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FRIEND’s help puts Manaini on path to better future
In rural northern Fiji, Manaini spent years struggling to support her children on an income that barely covered daily essentials. Thanks to support from Project Compassion, she is now helping her family build a safer, healthier and more sustainable future. Source: Caritas Australia.
Project Compassion helps Monoranjon build a future for his family
In the coastal southwest of Bangladesh, where rising seas and frequent storms threaten homes, crops and livelihoods, farmer Monoranjon is building a safer and more secure future for his family with support from Project Compassion. Source: Caritas Australia.
Turning on the tap a life-changing event for Sisilia
Tanzanian teenager Sisilia has spent much of her childhood walking long distances to collect water each day, time that kept her from school and placed her dreams further out of reach. Source: Caritas Australia.
‘Unite Against Poverty’: Caritas launches Project Compassion 2026
Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal, Project Compassion, begins tomorrow with the theme, “Unite Against Poverty”.
Make a splash on The Long Walk for Water
Caritas Australia is calling on individuals, schools, parishes and community groups across the country to sign up for The Long Walk for Water challenge ahead of Lent and walk in solidarity with the 703 million people worldwide who still live without safe drinking water.
Caritas thanks Catholics who ‘rolled up their sleeves’ for Lenten Appeal
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion annual Lenten appeal is nearing completion, following six weeks that saw more than 1200 parishes and 1700 schools, as well as countless organisations, community groups and individuals participating.
Project Compassion helps Irene secure a brighter future
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign is helping people like Irene from the Democratic Republic of Congo to secure a brighter future for herself and her family.
Graphic story of Caritas, disability and dreams coming true
This week, Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign turns the spotlight on Lam from Vietnam, who was supported in fulfilling his dream of becoming a graphic designer.
How one water tank makes all the difference
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign this week demonstrates the significance that access to clean water has had on a school in Samoa.