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Charity launches emergency campaign to help Church in Lebanon
Pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need has announced an international emergency campaign to raise at least 1 million Euro ($1.6 million) to assist the Church in Lebanon, as it strives to cope with the tremendous challenges caused by Israeli airstrikes and ground assault.
Caritas focuses attention on food crisis in Horn of Africa
On World Food Day today, Caritas Australia is bringing attention to the food crisis in the Horn of Africa, where 18 million people face severe hunger.
Vinnies South Australia announces election of new president
The St Vincent de Paul Society South Australia has announced the election of its new state president, Geraldine Hawkes. Source: The Southern Cross.
Vinnies urges Government to address childhood poverty
The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on the Australian Government to address childhood poverty, with one in six Australian children living below the poverty line.
Caritas mobilises to provide emergency relief in Lebanon
Caritas Australia partners are responding to the intensified crisis in Lebanon, as Caritas Internationalis expressed “grave concern” at the “significant loss of life and injury, particularly among civilians”.
Caritas welcomes Australia’s move to protect aid workers
Caritas Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s move to take a leading role internationally in protecting aid workers.
New state council president for St Vincent de Paul Society NSW
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has elected Peter Houweling as its new state council president for a four-year term, following the death of former president Paul Burton earlier this year.
Caritas partners helping war-hit Ukrainians find safe haven
Caritas Australia’s Ukraine Appeal continues to support its charity partners, including Catholic Relief Services, as they help millions of Ukrainians in need due to the war with Russia.
Students burst into song for Vinnies
Schools across Sydney are bringing music to the streets of Parramatta as part of the annual “Busking for Vinnies” initiative. Source: St Vincent de Paul Society NSW.