Moldovan families open their hearts and homes to Ukrainian refugees
31 Aug 22
Six months on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 550,000 people have crossed the border into Moldova, the majority of them women, children and the elderly.
Caritas Australia launches new Workplace Giving program
26 Aug 22
Now supporters can make regular donations through pre-tax pay.
Solomon Islands students practice COVID-safe return to school
25 Aug 22
Students in the Solomon Islands have returned to school after a year of disruptions caused by COVID-19 outbreaks and lockdowns.
Famine in Africa: The causes, history and how you can help
20 Aug 22
Africa is on the brink of a devastating famine that threatens to leave millions at risk of extreme hunger
World Humanitarian Day: Celebrating #OurLocalHeroes
19 Aug 22
This World Humanitarian Day, we honour #OurLocalHeroes, celebrating the work of our dedicated partners who are tackling ongoing crises across this world during 2022.
Celebrating resilience on International Youth Day
12 Aug 22
August 13 marks International Youth Day, a day raising awareness of the cultural and economic issues that impact youth worldwide.
Impending catastrophe leads calls to help fight famine
10 Aug 22
CEO Kirsty Robertson shares the story of her trip to Ethiopia, where she met families severely impacted by the drought and hunger crisis.
Stories from the field: Kirsty’s visit to Ethiopia
09 Aug 22
Read about Kirsty Robertson's, Chief Executive Officer at Caritas Australia, visit to Ethiopia and her recollections on the impact of the Africa Food Crisis on the people.
Leaving a legacy of love for future generations
A bequest to Caritas Australia does not only continue your legacy but can support the work that we do with vulnerable communities across the world and in Australia.
5 things you need to know about the global food crisis
02 Aug 22
There is so much information about the world food crisis right now it might be hard to know where to start. Here's the first five things you should know when thinking about the world food crisis and how it affects us all.
The time to act is now - Help Fight Famine
01 Aug 22
Right now, 49 million people are facing famine. Here in Australia, we’ve seen our own food prices skyrocket due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic, climate disasters and most recently, the conflict in Ukraine.
Clean water gives families in Samoa a fresh start
13 Jul 22
With funding from Caritas Australia, Caritas Samoa successfully installed water tanks for 32 families living with unreliable water access in 17 Samoan villages.
Africa Food Crisis - Updates from the field
Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson and Advancement Director Richard Landels are in Ethiopia to meet communities affected by the food crisis and displaced people who have fled conflict zones.
Celebrating NAIDOC Week
04 Jul 22
This week, we celebrate National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week, which provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about Indigenous cultures and our shared histories, and to participate in celebrating one of the oldest cultures on Earth.
I’m from the worst place in the world to be a woman. This is what I want you to know.
03 Jul 22
Lulu Mitshabu, Africa Program Coordinator for DRC, tells the harrowing story of fleeing her homeland for her family's safety, and how that experience has compelled her to fight for the rights of women and girls in DRC ever since.
Caritas Australia stands in solidarity with partners in India and Bangladesh after devastating flooding
23 Jun 22
Caritas Australia stands in solidarity with the people of India and Bangladesh in the wake of the worst monsoonal floods in recent history. Dozens have died and millions of homes left inundated across the countries, leaving over 9.5 million stranded, without food and extremely vulnerable.
Over 1,000 lives lost as disaster again strikes Afghanistan
23 Jun 22
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has devastated Afghanistan and Pakistan, causing over 1,000 deaths and a further 1,600 injuries.
We cannot forget other global crises as we focus on Ukraine
21 Jun 22
Former Board member Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv reflects on his own experience as a refugee and the challenges confronting refugees and migrants today.
World Refugee Day: a record 100 million people now forcibly displaced
20 Jun 22
The number of displaced people worldwide has surpassed 100 million for the first time, propelled by the war in Ukraine and other conflicts across the world.
Caritas Australia stands in solidarity with the people of Nigeria
06 Jun 22
Caritas Australia stands in solidarity with the people of Nigeria after the devastating attack on St Francis Xavier Church in Owo this past Pentecost Sunday.
Communities join forces to support the people of Ukraine
31 May 22
To support people who have been affected by this crisis, Caritas Australia supporters from around the country have joined forces to raise much-needed funds to provide vital aid to the people of Ukraine as they continue to experience extreme hardships and conflict.