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Caritas Australia stands in solidarity with families impacted by Tropical Cyclone Freddy

23 MAR 23

Caritas Australia stands in solidarity with families impacted by Tropical Cyclone Freddy

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Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Madagascar February 2023, flood in city.

Caritas Australia stands in solidarity with the people of Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar after Cyclone Freddy, one of the deadliest and long-lived tropical cyclones to have ever been recorded in Southern Africa.

At least 522 people have lost their lives, and over 80,000 more have been displaced.

Tropical Cyclone Freddy started on February 6, but was still going 36 days later, travelling more than 8,000 kilometres and devastating Southern Africa. It is considered one of the most energetic cyclones in recorded history.

Reports from Malawi indicate that whole villages have been washed away without a trace. Roads were destroyed, making it extremely challenging to deliver support and medical attention.

Malawi — which has been battling a cholera outbreak — is now at risk of a resurgence of the disease.

We pray for all the people impacted by this disaster.

Reflections from Vietnam: My first international content collection trip with Caritas Australia

25 JUN 24

My name is Serena, and as a Content Marketing Specialist at Caritas Australia, I had the privilege to recently travel to Vietnam with the Content Marketing Manager, Tim. As my first content collection trip, I wanted to share my reflections on our time overseas filming and collecting images for next year’s Project Compassion campaign.

A visit to the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh

20 JUN 24

Aurora and Mark from the content and communication teams visit Bangladesh in May for a content collection trip. Trips like these are a vital way for us to share stories from the field with our generous community of supporters.

On the front lines of the climate emergency in Bangladesh

19 JUN 24

Aurora and Mark from the content and communication teams visited Bangladesh in May for a content collection trip. Trips like these are a vital way for us to share stories from the field with our generous community of supporters.

Time is Running Out: Now is the Perfect Time to Make a Charitable Donation

14 JUN 24

As the end of the financial year approaches, many of us find ourselves looking at ways to maximise our tax returns while also contributing to causes close to our hearts.

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