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Wong backs statement demanding Israel resume aid to Gaza
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined 22 international counterparts to demand Israel allow the full resumption of aid in Gaza, warning that Palestinians there are starving, exhausted and being deprived of essential supplies. Source: The Australian.
Myanmar refugees hit hard by US foreign aid cuts
Hundreds of thousands of people who fled their homes in conflict-torn Myanmar to live in camps across the Thailand border are facing growing hardship following US foreign aid cuts. Source: UCA News.
Catholic groups say US funding freeze worsening Africa’s humanitarian crises
United States President Donald Trump’s freeze on funds to help international organisations is affecting peace movements in Africa, according to experts. Source: Crux.
Top Vatican diplomat says US foreign aid cuts have created ‘problem worldwide’
The Vatican’s foreign minister warned yesterday that the Trump Administration’s decision to gut the United States’ foreign aid assistance has created a “problem worldwide”. Source: NCR Online.
Gaza ceasefire allows Caritas to truck in vital supplies
In the two weeks since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began, 76 Caritas have trucks crossed the border into Gaza carrying vital supplies. Source: Caritas Australia.
US Catholic aid agency bracing for massive cuts
A US Catholic aid agency is bracing for massive cuts – as much as 50 per cent this year – because of reductions in foreign assistance ordered by the Trump administration. Source: NCR Online.
Caritas reflects on year of conflict and displacement
While the “past year has not reflected the best of humanity”, Caritas Australia says the generosity of the Australian community has “acted as a light amid that darkness”.
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.
Labor announces $23m aid package for Horn of Africa
The Albanese Government has announced a $23 million funding package to help deliver healthcare, food, and clean water amid ongoing humanitarian crises in the Horn of Africa. Source: Caritas Australia.