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Caritas support continues as Ukrainians face second winter of conflict
The Caritas Australia Ukraine Crisis Appeal continues to assist 32 Caritas-Spes Ukraine centres, with the project focused on meeting the basic needs of vulnerable internally displaced people and other war-affected households.
Gaza ceasefire to be extended by two days
A ceasefire in the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will be extended by two days, continuing a pause in seven weeks of fighting that has killed thousands and laid waste to the Palestinian enclave. Source: The Age.
Pope calls for access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and Sudan
World leaders must ensure that humanitarian aid reaches the people affected by the ongoing wars in Gaza and Sudan, Pope Francis said on Sunday. Source: NCR Online.
Caritas welcomes Government’s announcement of $15m in aid for Gaza
Caritas Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of an additional $15 million in funding to support those affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Caritas Australia launches appeal to support displaced families in Gaza
Caritas Australia has launched an appeal to support displaced families in Gaza as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues.
Caritas welcomes Government’s gender and climate targets for foreign aid
Caritas Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s commitment to climate action and gender equality as key drivers of the new International Development Policy released yesterday.
Gender and climate goals top new foreign aid agenda
Taxpayer-funded foreign aid projects above $3 million will be required to address gender inequality and 80 per cent will need to have climate change objectives under the Albanese Government’s new development policy. Source: The Australian.
Federal MPs visit Solomon Islands to witness Australian aid in action
A delegation of six federal MPs and senators travelled to the Solomon Islands last week to gain first-hand experience of Australian aid in action. Source: Caritas Australia.
Hundreds feared dead after cyclone hits Myanmar and Bangladesh
Caritas Australia’s partners in Myanmar and Bangladesh are coordinating with government and other aid organisations to provide emergency relief in the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha, which has killed at least 40 people with fears for hundreds more.