Ronjit's story
08 Aug 17
In 2017 the theme of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is ‘10th Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples’.
Caritas and the Rabbitohs raise awareness for East Africa
04 Aug 17
The relationship between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Caritas Australia is going from strength to strength, with the Rugby League team and Caritas Australia’s Sr Ivy Khoury meeting to discuss the current food crisis in East Africa.
Relive the highlights of Project Compassion 2017
03 Aug 17
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported Project Compassion this year! We are proud to reveal that together we raised $11 million this campaign, which had the theme of 'Love your Neighbour'.
Entrepreneurs changing communities
12 Jul 17
In Cambodia, where 74,000 people are living with HIV, the social stigma connected to this disease is still strong. But through innovative partnerships like the ‘Seedling of Hope’ program, women are overcoming feelings of shame to become confident entrepreneurs.
Project Compassion update: Doney doing well in Malawi
06 Jul 17
Quiet and humble, Doney has turned her life and around – along with the fortunes of her remote village in Malawi, Southern Africa, even as most of her country is suffering chronic food shortages.
How your support is making a difference in East Africa
26 Jun 17
News last week that South Sudan has been declared famine free by the United Nations is a positive step forward in the ongoing food crisis across East Africa, though the situation there is still critical.
Refugees: An opportunity to grow together
20 Jun 17
In acknowledgement of World Refugee Day (June 20), we share this global ecumenical statement, which Caritas Internationalis is one of 21 signatory groups involved.
Protecting mothers, strengthening communities
19 Jun 17
Nine years ago, Altabanu, a Bangladeshi woman, was living in a leaky bamboo hut and barely able to provide for herself or her children.
Building relationships and sharing learnings
07 Jun 17
Various Caritas Australia partner agencies in Timor-Leste and members from one of our First Australians partner agencies, Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation, are currently involved in a Programs Exchange in Timor-Leste.
Alice's story
01 Jun 17
Seventeen year old Alice has a daughter, Janifer, who is nearly two years old. Alice is pregnant with her second child.
"My husband and I are day labourers. We normally work on the land and then get paid in cash or kind (food) but now there is no work for us because of the drought. My mother-in-law is supporting us but she too has a hard time. We only eat when there is food and that’s not every day."
Women unite for the world's most marginalised
30 May 17
In solidarity with women facing the challenging effects of poverty and in the month when Australia celebrates its mothers, over 500 women have come together to stand in solidarity with the world’s poor by attending our Women for the World events.
Working for peace
29 May 17
Caritas Australia's Content Specialist, Daniel Nour recently went to Israel and the Palestinian territories. During his trip, Daniel visited the Caritas Jerusalem office to learn more about their work and he has shared his experience with us.
Bringing Them Home, 20 years on
27 May 17
On the 20th Anniversary of the Bringing Them Home Report we encourage all Australians to make new efforts to engage with the challenging national history of the Stolen Generations.
First Australians overcoming challenges
23 May 17
Karen has flourished and grown through Caritas Australia’s support, going from strength to strength, as a mother and community role model.
We recap Project Compassion
19 May 17
With Lent over for another year, Caritas Australia would like to say thank you for your support of Project Compassion 2017!
The impact of South Sudan's famine on Internally-Displaced Persons
07 May 17
Laimona is 40 years old and lives with her four children under a tarpaulin in a United Nations’ Internally-Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the town of Wau in South Sudan.
Holding on to hope
05 May 17
Fifteen-year-old Susanna Gelasivo is struggling to feed her nine-month-old baby, Ross Edward.
Plight of mothers
01 May 17
Eighteen year-old Sarah is seven months pregnant and lives in a small town near Juba. Her son, Izeil, aged two, is malnourished.
Trekking in Solidarity 2017
11 Apr 17
We spoke to some participants from last year’s ‘Cycling in Solidarity’ trip to Cambodia to find out why charitable adventures are so valuable, from both a personal and international development perspective.
Youths gain understanding of Project Compassion at rally
10 Apr 17
A youth rally was recently held at St John Paul College, Coffs Harbour, raising awareness and funds for Project Compassion.