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Caritas Internationalis Venezuela Task Force urges to address the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela

17/04/2024 Food, Food Crisis, Latin America, Malnutrition, Migration, Venezuela by daniele piccini

The Caritas Internationalis Venezuela Working Group (GTV), established in 2018 by Caritas delegations from Europe, the United States and Latin America to address the crisis faced by vulnerable Venezuelans inside and outside their country, agreed to extend its mandate in view of the intensity of this protracted humanitarian crisis that continues to affect millions of ...

WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2023 – CARITAS WELCOMES, PROTECTS, AND INTEGRATES

19/06/2023 Advocacy, Bangladesh, Migration, Refugees, Ukraine, Venezuela by daniele piccini

On World Refugee Day (June 20) Caritas Internationalis wants to highlight the strength and courage of millions of people worldwide who have left their homelands and have undertaken dangerous journeys to escape conflict, persecution or violence, extreme poverty, natural disasters or climate change. In over 200 countries, Caritas is a witness to the inspiring hope ...

THE SOCIAL FRACTURE OF VENEZUELAN MIGRATION IS GENERATING NEW HUMAN AND SOCIAL DAMAGES THAT ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED

18/01/2023 Venezuela by Claudia Lombardi

Alessandra Arcidiacono, a member of the humanitarian team at the Caritas Internationalis General Secretariat, is following the Caritas response to the crisis in Venezuela. Since 2017, nearly 6 million Venezuelans have migrated to neighbouring countries in Latin America due to political and socioeconomic instability within the country. Alessandra, you were recently in Venezuela to discuss ...

Venezuelans caught between a rock and a hard place as COVID-19 takes hold

10/05/2020 COVID-19, Emergencies, Latin America, Venezuela by Caritas Communications

The economic, political and social crisis that has gripped Venezuela for the past few years means people have very few defences against the COVID-19.

COVID-19 response must not leave anyone behind

17/04/2020 Advocacy, Africa, Asia, COVID-19, Emergencies, Europe, Latin America, Lebanon, Middle East & North Africa, Migration, North America, Oceania, Trafficking, Venezuela by Caritas Communications

Aid must be ensured for everyone, particularly in developing countries, where the pandemic may lead to even more catastrophic consequences.

Caritas globally on the frontline against COVID-19

3/04/2020 Africa, Armenia, Asia, Conflicts and Disasters, COVID-19, Emergencies, Europe, India, Italy, Latin America, Middle East & North Africa, News, North America, Oceania, Philippines, Press Release, Rwanda, Ukraine, Venezuela by Caritas Communications

Action, awareness and advocacy, without forgetting prayer. These are the guidelines of the work of Caritas, today at the forefront worldwide to respond to COVID-19 pandemic.

“Charity on the Border” – the Church strengthening ties to help Venezuelan migrants

21/02/2020 Blog, Catholic Teaching, Colombia, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Latin America, Messages from Rome, Prayers and Reflections, Venezuela by Caritas Communications

Charity to constantly struggle against the dehumanisation of the human person by promoting solidarity through sharing and caring for vulnerable communities.

Caritas to highlight its Share the Journey Campaign at the first ever Global Refugee Forum

13/12/2019 Advocacy, Colombia, Ecuador, Europe, Greece, Latin America, Migration, News, Press Release, Refugees, Venezuela by Caritas Communications

Caritas will showcase artistic activism of Share the Journey campaign on behalf of migrants and refugees, as its pledge in support of Global Refugee Forum.