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Women’s Contribution in Times of Crisis

29/02/2024 Asia, Philippines, Women by daniele piccini

The COVID-19 pandemic shone a spotlight on the crucial role of women in building healthy, sustainable and effective societies to meet the needs of people, particularly the most fragile. From families and communities to the highest levels of government and leadership, women demonstrated that it is in their nature to lead, promote and animate cooperatively ...

Caritas Philippines stands by families affected by tropical storm Agaton

29/04/2022 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in the Philippines, Philippines by daniele piccini

Caritas Philippines, through its Alay Kapwa Operations, is calling for donations for families after tropical storm Agaton made landfall in the Visayan region earlier this month on April 9. Torrential rains and major flooding have affected the livelihoods of over 1.6 million people living in the southeast Asian country. The Philippine Government’s Disaster Response Operations ...

Caritas Philippines would welcome a global vision for the future as climate emergencies increase

14/12/2020 Asia, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in the Philippines, Philippines by Caritas Communications

It’s only by working together that we can avert catastrophic climate disasters in the Philippines following devastating typhoons.

Caritas Philippines calls on individuals, the Church and the global community to work together on the root causes of climate change

11/12/2020 Asia, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Philippines by Caritas Communications

Caritas Philippines has adopted a multi-faceted approach to protect communities in the face of increasingly aggressive climate events. Advocating for change regarding mining, quarrying and illegal logging is a key part of their work to reduce the impact of extreme weather on their country.

Caritas with communities following Super Typhoon Goni in the Philippines

5/11/2020 Asia, Conflicts and Disasters, COVID-19, Emergencies, Philippines by Caritas Communications

Caritas Philippines (NASSA) is in communities providing food and assessing needs following the devastating impact of Super Typhoon Goni that hit the Philippines in early November.

International Day for Peace: Put “human person above all vested interests”

18/09/2020 Advocacy, Africa, Asia, Central African Republic, Colombia, Development, Latin America, Pakistan, Peacebuilding, Philippines, SDG by Caritas Communications

Caritas found profound inspiration in Paul VI’s encyclical Populorum Progressio, where the Pontiff stated that “development is the new name of peace”.

Caritas response to COVID-19 across the world

1/05/2020 Africa, Argentina, Armenia, Asia, Brazil, Congo, Democratic Republic of, COVID-19, Emergencies, Europe, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Latin America, Lebanon, Middle East & North Africa, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pakistan, Philippines, Ukraine, United States by Caritas Communications

Caritas believes that no one should be left behind and our national organisations in affected countries are ramping up efforts to raise awareness and provide assstance to those in need.

Caritas Philippines promotes “Kindness Stations” in communities amid COVID-19 crisis

29/04/2020 Asia, COVID-19, Emergencies, Philippines by Caritas Communications

A creative response to the restrictions of social distancing and the lockdown, Caritas has set up Kindness Stations in communities across the Philippines.

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.

Appeal launched for Philippines Typhoon survivors

27/09/2018 Asia, Conflicts and Disasters, Disaster Preparedness, Food, Philippines by Francesca Frezza

Jessie cannot help but stare at the wreckage of his house. It was destroyed by super typhoon Mangkhut, which tore through the Philippines earlier this month. Over 1.5 million people were affected. “It felt really bad that I need to clear debris from the remains of our house,” said the 50-year-old construction worker from Baguio ...