Caritas Australia has welcomed a commitment of $5.1 billion in Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Irene, a 25-year-old single mother in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has leant new skills to earn an income.  

Lam was able to study as a graphic designer, enabling him to generate an income.

From March 17th – 31st, Australians can write a valid Will online at no cost, from the comfort of their own home.

Catholic organisations across the country are being called to rejoin the ‘One Journey, Together’ initiative.’ 

Thanks to your generosity Caritas Australia was able to partner with Caritas Samoa to support Toefuata'iga’s school. 

Aid agencies and faith-based organisations held a candidates' forum to highlight the pressing need for international aid.

Caritas Australia has announced the launch of Project Compassion 2025, its Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal.

Kirsten Sayers, Interim CEO at Caritas Australia and Damian Spruce, Associate Director of Advocacy at Caritas Australia have met with the Honourable Keith Pitt, Australian Ambassador to the Holy See. 

As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Caritas organisations remain on the frontlines, helping millions of war-affected Ukrainians.

Caritas Australia has received a statement from the Churches of Jerusalem, titled Defending the Dignity and Presence of the People of Gaza. 

In the two weeks following the ceasefire 76 Caritas trucks crossed the border carrying vital supplies.

This year Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraiser has expanded to give the community even more ways to unite against.

Caritas Australia’s Global Gifts represent a donation that makes a real and lasting difference to the lives of people experiencing the challenges of poverty.

While a ceasefire symbolises some hope for civilians in Gaza, much of the physical suffering will continue in the coming weeks and months, says Sally Thomas.

Program partners in the region stated that “The combination of cholera and hunger is becoming disastrous as hunger is greatly impacting the immunity of displaced people”. 

Caritas Internationalis has today launched its ‘Turn Debt into Hope’ campaign, which champions debt justice, fairness, and solidarity, in the spirit of Jubilee 2025. 

At least 14 people have been killed in Vanuatu following two earthquakes in 24 hours, impacting an estimated 116,000 people.  

Caritas Australia has revealed that 1,056,195 people were directly supported over 12-month period to the end of June 2024.

In the year to the end of June 2024 Caritas Australia directly supported 542,181 people experiencing humanitarian emergencies. 

Caritas Internationalis and the ACT Alliance are calling on world leaders, governments, and the UN to urgently strengthen support for Sudan.