Stories of empowerment from around the world
23 Nov 23
Thanks to people like you, we are able to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable people around the world. Here are some stories of how economic empowerment is changing lives.
Gaza: one month into conflict
10 Nov 23
One month since the conflict in Gaza escalated to its current staggering levels, the crisis has reached a critical point, with violence claiming thousands of lives and leaving a population in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.
Humanitarians require political intervention to help the sick, injured and dying in Gaza
09 Nov 23
A month into the conflict, with the death toll rising, we keep being told the situation on the ground is beyond our comprehension of suffering. Yet, hour by hour, conditions continue to worsen.
Statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
27 Oct 23
Caritas Australia's statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 27th October 2023.
Water crisis poses catastrophic threat to life in Gaza conflict
17 Oct 23
In recent days the Israel government has launched hundreds of military air strikes across the Gaza Strip. Even before these attacks, 8 out of 10 people were reliant on international aid.
Earthquakes compound extreme poverty and hunger in Afghanistan
13 Oct 23
The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has become one of the world’s most severe, with 24.4 million people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
Explainer: Laudate Deum and the call for urgent climate action
06 Oct 23
300 tons of humanitarian supplies burned in attack on Caritas-Spes Ukraine warehouse
29 Sep 23
On the night of September 19, 2023, Russian troops hit an industrial enterprise in Lviv, where a Caritas-Spes Ukraine humanitarian aid warehouse was located.
The Education Crisis Among Displaced Children
28 Sep 23
Globally over 100 million people have been forced to flee their homes worldwide, over 43 million of them are children. The impact on children's education and wellbeing can be devastating.
Global Goals: It’s halftime!
18 Sep 23
We're at the halfway point with the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, so it's time to take a look at what progress has been made and what more needs to be done.
Caritas Australia stands in solidarity with communities affected by the Morocco Earthquake
15 Sep 23
Thousands of people have been killed after a catastrophic 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Kingdom of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountain range.
A Special Visit from the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation and Timorese Delegation
06 Sep 23
On the 3rd of August, a delegation from Timor-Leste and the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation visited the head office of Caritas Australia in Sydney.
Season of Creation – the time to start your Laudato Si’ Action Plan
01 Sep 23
There is much change that needs to occur in our world to address the current ecological crisis.
Empowering Change: Your Generosity Transforms the Daily Lives of Women
01 Sep 23
Approximately half of the world survives on less than $6.85 per day (World Bank, 2022). And the stark reality is that women bear an uneven portion of poverty.
Explainer: The Australian Government's International Development Policy
10 Aug 23
This week, the Australian government released its new International Development Policy, the first in almost a decade.
Turkey-Syria earthquake: 6 months on
09 Aug 23
It has been six months since the devastating series of earthquakes which struck Turkey and Syria, causing deaths, injuries, and widespread damage across the region.
Sudan crisis explained: millions in need of acute humanitarian assistance
08 Aug 23
Sudan has been in the news over the past few months as a large scale humanitarian crisis unfolds. The north African country, which has long been a host for refugees from neighbouring countries, is now seeing millions of its own citizens forced to flee their homes.
Stories of resilience and hope in the face of poverty
25 Jul 23
With your generous support, Caritas Australia works with communities throughout the world to tackle issues of poverty and inequality, forging a path towards better living conditions.
Giving with Purpose: A Guide to Meaningful Charitable Support
25 Jul 23
It can be difficult trying to work out which charity is worth your money, especially when there are so many deserving causes around. Particularly in these current economic times, it’s understandable to want your donation to go to the right place.
Yes or No? Conversations to have around your kitchen table
24 Jul 23
The Australian Electoral Commission has now published pamphlets for the Yes and No cases, with each document outlining arguments for or against changing the Constitution. There's no better time for a Kitchen Table Conversation about how we recognise Australia's First Nations Peoples.
New report: Progress stalls on tackling world hunger
19 Jul 23
The latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report has revealed that the world is off track from achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of ending global hunger by 2030.