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Caritas committed to support victims of war in Central Africa amidst latest violence in the country

3/05/2022 Central African Republic, Emergencies, Emergencies in Central African Republic, Food, Fundraising, Malnutrition by daniele piccini

Recent clashes during the month of April between militia groups in the Central African Republic have not deterred Caritas staff and volunteers from providing dedicated humanitarian support to vulnerable communities and victims of war in the country. For nearly as decade, political volatility and instability has ravaged the Central African Republic following the deposition of ...

Philippines Typhoon causes major damage

17/09/2018 Asia, Disaster Preparedness, Emergencies, Fundraising, Philippines by Caritas Communications

A deadly Philippines typhoon that crossed the country on 14-15 September has caused extensive damage and disruption. Typhoon Mangkhut (locally named Ompong) affected more that 270,000 people in 30 provinces as the storm damaged houses, crops and livelihoods. Roads and bridges are blocked by landslides and the electricity supply is down. 138,000 people were forced ...

Lent 2016: travelling through the wilderness with Caritas

16/02/2016 Catholic Teaching, Donation, Fundraising, Messages from Rome, Prayers and Reflections by Caritas Communications

Pope Francis has invited us all on a journey in the Holy Year of Mercy at the end of 2015. The first stop on this “expedition” is own hearts.

Cocoa companies support Ebola response

15/10/2014 Africa, Conflicts and Disasters, Denmark, Donation, Emergencies, Emergencies in West Africa - Ebola, Europe, Fundraising, Guinea, Health, Liberia, Sierra Leone by Caritas Communications

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced a donation of $600,000 to support Ebola care and prevention efforts being carried out in West Africa by Caritas and the IFRC.

Caritas on Lent 2013: Be a life saver

20/02/2013 Conflicts and Disasters, Donation, Emergencies, Fundraising, Messages from Rome by Caritas Communications

When an emergency hits, getting food, water, protection, healthcare, shelter, care and counselling to people in need is our priority. Making sure that this happens in a coordinated, effective and efficient way is the responsibility of the Caritas Internationalis Emergency Response Team. Whether it is travelling to emergencies in support of local staff, working with ...

Fundraising in Azerbaijan

26/09/2012 Azerbaijan, Donation, Europe, Fundraising by Caritas Communications

the principles and processes of fundraising in countries that have a successful track record of raising money are equally applicable anywhere. The difference is that you must learn to walk before you run and as the Italians would say go “piano piano” (slowly, slowly).

Be a successful fundraiser: which conferences to attend

8/05/2012 Donation, Fundraising by Caritas Communications

By Nigel Wallace, Caritas Internatioanlis Director of Income Development Professional fundraisers don’t have too many opportunities to get together with their global colleagues to share ideas, learn about new emerging trends, and to share stories of successes, challenges and complex issues. There are, however, 2 major conferences that take place on different continents that are ...

Be a successful fundraiser

27/03/2012 Blog, Donation, Fundraising, Lebanon, Middle East & North Africa by Caritas Communications

By Nigel Wallace, Caritas Internationalis Director of Income Development Caritas Lebanon is very fortunate to have Fr. Simon Faddoul as its president. The charismatic priest and his enthusiastic team are dedicated to Caritas and helping the thousands of local people, migrants and refugees who rely on their support and aid. Caritas is far reaching with ...