I have been working in Caritas Iraq since mid-2015 as a presenter of psychosocial support lectures within the women’s empowerment programmes which were held at Caritas Iraq – Duhok office. After the approval of a new psychosocial support programme in 2017, we received training and I became responsible for the implementation of the programme in ...
Address: 8 St. Maron Street, Flat 4, Paphos Gate, Nicosia,1010 Cyprus
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Caritas Cyprus was originally founded to provide support to Cypriot refugees fleeing the North during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. In 1979, Caritas Cyprus became a member of Caritas Internationalis and was registered as an official Cypriot charitable association in 1986. Since then it has responded to humanitarian crises on the island with the mission to provide compassionate care and support as well as to bring hope to those living in poverty, the oppressed, and the vulnerable.
The work of Caritas Cyprus is done through local parish initiatives as well as cross-island programs that focus on migrants, local needs (diaconia), and youth engagement.
The Migrant Sector provides critical services to hundreds of migrants and refugees through the operation of two centres, which serve as resource and information hubs for migrants in need of support accessing their legal rights and basic needs. Caritas Cyprus also operates two shelters for vulnerable migrants and wraparound case management services. The Migrant Sector is supported, in part, through partnership with Catholic Relief Services.
The Diaconia Sector has been responding to the ongoing needs mainly resulting from the repercussions of the economic crisis in Cyprus. The Job Search Program connects jobseekers with potential employers using networks within the community.
The Youth Sector supports the work of Caritas Cyprus through providing volunteer and fundraising support as well as social events to encourage youth to participate in humanitarian efforts. Inspired and guided by the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching, Caritas Cyprus works with all who are marginalised, regardless of race or religion.
Its head office is in Nicosia with a presence in various regions, cities and parishes. The agency is run by a staff of 5 members and a council that consists of its board and representatives of all the regions and parishes.
Updates from Cyprus
It has been almost four months since the latest round of conflict in the Holy Land began on 7 October 2023, resulting in unprecedented levels of destruction and suffering. As a result, the humanitarian crisis within the region continues to deepen. Caritas Internationalis stands at the forefront of the humanitarian response, reiterating its call for ...
Yasmine Halalish lives in Aleppo with her husband, Fathi Moustafa, as the stepmother of three children: Raneem, who needs special health care, Tasneem and Mouhammad Moustafa. Their birth mother died. Please tell me about the time after the earthquake. Did you receive any aid? «We did receive aid from Caritas Syria: canned food, hygiene kits ...
Caritas Internationalis joins the Global Day of Action organised today, 18 December, in support of #CeasefireNow, the open call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and further loss of innocent lives. Caritas Internationalis and several of the Confederation’s 162 national Caritas have joined the initiative, including Caritas MONA (Middle East and North Africa) and ...
For the seven days of pause in hostilities since November 24th, 2023, our dedicated Caritas Jerusalem team, led by our medical consultant Dr Jihad Al Hisi, provided primary health care to the most vulnerable communities in southern Gaza. Across the Gaza Strip, the Israeli bombing has destroyed more than 46,000 homes and otherwise damaged over ...
We could finally afford to live in the house of our dreams. It was outside the centre of Homs, the family home, big and spacious. After years of hard work as a teacher, my husband had saved enough money to renovate it. I was happy, finally our children would have enough space to grow up happy. ...
Following his recent visit to the Holy Land to support local Caritas Jerusalem staff and volunteers, Alistair Dutton, Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis said, “It was intense and emotional. Caritas staff described their pain, frustration and powerlessness that they are not able to reach their colleagues or help the communities in Gaza. They have set ...
A month after Hamas’ attack on Israel, the latter’s reaction, and the war that has ensued since, Caritas Internationalis urges both parties to cease fire, protect people, guarantee humanitarian access, abide by international law, and release all the hostages. “Through our common humanity, all human life is equally sacred, and none can be written off ...
Since the escalation of violence on October 7, 2023, Gaza has lost at least 3,800 people, with 12,900 more injured. Numerous residents have been forced to seek refuge in hospitals, UNRWA facilities, and churches. The shortage of electricity, water, and food supplies, especially for hospitals, has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. “Do you know what I ...
Statement of Caritas Internationalis and Caritas MONA. This morning we were devastated to learn of the death of our colleague Viola, 26-Year-old, who was killed alongside her husband and their infant daughter in an airstrike attack on the St. Porphyrios Orthodox Church in Gaza. May they rest in peace. The Church provided refuge for around ...