@caritas.org.au, or write to us at GPO Box 9830, Sydney, NSW 2001.
If you would like to update your contact details you may either click on the link at the bottom of a recent email you have received from Caritas Australia or use the aforementioned methods of contact.
Yes, we provide an annual summary statement of your regular donations at the end of the financial year. You can expect to receive this in mid-July either via post or email, based on your subscription preferences.
Everyone’s financial circumstances can change and we recognise that you must take care of your own needs before you can help those of others. Please give us a call on 1800 024 413 to discuss alternative arrangements or to pause or cancel your regular donations.
Of course. If you’d like to take a temporary break from giving regularly to Caritas Australia, please contact our Supporter Care team on 1800 024 413 or email questions@caritas.org.au to arrange this.
You can always change the amount or types of communications you receive from us. Please call us on 1800 024 413 or email neighbours@caritas.org.au and we can tailor our communications to suit you. Alternatively, you may click the link at the bottom of a recent email you have received to update your subscription preferences.
Yes! You can always change your regular giving amount to what is right for you and your personal circumstances.