In Timor-Leste, Indonesia and the Philippines, cyclone season, which occurs between October and May, swept through low-lying townships, developed cities and villages alike, with incredible force.
Learn MoreIndia is struggling to control a massive surge in COVID-19 cases, with a death toll nearing 200,000, after another 2771 deaths were reported on Tuesday. Many Indian cities are struggling to manage a chronic shortage of hospital beds, with several cities reporting that they have nearly run out of hospital beds altogether. We work with our partner, Caritas India, to provide support to India’s most marginalised and vulnerable communities. We are accepting donations to help support vulnerable communities in Asia through our Asia Emergency Appeal.
Learn MoreCaritas Australia's new Manager of the First Australians Program talks about our programs across Australia.
Learn MoreCaritas Australia welcomes the incredible donation of $356,200 that Catholic Health Australia and its members have raised to fight COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The money is more needed than ever, as PNG continues to face a devastating outbreak of COVID-19. More than 11,000 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in PNG, but due to low testing rates the real number is assumed to be much higher.
Learn MoreOver the past few months, as COVID-19 spikes across the Pacific and Asia, the government has injected urgently needed funds and support to Papua New Guinea, Fiji and India. But last night’s Federal Budget was disappointing: it brought few new additional aid commitments.
Learn MoreCaritas Australia stands in solidarity with the people of Jerusalem and Gaza as the region experiences perhaps the worst outbreak of violent conflict in decades. There has been significant loss of life. Nearly 200 Palestinians have been killed by airstrikes and artillery from Israel. At least 1,200 people have been injured. At least 17,000 people have sought emergency shelter in UNRWA schools. Ten Israelis have been killed by rockets fired from Gaza into Israeli civilian areas.
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