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Caritas’ Work in Gaza: «It is not only about Providing Shelter, but Standing in Solidarity with Communities»

5/04/2024 Uncategorised by daniele piccini

Amry Nesma, Gaza Shelter Field Officer in interview with Caritas member CRS in Gaza shared perspectives on providing humanitarian assistance in Gaza. From the war’s unsettling beginning, our efforts have been a constant attempt to navigate the evolving circumstances, with a strong emphasis on providing not just shelter and food, but a lifeline to those ...

Caritas Internationalis launches a new resource to promote women’s leadership

7/03/2024 Uncategorised by Claudia Lombardi

On Thursday 7 March, Caritas Internationalis will publish, Equality, Encounter, Renewal: A Caritas commitment to women’s leadership and participation, based on the Holy Scriptures and Catholic Social Teaching values and principles. This is a booklet which aims to increase understanding about the Church’s teachings in relation to women’s leadership, and to accompany and facilitate dialogue, ...

International Migrants Day. Caritas Calls for Migrants’ Valuable Contribution to Society to be Recognized

14/12/2023 Uncategorised by daniele piccini

18 December is International Migrants’ Day. The United Nations established this special day in 2000 to draw attention to the importance of migrants and their valuable contribution to sustainable development and to ensure respect for their human rights. According to the World Bank Development Report 2023, which focuses on “Migrants, refugees and societies”, about 184 ...

Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen: War exposes women to human trafficking and violence

4/12/2023 Uncategorised by daniele piccini

Today, in Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen and many other places in the world where there are ongoing conflicts, women are facing appalling violence and suffering. Women and children make up around 80% of the world’s displaced people due to conflict, and are more likely to be victims of trafficking. Despite this, women are also resilient builders ...

Human Trafficking and Violence Against Women: Oyime’s Story

28/11/2023 Uncategorised by daniele piccini

Caritas Nigeria is working with #COATNET to assist victims of trafficking and modern slavery, who are subjected to physical and psychological violence, often while trying to seek a better life. “My name is Oyime and I am 36 years old. After my marriage broke up, I had custody of my 3 children without any form ...

The Joy of Serving and Accompanying Pregnant Women after Almost Nine Years of War in Yemen

25/09/2023 Uncategorised by Claudia Lombardi

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), 21.6 million people are currently in need of humanitarian assistance in Yemen. The major problems are food insecurity, malnutrition, lack of access to health services, water and sanitation facilities, and protection needs. Caritas Poland, a member of Caritas Internationalis, is implementing a ...

Caritas Stands in Prayer with Pope Francis and Coordinates Urgent Response to Morocco Earthquake

10/09/2023 Earthquake, Morocco, Uncategorised by Claudia Lombardi

Caritas Internationalis joins hands with Pope Francis and extends its condolences and support to the victims of the devastating earthquake that has struck Morocco. “Having learned with sorrow of the earthquake that violently struck Morocco, Pope Francis expresses his communion in prayer in the face of this natural disaster,” read the telegram of condolences sent ...

Turkish Earthquake: Resilience and Care, Stories of Humanitarian Workers

17/08/2023 Uncategorised, world Humanitarian Day by Francesca Frezza

“It marked my initial experience with a post-earthquake scenario: observing numerous structures in ruins or precarious states was truly astonishing. However, what impressed me the most was listening to the stories I gathered, because they revealed the deep emotional scars such an experience could leave. Among the individuals I interviewed, one poignant comparison stood out ...

Caritas Somalia Mindful Approach, Investing in People

14/08/2023 Somalia, Uncategorised, world Humanitarian Day by Francesca Frezza

“Every day, I walk through the doors of my office nestled within the heart of the Bishopric of Djibouti, the home of Caritas Somalia’s President and Bishop of Djibouti, Msgr. Giorgio Bertin. Though my work keeps me away from the field, it does not hinder my unwavering connection with the realities of Somalia. Maintaining steadfast ...

YOUTH ARE THE HOPE AND FUTURE OF CARITAS

7/08/2023 Uncategorised by Claudia Lombardi

The Youth delegation, together with young staff and volunteers of Caritas from around the world, have met with Caritas Internationalis Secretary General Alistair Dutton during the World Youth Day festival in Lisbon. This year, Caritas organised a range of activities as part of the official World Youth Day program for pilgrims attending the biggest youth ...