Tag: Caritas
Caritas agencies on the ground assessing devastation in Papua New Guinea
Remote communities in Papua New Guinea have been devastated by a catastrophic landslide that struck the Enga province at 3am on 24 May. The timing of the landslide meant most people were sleeping at the time of the disaster, with little time to escape.
Casimir College Caritas donation
Students at Casimir Catholic College Marrickville baked and sacrificed their way through Lent this year, raising more than $7000 for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion appeal.
Catholic aid agency’s staff remain in Yemen amid coalition strikes
Staff from Caritas Poland will remain in Yemen following U.S. and U.K.-led strikes on Houthi rebels, saisd mission head Radoslaw Sterna.
I’ve been an NGO worker for more than 25 years. The...
Here in Australia we are hearing reports that La Niña is finally weakening and bringing the possibility of relief from the floods, but across...
Thank you, Sydney, for aiding Afghan refugees
When Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP launched the Archbishop’s Afghan Refugee Appeal last August, we knew there was a desire within our community to help,...
Aussies give $1.5m to Ukraine
Australians have poured out their hearts and wallets to help people who are suffering in Ukraine or fleeing the war-torn country, raising $1.5 million dollars in the first two weeks for Caritas Australia’s dedicated emergency appeal.
Call to help our Philippines neighbours
Local priest says nearly one million families were devastated by three deadly typhoons in weeks.
Beirut explosion adds to country’s suffering
Explosions in Lebanon's capital have devastated its already overstretched hospitals.
Cyclone devastated Bangladesh receives aid from Caritas
Caritas International has been at the forefront of responding to a growing humanitarian challenge in Bangladesh after a destructive tropical storm hit the country...
Tawonga’s story of empowerment
For the communities which Caritas Australia serves through your support in 23 countries, the spread of COVID-19 represents a growing risk - across Asia,...
Go further together
It's that time of year again, when the little boxes and Caritas Australia posters start to make their appearance in schools, homes and parishes....
Leaders call on government to sign UN compact
Faith-based leaders are calling on the Australian Government to endorse the Global Compact on Migration adopted by the UN.
