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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.
Australian Catholics set to ‘Unite Against Poverty’
Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal, Project Compassion, begins today with 1700 schools and 1200 parishes set to “Unite Against Poverty”.
Caritas Australia’s Lenten fundraiser moves with the times
Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraiser has expanded in 2025 to give the community even more ways to unite against poverty through online fundraising pages and new activities.
Caritas gives ‘heartfelt thanks’ after successful Project Compassion
More than 1700 schools and 1200 parishes across the country took part in this year’s Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten fundraiser, Project Compassion.
How a water tank changed the lives of Leaia and her family
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign this week introduces Leaia from Samoa who, thanks to the annual Lenten appeal, has access to clean water for herself and her family.
Malawi carpenter becomes role model for other young women
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion this week tells the story of Memory from Malawi, who with the support of the Lenten campaign has become a carpenter and role model for other young women.
Project Compassion helps Ronita feel ‘hopeful for the future’
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign this week introduces Ronita, a young mother of two who has been supported to finish her education and secure work.