Global social justice
We work with all people to enable them to learn more about poverty and its underlying causes. With this knowledge, we will all be more empowered to stand up to turn the tide on poverty, promote social justice and uphold human dignity.
Caritas Australia staff with School House Captains. Photo credit: Caritas Australia.
What is social justice?
For Caritas Australia, social justice is the fair and right relationship between an individual and society, measured by the distribution of wealth, opportunities for personal activity, and social privileges. It involves creating and supporting an equitable society where everyone has equal access to benefits and opportunities, regardless of their background or status. Social justice also emphasises the importance of working to dismantle systemic barriers and biases. It seeks to foster a global community where rights are protected, responsibilities are embraced, and human dignity is the cornerstone of all interactions and policies.
Why global social justice?
Poverty is created to a large extent by the actions of people, which means it can be dramatically changed – it’s not a question of if, but when. For this to happen, we must all work together towards the creation of a more just and fair world.
Deepen your Catholic identity
We work towards a more just and fair world not merely from a sense of charity or goodwill, but because we believe it is a necessary response to the Gospel call of Jesus, and a matter of justice. This response is central to our faith.
Our education and advocacy programs will enable you to
Give prominence to the Gospel and person of Jesus Christ, as well as Catholic Social Teaching principles, which are our guiding values.
Commit to the Christian vision of the dignity and potential of each human person, and to the principles of social justice.
Give value and meaning to life, by encouraging students to aspire not to have more, but to BE more.
Put personhood at the heart of the learning and teaching process.
Challenge students to understand and make sense of the world.
Enable and empower students to take action in the world for peace and justice with direction, meaning, purpose and hope, and to engage with Australian culture and society.
