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CARITAS IN UKRAINE: THE SITUATION IS DRAMATIC, BUT WE ARE STAYING TO HELP

27/02/2022 Emergencies in Ukraine, Ukraine, Uncategorised by Francesca Frezza

“Our cities, homes and kindergartens have been destroyed. But no one will not succeed in destroying our aspirations for peace and freedom”, says Fr Vyacheslav Grynevych, Executive Director of Caritas-Spes Ukraine, in a video appeal launched yesterday, 26 February, through Caritas Internationalis. Caritas-Spes is one of two Ukrainian member organisations of the Confederation – the ...

“Ukraine is heading for a humanitarian catastrophe”

24/02/2022 Emergencies in Ukraine, Ukraine, Uncategorised by Francesca Frezza

Caritas Internationalis insists on ensuring protection and access to humanitarian assistance “The events which began early this morning will inevitably lead to a colossal humanitarian catastrophe. It is impossible to believe that in the 21st century in the centre of Europe people have to wake up at 5 am from explosions and the sound of ...

CARITAS UKRAINE </br> URGES NOT TO FORGET </br> THE SUFFERING OF THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE

CARITAS UKRAINE
URGES NOT TO FORGET
THE SUFFERING OF THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE

24/01/2022 Emergencies, Uncategorised by daniele piccini

In the last months, with the build-up of Russian troops on the border of Ukraine, the press has been reporting on the immediate threat of a potential military attack. “We have all witnessed high-level meetings between officials in attempts to de-escalate the situation and return to a path of diplomacy,” Tetiana Stawnychy, President of Caritas ...

CARITAS UKRAINE
URGES NOT TO FORGET
THE SUFFERING OF THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE

22/01/2022 Emergencies, Uncategorised by Francesca Frezza

Tsunami in Tonga, Caritas distributes emergency kits

19/01/2022 Emergencies by daniele piccini

Caritas is already delivering aid to the population of Tonga, an island in the South Pacific that was hit on Saturday, 15 January by a tsunami with waves of up to 15 metres. The tsunami was triggered by the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai underwater volcano, estimated to be the most violent on the planet ...

Caritas Internationalis calls for urgent humanitarian action in Afghanistan to end the suffering of the population

22/12/2021 Advocacy, Asia, Emergencies by Francesca Frezza

Afghanistan is undergoing the worst humanitarian crisis of our days. Two decades of protracted war and violence, the impact of climate change and the effect of Covid-19 compounded by today’s political turmoil and chaos has rendered the Afghan population into one of the worst humanitarian situations leading to a major humanitarian crisis. Today, millions of ...

COP26, Caritas Internationalis calls on political leaders to adopt pro-poor climate policies

31/10/2021 Climate Change, Conflicts and Disasters, COVID-19, Migration by Francesca Frezza

On the occasion of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, opening today, 31 October, in Glasgow, Caritas Internationalis asks governments to adopt policies that ensure environmental care and social justice. The Confederation’s 162 Caritas members – some of whom will be present at COP26 – operate around the world and are at the forefront ...

Caritas Internationalis to G20 leaders: “It is time to honour promises and accelerate the global response”

31/10/2021 Advocacy, COVID-19, Development, Poverty Elimination by Francesca Frezza

On the occasion of the G20 Summit, scheduled for 30th and 31st October in Rome, Caritas Internationalis is calling to accelerate global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not enough has been done until now, and a stronger political will is yet needed. Caritas Internationalis Secretary General Aloysius John reaffirms that “turning promises made on vaccines ...

Large-scale humanitarian crises in Lebanon need urgent immediate and efficient mobilisation

23/08/2021 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Lebanon, Middle East & North Africa by Caritas Communications

Faced with humanitarian emergency, Caritas MONA is launching an extreme emergency appeal addressing the Lebanese Government, as well as the UN, the Holy See and international governments and organisations.

Earthquake in Haiti: Caritas has supported the population from the very beginning

15/08/2021 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in Haiti, Haiti, Latin America by Francesca Frezza

INSECURITY IN THE COUNTRY IS FURTHER COMPLICATING EMERGENCY OPERATIONS. After the dramatic earthquake that hit the country yesterday, 14/08/2021, at 8.30 am local time, Caritas Haiti has already mobilised its teams to reach the most affected areas, which are the departments of Grande-Anse (Diocese of Jérémie), Sud (Diocese of Les Cayes) and Nippes (Diocese of ...