Together Again in Papua New Guinea. Caritas Oceania Forum 2022.
28 Oct 22
Caritas Oceania held their annual Caritas Oceania forum in person in Papua New Guinea for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak. The Annual Forum brings together Caritas Oceania members from across the entire region.
Historic climate declaration in the Pacific
26 Oct 22
Pacific Island countries have made history with the first ever community-led climate declaration in the region.
Joint message from Caritas Ukraine and Caritas Spes on missile strike in Kyiv
11 Oct 22
Last night, massive missile strikes by Russia in Ukraine have caused devastation and loss of life across the country; killing at least 10 people and injuring over 60. Civilian infrastructure has been destroyed, with communities losing their homes, schools and medical facilities.
Twin clouds on the horizon: climate change and debt in the Pacific
06 Oct 22
Read about the latest report from Caritas Australia on climate change and debit in the Pacific.
Vatican World Cycling Team learns about reconciliation from Kinchela Boys Home survivors
03 Oct 22
The first ever Vatican World Cycling Team joined Caritas Australia last week to learn more about truth-telling and reconciliation from Kinchela Boys Home survivors.
Himalayan homestays open up livelihood opportunities for Nepali families
29 Sep 22
Nestled at the base of Annapurna Himalayan range in Nepal is a homestay and agro-eco tourism centre that is helping local communities to share their culture with the rest of the world.
Typhoon Noru affects nearly 80,000 people in the Philippines
28 Sep 22
A super typhoon has hit the north-western Philippines, forcing thousands out of their homes and leaving many towns underwater.
Women as leaders in their communities
21 Sep 22
Thanks to your ongoing support, we are continuing our mission of eliminating discrimination, working towards gender equality and advancing women’s rights, along with promoting respect for all people – irrespective of their age, culture and position in life.
Hear from Tracey Tessitore, Caritas Australia’s Diocesan Director for Adelaide about advocating for the global poor
21 Sep 22
As the representative of Caritas Australia in Adelaide, Tracey Tessitore writes about her experience joining forty women advocating together on the Help Fight Famine Campaign at Parliament House on 7 September.
Pakistan flood disaster affects more than 33 million people
01 Sep 22
Devastating floods in Pakistan have left a trail of destruction across the country, claiming the lives of more than 1,100 people.
Moldovan families open their hearts and homes to Ukrainian refugees
31 Aug 22
Six months on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 550,000 people have crossed the border into Moldova, the majority of them women, children and the elderly.
Caritas Australia launches new Workplace Giving program
26 Aug 22
Now supporters can make regular donations through pre-tax pay.
Solomon Islands students practice COVID-safe return to school
25 Aug 22
Students in the Solomon Islands have returned to school after a year of disruptions caused by COVID-19 outbreaks and lockdowns.
Famine in Africa: The causes, history and how you can help
20 Aug 22
Africa is on the brink of a devastating famine that threatens to leave millions at risk of extreme hunger
World Humanitarian Day: Celebrating #OurLocalHeroes
19 Aug 22
This World Humanitarian Day, we honour #OurLocalHeroes, celebrating the work of our dedicated partners who are tackling ongoing crises across this world during 2022.
Celebrating resilience on International Youth Day
12 Aug 22
August 13 marks International Youth Day, a day raising awareness of the cultural and economic issues that impact youth worldwide.
Impending catastrophe leads calls to help fight famine
10 Aug 22
CEO Kirsty Robertson shares the story of her trip to Ethiopia, where she met families severely impacted by the drought and hunger crisis.
Stories from the field: Kirsty’s visit to Ethiopia
09 Aug 22
Read about Kirsty Robertson's, Chief Executive Officer at Caritas Australia, visit to Ethiopia and her recollections on the impact of the Africa Food Crisis on the people.
Leaving a legacy of love for future generations
A bequest to Caritas Australia does not only continue your legacy but can support the work that we do with vulnerable communities across the world and in Australia.
5 things you need to know about the global food crisis
02 Aug 22
There is so much information about the world food crisis right now it might be hard to know where to start. Here's the first five things you should know when thinking about the world food crisis and how it affects us all.
The time to act is now - Help Fight Famine
01 Aug 22
Right now, 49 million people are facing famine. Here in Australia, we’ve seen our own food prices skyrocket due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic, climate disasters and most recently, the conflict in Ukraine.