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.
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A creative response to the restrictions of social distancing and the lockdown, Caritas has set up Kindness Stations in communities across the Philippines.
This year the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is marked by two major events, the global human tragedy created by the coronavirus infection and the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sì.
Aid must be ensured for everyone, particularly in developing countries, where the pandemic may lead to even more catastrophic consequences.
Caritas will coordinate with the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) the first working group of the Commission dedicated to COVID-19 response created by Pope Francis
At this point in history, this turning point which is throwing our lives and societies into chaos, can each of us have the honesty and courage to say “I alone ...
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.
Pope Francis has given €100,000 to help support Caritas Italy’s effort to ensure the poor and vulnerable are accompanied at this difficult time while taking the necessary measures to prevent ...
There are 42,000 asylum seekers trapped on the Greek islands including Lesbos. Caritas has adapted its work to providing help to those stranded.
Caritas found Juthika’s family to be extremely vulnerable and decided to give her training and help her do a small business plan.
Caritas Internationalis values women, their voice and their contribution in all areas of life in the society, in the Church and in Caritas.
Around half the population of Zimbabwe are expected to not have access to enough nutritious food in 2020 because of poor rains and erratic weather.
During Lenten 2020, Pope Francis invites us all to “shake ourselves out of our torpor”. He invites us to hear “the cry of the poor and of the earth"
Caritas organisations in Asia are offering support and prayers to people infected with and affected by the COVID19 virus.
Caritas aids communities in Zambia as they cope with the impact of droughts and help them build resilience against future climate crises.
Caritas has launched an emergency appeal to raise money to help 4.3 million people in need humanitarian assistance in Mali.
Caritas Internationalis receives the post-synodal exhortation Querida Amazonia, calling it a new "Road Map" for the charitable action of the Church throughout the world.
On the World Day of the Sick 2020, Caritas responds to neglected populations suffering from all the major diseases and to the health needs
Worldwide Caritas agencies to join in a campaign of prayer against human trafficking and to break the silence around this scourge of modern life.
The upsurge in armed attacks, poorly supervised human migration, and an increase in food insecurity are endangering social cohesion and peace in the Sahel region of West Africa.
Caritas considers access to social services as crucial to protect people from exploitation and abuse, illness, and xenophobia.
Caritas invites communities and member organisations to pray, listen and reflect together as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020.
More than eighty women in Mahama refugee camp receive Caritas training of livelihood and now could feel welcomed in a community.
Faced with an Ebola epidemic while beset by militias, the people of eastern DR Congo face death on all sides. Caritas is standing with them.
Caritas will showcase artistic activism of Share the Journey campaign on behalf of migrants and refugees, as its pledge in support of Global Refugee Forum.
Caritas is sending a strong message to delegates as they begin meeting in Madrid for COP25. The message is simple. We must work together.
Advent is a very special time. A time of great love and celebration, remembering our neighbours and growing in togetherness.
Migration both across borders and from rural areas to the cities is a huge phenomenon in the Amazon. Caritas is there to assist them.
Hope has been awoken by the historic Amazon Synod. We reflect on this remarkable moment in the Church and what it means for Caritas and the people we work alongside.
Yesica speaks out powerfully against the actions of multinational corporations that strip the Amazon biome of its assets.