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Pier Francesco Pinelli (Caritas Internationalis): ‘Let us work together to better serve the poor’

Pier Francesco Pinelli (Caritas Internationalis): ‘Let us work together to better serve the poor’

“Encouraged by the Holy Father’s initiative and support, we have begun to work together, with the staff, regional secretariats and member organisations, in order to carry forward and strengthen the mission of the Caritas Confederation at the service of the poorest and most vulnerable”. These are the words of Pier Francesco Pinelli, appointed by Pope ...

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CARITAS REPORTS MISSILE STRIKES LEAVE SEVERAL NEIGHBOURHOODS IN UKRAINE WITHOUT HEATING AND ELECTRICITY

CARITAS REPORTS MISSILE STRIKES LEAVE SEVERAL NEIGHBOURHOODS IN UKRAINE WITHOUT HEATING AND ELECTRICITY

Last week, missile strikes targeting power networks have left several areas in the Ukrainian cities of Kiev and Kharkiv with absolutely no power. With the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine following the country-wide missile strikes on October 10, thousands of Ukrainians are again living and working in a state of continuous danger and uncertainty. ...

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CARITAS: DIRE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION ‘MORE ACUTE’ AS WAR IN UKRAINE ESCALATES

CARITAS: DIRE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION ‘MORE ACUTE’ AS WAR IN UKRAINE ESCALATES

Following the massive missile strikes by Russia in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and in the cities of Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia earlier this week, Caritas Ukraine and Caritas Spes-Ukraine have issued a joint statement reiterating their strong call for “an end to the violence”. Tetiana Stawnychy, President of Caritas Ukraine and Father Vyacheslav ...

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CARITAS MOVING TOWARDS NEXT PHASE OF HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF WAR IN UKRAINE

CARITAS MOVING TOWARDS NEXT PHASE OF HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF WAR IN UKRAINE

Nearly five months since the outbreak of war in Ukraine on February 24, Caritas Confederation member organisations have been on the ground within Ukraine and in neighbouring countries – including Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Lithuania, Moldova and beyond – to provide humanitarian assistance and support to over 1.7 million internally displaced persons and refugees. As ...

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Caritas Internationalis mourns the death of two Caritas staff in Mariupol. “It is urgent to stop the indiscriminate massacre of civilians.”

Caritas Internationalis mourns the death of two Caritas staff in Mariupol. “It is urgent to stop the indiscriminate massacre of civilians.”

“This dramatic news leaves our Caritas family horrified and shocked. We join in grief and solidarity with the suffering of the families and our colleagues of Caritas Ukraine who are living a tragedy”. With these words, the Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, Aloysius John, expresses the sorrow of the Confederation to the news of the ...

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“Helping is my job. It’s part of my oath as a firefighter and I always uphold that oath. That’s why I’m here”. (Paweł Szuzdak)

“Helping is my job. It’s part of my oath as a firefighter and I always uphold that oath. That’s why I’m here”. (Paweł Szuzdak)

Paweł Szuzdak is a firefighter through and through. He works professionally in the fire department and helps out at the local volunteer fire department after work and on his days off. When the war broke out in Ukraine, the local mayor (city unnamed) sent volunteers to the Caritas logistics center. Here, several tons of aid ...

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Ilyena Kamarolena and her son Bagdan left Kharkiv (Ukraine) on March 4. Caritas volunteers in Poland took care of them

Ilyena Kamarolena and her son Bagdan left Kharkiv (Ukraine) on March 4. Caritas volunteers in Poland took care of them

Ilyena Kamarolena, together with her husband Andrei and their 9-month-old son Bagdan, left Kharkiv on March 4. When the first bombs fell, they fled to the Zavod Imeni Malysheva metro station. People were sleeping on cots and on the ground, it was getting more crowded every day. Outside, she heard the rocket hits. Sometimes the ...

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“I never expected to encounter such helpfulness. Here I get everything I need for now”. (Alyona Sushko)

“I never expected to encounter such helpfulness. Here I get everything I need for now”. (Alyona Sushko)

Alyona Sushko, 26, woke up to a dull rumble. The walls of her apartment in Kharkiv were shaking. She thought the neighbors were having a boisterous party. Her cat Wenya was hiding under the covers. At first, there was nothing noticeable on social media. It wasn’t until a friend called her 10 minutes later and ...

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Ukrainian refugee crisis: Caritas scale-up work in all neighbouring countries to provide assistance

Ukrainian refugee crisis: Caritas scale-up work in all neighbouring countries to provide assistance

Just over a week following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, the UNHCR has reported over 1,045,459 people have fled to neighbouring countries, including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania as well as Bulgaria, with the hope of finding safety for themselves and their loved ones during a time of intense violence and uncertainty. In response, ...

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