Your donations helped to provide assistance to vulnerable communities bearing the brunt of COVID-19.
This appeal has now closed. Donations made to this appeal helped support vulnerable communities around the world by providing access to clean water, hygiene supplies and the creation of COVID-safe areas.
You can still make a donation to our Emergency Response Appeal below to help communities that have been affected by disaster and conflict around the world.
Many communities faced the COVID-19 crisis, which compounded the challenges faced by those living in poverty.
COVID-19 impacted some of the world's most marginalised communities – including our neighbours in Papua New Guinea, India, Indonesia and Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Many of these communities already faced the daily challenges of forced displacement, extreme poverty and inadequate health care.
We worked in partnership with local organisations and Church networks to supply urgent hygiene kits, Personal Protective Equipment, sanitation, prevention education and cash assistance to communities in need. Using our local networks, we were able to reach as many people as possible, including those living in the most remote and marginalised communities.
Provide hygiene supplies like soap, sanitiser and PPE
Improve access to clean water and sanitation
Create COVID-safe environments through awareness-raising and access to WASH
Where does my donation go?
The funds raised through our Emergency Response Appeal will be used to provide immediate and longer-term humanitarian assistance to communities affected disasters and emergencies around the world.
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.