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Christmas cards that will change people’s lives
Three Catholic charities are encouraging people to share God’s love this Advent by sending Christmas cards that provide help to those in need around the world. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Dumping useless donations costing Vinnies millions every year
Canberra’s biggest charities dumped almost 600 tonnes of waste last financial year, with the declining quality of donations a key factor in goods ending up as landfill. Source: ABC News.
Caritas joins call to end atrocities in Sudan
Caritas Australia has joined Caritas Internationalis and the global aid organisation ACT Alliance in sounding the alarm over the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, where violence and hunger are devastating communities.
‘Daughter of Oceania’ appointed Caritas Internationalis VP
The chief executive of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, Mena Antonio, has been appointed vice president of the world’s second-largest humanitarian organisation. Source: CathNews NZ.
Diocesan directors praised as ‘the eyes and ears’ of Caritas Australia
Caritas Australia’s diocesan directors met in Sydney last week for their annual gathering, a three-day event focused on strengthening local partnerships, discussing humanitarian action and preparing for Project Compassion 2026.
Caritas launches urgent appeal for typhoon victims
Caritas Australia has launched an urgent appeal to support communities in the Philippines and Vietnam following a series of catastrophic weather events and natural disasters.Â
Catholics launch food drives for Americans hit by US shutdownÂ
As federal food benefits have been frozen during the US government shutdown, Catholic dioceses and charities around the country are holding emergency food drives and launching fundraising efforts. Source: CNA.
‘Suffering is immense’: Caritas appeals for more aid to Sudan
Caritas Australia is calling on the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, as escalating violence in El Fasher and across the country pushes millions further into crisis.
Caritas Ukraine workers stay resilient ‘by living our mission’
Caritas Ukraine president Tetiana Stawnychy has met with Caritas Australia donors and staff, sharing firsthand insights into the organisation’s evolving humanitarian response amid the protracted war in Ukraine.Â