Millions are at risk of hunger as Ethiopia crisis escalates
10 Jan 22
As many as 9.4 million people in Ethiopia are in need of urgent food assistance as the conflict in the East African country continues to escalate.
Australians stand united with Lebanon as crisis escalates
24 Dec 21
Lebanon is currently facing its biggest humanitarian crisis yet. The financial situation in the Middle Eastern nation has been unfolding for more than two years and has progressively worsened.
Millions impacted by Typhoon Rai in the Philippines
21 Dec 21
Typhoon Rai has brought torrential rain, wind gusts over 200 km/h, flash floods, landslides and extensive damage to homes and livelihoods in the Philippines.
Launch of #TogetherWe Campaign
14 Dec 21
On 13 December, Caritas Internationalis launched its new global campaign “Together We - Act today for a better tomorrow”, during a conference held in Rome at the Pontifical Urbaniana University.
Celebrating resilience on International Day of People with Disability
03 Dec 21
On International Day of People with Disability (3rd December), we celebrate the resilience of people who are striving to overcome these barriers to inclusion.
Caritas frontline workers respond to DRC volcano eruption
30 Nov 21
Thousands of displaced families in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remain in need of urgent humanitarian support following a volcanic eruption in May this year.
Caritas Australia concerned about impacts of riots in Honiara
29 Nov 21
Protests have broken out in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, prompting aid workers to raise concerns about the impacts of the unrest on access to food and livelihoods.
Impacts of COP26 on climate justice
04 Nov 21
Through your support, vulnerable communities in Cambodia and the rest of the world can learn about disaster risk management and be better prepared to deal with the ongoing effects of environmental changes.
Rural villages in India rebuilding from COVID-19
25 Oct 21
A new report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed disadvantaged tribal and caste communities make up more than 80 per cent of people living in poverty.
Meet Lulu Mitshabu—inspired to fight for women’s rights
13 Oct 21
Lulu Mitshabu, Africa Program Coordinator for DRC, tells the story of fleeing her homeland and coming to Australia.
Indonesia’s economy deeply impacted by COVID-19
13 Oct 21
COVID-19 has significantly affected Indonesia's economy over the past few months. The surge of the highly contagious Delta variant has resulted in a second wave of the virus for the South East Nation.
Environmental changes predicted to displace millions by 2050
05 Oct 21
More than 216 million people could become internally displaced by 2050 unless the world acts now, according to the World Bank’s latest Groundswell report.
How empowering one woman in a village can unlock change
30 Sep 21
Kirsty Robertson talks about how Caritas Australia's programs help women to realise their potential and create positive change in their communities.
Over 82 million people displaced this World Day of Migrants and Refugees
24 Sep 21
On World Day of Migrants and Refugees on 26 September, we were called on to remember those displaced by conflict and persecution around the world - and to consider how we can offer practical support to our neighbours around the world.
COVID-19 surge in Philippines threatens to overwhelm hospitals
23 Sep 21
The Philippines is experiencing a devastating surge in COVID-19 cases, as the country battles its fourth wave of the pandemic.
How to bring constructive optimism into each day – despite the avalanche of devastation and painful news
22 Sep 21
Kirsty Robertson, CEO of Caritas Australia, shares some advice for those in the social sector on how to acknowledge the hardships going on around you, while recognising that you are not responsible for the overall outcome – only for the part you play.
Humanitarian emergency in Lebanon reaches crisis point
07 Sep 21
Lebanon has reached boiling point due to an enduring a series of crises that have been escalating over the past 18 months. Today, the population faces a dire humanitarian crisis, with the country rapidly running out of power, water, fuel, medicine and food.
Afghanistan plunged into greater chaos, as thousands face displacement, poverty and COVID-19
03 Sep 21
The situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate, with decades of political and civil unrest, drought and economic instability leaving a devastating toll on a country that now faces even more uncertainty.
Our moral duty towards Afghan refugees
30 Aug 21
Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen, Bishop of Parramatta and former Chairperson at Caritas Australia, tells his story of fleeing Vietnam as a boat person, and our moral duty towards refugees from Afghanistan.
World Humanitarian Day: humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
19 Aug 21
Afghanistan is facing an unfolding humanitarian crisis, giving a tragic relevance to this year’s World Humanitarian Day.
Be a champion for vulnerable women by participating in Women for the World
17 Aug 21
Around the world, millions of women and girls continue to live in poverty, facing the challenges of gender inequality and discrimination, with poor or limited access to health care and education. But you can help change that.