Global leaders let climate vulnerable countries down at COP29, but we must work to support climate vulnerable communities despite this setback.

Caritas Australia’s Christmas Appeal is a way to spread joy and love to those in need this holiday season.

Timor-Leste is one of our closest neighbours, yet the country continues to grapple with severe challenges such as poverty, food insecurity and high rates of gender-based violence. Our team at Caritas Australia recently spoke with two dedicated staff members who work on the ground in our Timor-Leste office - Fernando Pires, Caritas Australia’s Country Representative in Timor-Leste and Domingos Aquino, Team Leader for Australian Humanitarian Partnership Disaster Ready Projects. 

Caritas Australia has launched a new report, looking at the benefits of and barriers to women holding leadership positions in humanitarian response.

Ahead of the November COP29 meeting in Azerbaijan, communities from the Pacific are highlighting the urgent, direct impact of climate change on their lives. 

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has had a ripple effect in Lebanon with continued armed confrontation on Lebanon's southern border, leading to a dire humanitarian crisis.  

ANCP is the government’s longest running program, having just celebrated its 50th year.

In September, Caritas Internationalis and ACT Alliance, in collaboration with the Bishops of Sudan, launched a critical appeal to address an urgent crisis. The crisis? One of the most urgent and underfunded crises of recent years, the humanitarian emergency in Sudan. 

World Food Day is a United Nations international day, celebrated worldwide on 16 October each year. This observation promotes sustainable agriculture, the improvement of rural livelihoods and the eradication of hunger and malnutrition.

Every action counts. Here are three powerful ways you can support families in Gaza and Lebanon during this time of devastation: 

A year ago, on October 7, 2023, the world witnessed an unimaginable tragedy as terrorist attacks claimed the lives of over 1,200 Israelis and led to the abduction of 250 others. Over the past year, the horrors of war have escalated, with the Israeli Government’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza killing over 40,000 Palestinians.

Global Gifts are a way to make a life-changing impact on the lives of those in need this Christmas season, while also celebrating the joy of giving with your family and friends.

Keynotes at the Season of Creation Convocation focused on the themes of 'Wonder', 'Weave' and 'Heal'.

What does it mean for Caritas Australia to be part of the Church Agencies Network Disaster Operations (CAN DO) network?

Celebrated on September 8th every year, World Literacy Day promotes literacy as a fundamental human right and a key to social and economic development

Having the resources to respond effectively and efficiently before, during and after emergencies are crucial for saving lives and rebuilding communities.

Pope Francis is set to visit Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Papua New Guinea during a month-long apostolic journey.

Caritas Australia’s Global Gift cards are a way to bring together charitable donations with Christmas gift-giving.