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Caritas Australia appeals for support to heal Gaza amid ceasefire
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.

A burnt-out car in a destroyed neighbourhood in Gaza. Photo credit: Caritas Jerusalem.
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Caritas Australia and several other humanitarian agencies have collectively condemned the rising aid worker death toll in Gaza following the deaths of seven international aid workers killed while working for the World Central Kitchen.

Gwen Michener at St Simon the Apostle parish in Rowville with a visiting priest from Flores Island in Indonesia, Fr David Lemewu. Photo credit: Caritas Australia.
Caritas Australia extends a heartfelt thank you to all staff, volunteers, and community members involved in making Project Compassion a success.

People cycle past destroyed buildings in Gaza. Photo credit: CRS.
26 MAR 24
Caritas partners share sobering words and stories – coming from their own teams working on the ground in Gaza, as well as the people they are helping.

Caritas Australia is celebrating its 60th year, with The Catholic Overseas Relief Committee that later became Caritas Australia, having been founded in 1964.

Kirsty Robertson CEO of Caritas Australia at the Safer World for All Canberra launch. Photo credit: Alexandra Orme for Safer World for All.
Following the launch of the Safer World for All campaign, Caritas Australia has taken part in a series of events in Canberra designed to engage ministers on critical global humanitarian issues of concern.

Buildings in the aftermath of shelling in Gaza taken in February 2024. Photo credit: CRS.
The Caritas agencies of Australia, Canada and New Zealand urge the Government of Australia to restore funding to UNRWA, as they renew calls for the release of all hostages and detained people, a ceasefire and humanitarian access.

As part of a month of action on empowering women, Caritas Internationalis has launched a new booklet “Equality, Encounter, Renewal: A Caritas commitment to women’s leadership and participation”.

(L-R) Damian Spruce, Director of Advocacy at Caritas Australia with Rod Goodbun and Josie Lee from Oxfam Australia, and Matt Darvas from Micah. Photo Credit Caritas Australia.
The Safer World for All campaign has launched this week, pushing for Australia to help prevent the emergence of global catastrophes.

Leaia with her new water tank outside her home. Photo: Laura Womersley/Caritas Australia
For Project Compassion Caritas reflects on how installing a water tank in Leaia’s home improved the health and living conditions of her family.

Memory sawing a piece of timber in a workshop. Photo: Caritas Australia
Project Compassion celebrates Memory, a trailblazing carpenter from Malawi.

Temporary shelters housing people displaced by the conflict in Gaza. Photo credit: CRS.
YouGov polling conducted by Australian humanitarian agencies, including Caritas Australia, has found support for a ceasefire is high among the public.

A Caritas worker making firewood deliveries as part of winterisation efforts in Ukraine in 2024. Photo Credit: Caritas Wien, Elisabeth Sellmeier.
Caritas Australia provides an update on humanitarian conditions in Ukraine as damage to vital infrastructure continues to drive need.

Ronita (22) smiles as she holds her sons, Egzy Grey (3) and Clark (5), in their small home in Quezon City, Philippines. Photo: Richard Wainwright/Caritas Australia
After leaving school at 15 Ronita has now completed her high school education, securing a better future for her family.

Caritas Australia has announced the launch of Project Compassion 2024, its annual Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal.

CRS President Sean Callahan visiting temporary shelters in Gaza. Photo credit CRS.
09 FEB 24
Reflections from Sean Callahan, President of CRS, a Caritas Australia partner in the Holy Land, who recently visited Gaza, Jerusalem, and the West Bank.

Caritas Syria staff assessing earthquake damage in Hama, Syria. Photo: Caritas Syria
06 FEB 24
A year on from one of the most devastating earthquakes in recent history, the need is still great with millions displaced.

Caritas Australia Chair, Robert Fitzgerald AM
06 FEB 24
The Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has announced the appointment of Caritas Australia Chair, Robert Fitzgerald AM, as a Commissioner of the Australian Human Rights Commission

31 JAN 24
Caritas Australia's Director of Advocacy and Humanitarian Emergencies Lead reflect on the impact of funding disruption on civilians in Gaza.

Remaining structure of a church among damage caused by an air strike. Photo Credit: Caritas Jerusalem
After 100 days of conflict, Gaza is suffering from the worst current hunger crisis with the growing risk of famine.

Caritas Australia staff with First Australian Partners. Photo Credit, Caritas Australia.
Caritas Australia has revealed that over 760,000 people were directly supported over 12-month period.

The aftermath of shelling near a Church in Gaza. Photo credit, Caritas Jerusalem
During the seven-day pause in hostilities from November 24th to December 1st, Caritas Australia partner agencies delivered primary health care to communities in southern Gaza.
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