Food

THE FULL FACE OF HUMANITY: CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS AND THE HOLY SEE TO HOST A CONFERENCE ON WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FOR A JUST SOCIETY

THE FULL FACE OF HUMANITY: CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS AND THE HOLY SEE TO HOST A CONFERENCE ON WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FOR A JUST SOCIETY

Promoting a culture of encounter in which women’s experiences and expertise are valued and included in the development of just societies; exploring the sociological, ethical obstacles, challenges and opportunities concerning women’s participation in leadership and decision making at all levels; listening to the concrete experiences of Caritas in working with women wherever they suffer, struggle ...

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‘COMMUNAL ACTION OF CHARITY’ AND FRATERNAL SOLIDARITY KEY TO RECONSTRUCTING JAPAN ONE DECADE ON SINCE FUKUSHIMA DISASTER

‘COMMUNAL ACTION OF CHARITY’ AND FRATERNAL SOLIDARITY KEY TO RECONSTRUCTING JAPAN ONE DECADE ON SINCE FUKUSHIMA DISASTER

In light of the lasting impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake which triggered a powerful tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Caritas Japan has a profound understanding and experience of the urgency to live in the spirit of integral ecology as one human family. It has been over a decade since the disaster yet ...

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CARITAS EMPOWERING FARMERS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH PERMACULTURE IN DJIBOUTI

CARITAS EMPOWERING FARMERS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH PERMACULTURE IN DJIBOUTI

With widespread droughts affecting countries in the Sahel and Horn of Africa, Caritas Djibouti has increased its efforts to fight hunger and preserve human dignity through sustainable development training, projects and advocacy. Since late 2019, Caritas Djibouti have held several workshops on “permaculture” which adopts land management practices that supports the growth of natural ecosystems ...

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OCEANIA, CARITAS SHED LIGHT ON SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL INJUSTICES THROUGH THE CREATIVE ARTS

OCEANIA, CARITAS SHED LIGHT ON SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL INJUSTICES THROUGH THE CREATIVE ARTS

The rhythms and balance of nature are weaved into the daily lives and identities of the people of Oceania. Consequently, environmental degradation caused by climate change, severe weather events or exploitative practises by companies negatively affect the balance of nature and, more significantly, thousands of families and communities living and working in the Pacific Islands. ...

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COMMUNITIES IN ECUADOR PROTEST DESTRUCTION OF LIFE AND BIODIVERSITY BY INDUSTRIES

COMMUNITIES IN ECUADOR PROTEST DESTRUCTION OF LIFE AND BIODIVERSITY BY INDUSTRIES

Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. From the Amazon rainforest, Andean highlands, coastal mangroves to the cloud forests. It harbours more than two thirds of the world’s biodiversity. At the same time, there are several problems associated with the violation on human rights of the communities that inhabit all these ...

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CARITAS TO ‘PLANT A TREE’ AS A SIGN OF UNITY TO MARK ONE YEAR SINCE LAUNCH OF  GLOBAL ‘TOGETHER WE’ CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE INTEGRAL ECOLOGY

CARITAS TO ‘PLANT A TREE’ AS A SIGN OF UNITY TO MARK ONE YEAR SINCE LAUNCH OF GLOBAL ‘TOGETHER WE’ CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE INTEGRAL ECOLOGY

From 13-19 October 2022, Caritas Internationalis will celebrate its Global Awareness Week to mark nearly year since the launch of its 3-year global Together We campaign on 13 December in 2021. Inspired by Pope Francis’ invitation to foster ‘integral ecology’ in our world, this campaign aims to bring people together to carry out new actions ...

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World Food Day: Caritas Internationalis urges to address ‘food injustice’ by supporting small-scale agriculture

World Food Day: Caritas Internationalis urges to address ‘food injustice’ by supporting small-scale agriculture

The only way to fight the current severe food crisis is to address the “food injustice” that stems from a lack of concern for the poorest and the most vulnerable and care for our common home. On World Food Day 2022, which occurs on 16 October, Caritas Internationalis calls national governments, international institutions, and the ...

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HURRICANE IAN AFTERNMATH LEAVES MILLIONS OF CUBANS WITHOUT FOOD, WATER AND ELECTRICITY

HURRICANE IAN AFTERNMATH LEAVES MILLIONS OF CUBANS WITHOUT FOOD, WATER AND ELECTRICITY

One week since Hurricane Ian crossed the western part of Cuba, thousands of people are left without electricity, adequate food, water and communication services due to widespread damage to housing, infrastructure and the agricultural sector in the provinces of Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, Mayabeque and Havana. At least 36,700 homes in the hurricane-affected regions have ...

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WORST DROUGHT IN 40 YEARS AFFECTING MILLIONS OF LIVES IN SOMALIA AS FOOD SECURITY CRISIS ESCALATES

WORST DROUGHT IN 40 YEARS AFFECTING MILLIONS OF LIVES IN SOMALIA AS FOOD SECURITY CRISIS ESCALATES

Nearly 7.8 million people in Somalia have been affected by the worst drought experienced by the country in over 40 years. Currently, over 1.1 million people are displaced and, by the end of this year, approximately 6.7 million people across Somalia are expected to face high levels of acute food insecurity. Caritas Somalia, in collaboration ...

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SEVERE DROUGHTS LEAVES 4.1 MILLION PEOPLE IN KENYA WITHOUT ADEQUATE ACCESS TO FOOD AND WATER

SEVERE DROUGHTS LEAVES 4.1 MILLION PEOPLE IN KENYA WITHOUT ADEQUATE ACCESS TO FOOD AND WATER

Currently around 4.1 million people in Kenya are food-insecure and in need of humanitarian assistance. This is a 17 per cent rise since May of this year. Child malnutrition has also risen around 50 per cent in the last three months to 942,000. There are grave concerns the country will also experience a fifth consecutive ...

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