Since 25 August 2017 the number of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has reached nearly 1 million. Read how Caritas is helping refugees who live in prepare for the monsoon rains.
Every day at Caritas is an unfolding story of new connections and unwavering commitment to make a profound impact on the lives of the most vulnerable. One particular morning, at approximately 6:30 am, I encountered a woman within the confines of the world’s largest refugee camp. The 2017 Rohingya influx had torn her family apart, ...
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 ...
Several fires have broken out in Rohingya camps and has left several refugees without shelter even within settlement camps. The latest fire that broke out on 5 March left an estimated 16,000 Rohingyas from over 3,000 households without a home. In addition to the loss of homes, health centres and learning facilities were also destroyed ...
“People on the move must be treated with dignity, and their rights must be guaranteed. Only in this way can we truly build a future with migrants and refugees”. On the 108th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Caritas Internationalis reiterates its concern about the ever-worsening challenges people on the move have to face and ...
This World Hunger Day (28th May), Caritas Internationalis denounces the dramatic rise in hunger due to the climate crisis, the impact of COVID-19, and conflicts, particularly highlighting how the war in Ukraine is having dire consequences on the entire globe, especially regarding food insecurity. Therefore, Caritas Confederation calls on governments and key stakeholders to engage ...
‘Let Us Not Grow Tired of Doing Good’ The Way of the Cross reminds us that love always triumphs over death. This is a good reminder for Caritas, who has been an unwavering presence in the most desperate situations around the world for the past 70 years. Caritas always responds with care and compassion. In ...
“When women can transmit their gifts, the world finds itself more united and more peaceful. Therefore, an achievement for women is an achievement for all humanity” Pope Francis (Homily at the Mass for Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, 1 January 2020) Tweet Walking together for Equality, Encounter and Renewal Previous Next #WomenInDialogue#CaritasWomen OUR MONTH-LONG ...
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Four hundred villages in Cox's Bazar have been flooded after days of rain. Most people in the area say they have never seen severe flood like this in the last decade.
