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Last night, massive missile strikes by Russia in Ukraine have caused devastation and loss of life across the country; killing at least 10 people and injuring over 60. Civilian infrastructure has been destroyed, with communities losing their homes, schools and medical facilities. 

Read about the latest report from Caritas Australia on climate change and debit in the Pacific.

The first ever Vatican World Cycling Team joined Caritas Australia last week to learn more about truth-telling and reconciliation from Kinchela Boys Home survivors.

Nestled at the base of Annapurna Himalayan range in Nepal is a homestay and agro-eco tourism centre that is helping local communities to share their culture with the rest of the world.  

A super typhoon has hit the north-western Philippines, forcing thousands out of their homes and leaving many towns underwater.

Thanks to your ongoing support, we are continuing our mission of eliminating discrimination, working towards gender equality and advancing women’s rights, along with promoting respect for all people – irrespective of their age, culture and position in life.

As the representative of Caritas Australia in Adelaide, Tracey Tessitore writes about her experience joining forty women advocating together on the Help Fight Famine Campaign at Parliament House on 7 September.

Devastating floods in Pakistan have left a trail of destruction across the country, claiming the lives of more than 1,100 people.

Six months on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 550,000 people have crossed the border into Moldova, the majority of them women, children and the elderly.

Now supporters can make regular donations through pre-tax pay.

Students in the Solomon Islands have returned to school after a year of disruptions caused by COVID-19 outbreaks and lockdowns. 

Africa is on the brink of a devastating famine that threatens to leave millions at risk of extreme hunger

This World Humanitarian Day, we honour #OurLocalHeroes, celebrating the work of our dedicated partners who are tackling ongoing crises across this world during 2022. 

August 13 marks International Youth Day, a day raising awareness of the cultural and economic issues that impact youth worldwide.

CEO Kirsty Robertson shares the story of her trip to Ethiopia, where she met families severely impacted by the drought and hunger crisis. 

Read about Kirsty Robertson's, Chief Executive Officer at Caritas Australia, visit to Ethiopia and her recollections on the impact of the Africa Food Crisis on the people. 

A bequest to Caritas Australia does not only continue your legacy but can support the work that we do with vulnerable communities across the world and in Australia.  

There is so much information about the world food crisis right now it might be hard to know where to start. Here's the first five things you should know when thinking about the world food crisis and how it affects us all.

Right now, 49 million people are facing famine. Here in Australia, we’ve seen our own food prices skyrocket due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic, climate disasters and most recently, the conflict in Ukraine. 

With funding from Caritas Australia, Caritas Samoa successfully installed water tanks for 32 families living with unreliable water access in 17 Samoan villages. 

Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson and Advancement Director Richard Landels are in Ethiopia to meet communities affected by the food crisis and displaced people who have fled conflict zones.