A Caritas worker walks through the destruction in Gaza. Photo credit: Caritas Jerusalem.
Donate now to support vulnerable communities impacted by disasters and emergencies.
Your donation can help bring emergency shelter, food, clean water, medical care and psychosocial support to communities facing dire circumstances. You can donate below to our emergency response appeal, to help people affected by disasters and emergencies around the world.
Lebanon Appeal
The Caritas Network is on the ground responding to emergency needs in Beirut. Photo: Caritas Lebanon
Gaza Crisis
A Caritas worker walks through the destruction in Gaza. Photo: Caritas Jerusalem
Ukraine Crisis
A Caritas worker making firewood deliveries as part of winterisation efforts in Ukraine in 2024. Photo Credit: Caritas Wien, Elisabeth Sellmeier.
Refugees and Displaced People
A Ukrainian refugee fleeing violence. Photo: Caritas Ukraine
Africa Food Crisis
Children in a IDP Camp in northern Ethiopia. Photo: Caritas Australia.
Where the funds go
78%
of funds are spent on implementing Local and International Programs, including important education and advocacy in Australia to amplify the voice of our partners.
15%
of funds are spent on Fundraising, so that we can maintain and expand the scope of our humanitarian and development partnerships and work across the globe.
7%
of funds are spent on infrastructure, systems and people that make the work we do possible.
Can I donate goods?
Emergency Action Alliance
Caritas Australia is a founding member of the Emergency Action Alliance. By combining our capacity with 15 other leading humanitarian organisations we can turn the care and passion of our supporters into a targeted response to international emergencies. This allows us to help more people in their greatest moment of need.
Church Agencies Network Disaster Operations (CANDO)
Caritas Australia is a member of the Church Agencies Network Disaster Operations (CAN DO) consortium, a group of eight Australia-based humanitarian church agencies that work together to build the resilience of communities, strengthen the capacity of local partners, and enhance our ability as agencies to respond to disasters, especially in the Pacific. The members of the CAN DO consortium are Caritas Australia, the Australian Lutheran World Service, Act for Peace, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency Australia, Anglican Board of Mission, Anglican Overseas Aid, Transform Aid International (TAI) and UnitingWorld.
As a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), Caritas Australia is committed and fully adhere to the ACFID Code of Conduct, conducting our work with transparency, accountability and integrity. Find out more about ACFID Code of Conduct for Emergency Appeals.
