Our Advocacy Associate Director Dr Damian Spruce is in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt at the 27th United Nations Climate Talks to represent Caritas Oceania.

Michael McGirr, Caritas Australia's Mission Facilitator, shares a reflection on World Day of the Poor.

Michael McGirr, Caritas Australia's Mission Facilitator, shares a reflection on World Day of the Poor.

This year has been a tough one for all of us. But sometimes, if you’re able to bring hope to others, it can also make you feel more hopeful. And what better time to spread hope than in the season of giving?

Somalia is facing the dire prospect of a devastating famine as the country experiences a fourth consecutive failed rainy season.  

Caritas Oceania held their annual Caritas Oceania forum in person in Papua New Guinea for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak.  The Annual Forum brings together Caritas Oceania members from across the entire region.

Pacific Island countries have made history with the first ever community-led climate declaration in the region. 

Last night, massive missile strikes by Russia in Ukraine have caused devastation and loss of life across the country; killing at least 10 people and injuring over 60. Civilian infrastructure has been destroyed, with communities losing their homes, schools and medical facilities. 

Read about the latest report from Caritas Australia on climate change and debit in the Pacific.

The first ever Vatican World Cycling Team joined Caritas Australia last week to learn more about truth-telling and reconciliation from Kinchela Boys Home survivors.

Nestled at the base of Annapurna Himalayan range in Nepal is a homestay and agro-eco tourism centre that is helping local communities to share their culture with the rest of the world.  

A super typhoon has hit the north-western Philippines, forcing thousands out of their homes and leaving many towns underwater.

Thanks to your ongoing support, we are continuing our mission of eliminating discrimination, working towards gender equality and advancing women’s rights, along with promoting respect for all people – irrespective of their age, culture and position in life.

As the representative of Caritas Australia in Adelaide, Tracey Tessitore writes about her experience joining forty women advocating together on the Help Fight Famine Campaign at Parliament House on 7 September.

Devastating floods in Pakistan have left a trail of destruction across the country, claiming the lives of more than 1,100 people.

Six months on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 550,000 people have crossed the border into Moldova, the majority of them women, children and the elderly.

Now supporters can make regular donations through pre-tax pay.

Students in the Solomon Islands have returned to school after a year of disruptions caused by COVID-19 outbreaks and lockdowns. 

Africa is on the brink of a devastating famine that threatens to leave millions at risk of extreme hunger

This World Humanitarian Day, we honour #OurLocalHeroes, celebrating the work of our dedicated partners who are tackling ongoing crises across this world during 2022. 

August 13 marks International Youth Day, a day raising awareness of the cultural and economic issues that impact youth worldwide.