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Love does not go on lockdown and neither does Caritas – World Day of the Poor message 2020

As the World Day of the Poor approaches, wherever possible and appropriate, Caritas invite everyone to take action to prepare for the celebration of this day.

Caritas Internationalis on World Food Day: “Because of the pandemic, the most vulnerable are more deprived of their right of access to food. Global community must act”

Caritas believes that 11 percent of the world's population lives in hunger is an issue that must be addressed with strong political will and commitment.

Caritas Internationalis and Sant’Anna university together to train advocacy experts

Caritas Internationalis is pleased to collaborate with the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna for the training of new qualified operators.

Empower local communities – World Humanitarian Day 2020

Local communities are primary actors in the humanitarian response. They are first to mobilise to bring support and help to those who are vulnerable during times of crises

COVID-19 epidemic: urgent and targeted measure to prevent increased case of human trafficking

On the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, Caritas and COATNET urge governments to intensify efforts to stop increased number of exploitation during the pandemic

Word Refugee Day 2020: Calling all leaders to safeguard the dignity of refugees

There is urgent need to receive the refugees with empathy and solidarity and address the root causes of the phenomenon and develop a just economic system.

Fifth anniversary of Laudato Sì – Together we care for Mother Earth, our common home

The fifth anniversary of Laudato Sì, in the context of COVID-19 brings to us the key message that ecological conversion has to take place now.

Courageous and immediate action needed post-pandemic to avoid major crisis

Caritas Internationalis is highly concerned by the major humanitarian crisis to which the post-pandemic is heading and urges the international community to take courageous and immediate action.

Caritas response to COVID-19 across the world

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.

Earth Day 2020

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.

Caritas in North America

Caritas North America consists of three organisations from the United States and Canada.

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Updates from North America

Love does not go on lockdown and neither does Caritas – World Day of the Poor message 2020

Caritas Internationalis on World Food Day: “Because of the pandemic, the most vulnerable are more deprived of their right of access to food. Global community must act”

Caritas Internationalis and Sant’Anna university together to train advocacy experts

Empower local communities – World Humanitarian Day 2020

COVID-19 epidemic: urgent and targeted measure to prevent increased case of human trafficking

Word Refugee Day 2020: Calling all leaders to safeguard the dignity of refugees

Fifth anniversary of Laudato Sì – Together we care for Mother Earth, our common home

Courageous and immediate action needed post-pandemic to avoid major crisis

Caritas response to COVID-19 across the world

Earth Day 2020

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