Another world is possible One hundred and fifty Caritas representatives from 14 countries attended theWorld Social Forum (WSF) in Belém, Brazil. TheWSF is seen as a vital opportunity for social movements, NGOs and civil society networks to discuss the issues of poverty and the effects of globalisation. >>

Economic crisis hits poorest Progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which aim to halve poverty by 2015, is under threat because of the global crisis. Through its advocacy work, Caritas Internationalis sought to keep poverty on the agenda of world leaders. >>

Poverty in Europe is a scandal The global recession of 2008/2009 has increased the number of people living in poverty across Europe to 85 million and also the number of those living on the breadline. Caritas members met in Madrid to push European governments to reverse the trend. >>

Zero Poverty in Europe Campaign Caritas is calling for an end to poverty in Europe with the launch of its Zero Poverty Campaign. Zero Poverty campaign coincides with the European Year 2010 for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion at the European Parliament in Brussels. >>

Caritas at Davos 2010 The annual World Economic Forum in Davos brings together business leaders, politicians and heads of state, with artists, academics, religious leaders, and other civil society representatives. >>