CARITAS AUSTRALIAABOUT USLEARNACTDONATEWHERE WE WORKBANGLADESH Caritas Australia is Hope in Action. As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development

programs.

COVID-19 - CARITAS

In the history of our civilisation, only a few events have managed to cause as much global disruption as COVID-19. Since the first recorded case in December 2019, there have been over 130 million cases of infection and nearly three million deaths worldwide. Currently, people in 223 countries, areas or territories have been affected by the

pandemic.

CST TOOLKIT

Catholic Social Teaching. Our work is informed by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which guide us in all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual. With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the

principles of

POVERTY - CARITAS

Poverty is more likely to affect people who live in rural areas. They account for roughly 80% of people who are struggling with poverty. Half of these are children, while women represent a majority in several regions and age groups. That’s why we continually seek justice, alongside ending poverty.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Climate justice is a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than a purely environmental or physical one. Whilst we are all impacted by the effects of climate change, the impact is especially severe for people living in extreme poverty.

Climate change is

INDIA COVID-19 APPEAL India is currently facing a COVID-19 catastrophe, with a staggering jump in the number of deaths and new cases.. Hospital beds are overwhelmed across the country, with oxygen supplies at critically low

levels.

ANNUAL REPORTS

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Pdf 3.8 MB. Download. Caritas use cookies for user experience, analytics, personalisation and tracking purposes. By continuing to use this website you agree to our privacy policy.

WORK WITH US

Work with us. We're looking for people with a real passion for what they do, who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. People stay here because they can see the impact of their work, and are supported to grow and develop their skills. We have opportunities in a variety of fields. Each of our teams provides a range of CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

CARITAS AUSTRALIAABOUT USLEARNACTDONATEWHERE WE WORKBANGLADESH Caritas Australia is Hope in Action. As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development

programs.

COVID-19 - CARITAS

In the history of our civilisation, only a few events have managed to cause as much global disruption as COVID-19. Since the first recorded case in December 2019, there have been over 130 million cases of infection and nearly three million deaths worldwide. Currently, people in 223 countries, areas or territories have been affected by the

pandemic.

CST TOOLKIT

Catholic Social Teaching. Our work is informed by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which guide us in all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual. With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the

principles of

POVERTY - CARITAS

Poverty is more likely to affect people who live in rural areas. They account for roughly 80% of people who are struggling with poverty. Half of these are children, while women represent a majority in several regions and age groups. That’s why we continually seek justice, alongside ending poverty.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Climate justice is a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than a purely environmental or physical one. Whilst we are all impacted by the effects of climate change, the impact is especially severe for people living in extreme poverty.

Climate change is

INDIA COVID-19 APPEAL India is currently facing a COVID-19 catastrophe, with a staggering jump in the number of deaths and new cases.. Hospital beds are overwhelmed across the country, with oxygen supplies at critically low

levels.

ANNUAL REPORTS

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Pdf 3.8 MB. Download. Caritas use cookies for user experience, analytics, personalisation and tracking purposes. By continuing to use this website you agree to our privacy policy.

WORK WITH US

Work with us. We're looking for people with a real passion for what they do, who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. People stay here because they can see the impact of their work, and are supported to grow and develop their skills. We have opportunities in a variety of fields. Each of our teams provides a range of CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

COVID-19 - CARITAS

In the history of our civilisation, only a few events have managed to cause as much global disruption as COVID-19. Since the first recorded case in December 2019, there have been over 130 million cases of infection and nearly three million deaths worldwide. Currently, people in 223 countries, areas or territories have been affected by the

pandemic.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Everyone belongs to one human family, regardless of their national, religious, ethnic, economic, political and ideological differences. Caritas Australia expresses solidarity by reaching out to those who are most marginalised. We are committed to long-term engagement and

sustainability.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

CARITAS AUSTRALIA WELCOMES LATEST COMMITMENT TO CLOSE Caritas Australia welcomes the commitment made Wednesday night by the Australian Government to pledge an additional $50 million to the international vaccine effort, COVAX, which aims to provide much-needed vaccine doses to lower-income countries to combat global vaccine

inequity.

LOOKING BACK AT PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 ACROSS AUSTRALIA Looking back at Project Compassion 2021 across Australia. 05 Apr 21. We've been thrilled to see the level of community support for Project Compassion this year shown through community events. Take a look at some of the recent community events that have made a difference. i. HELP WOMEN IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic violence rates have escalated globally as lockdowns and restrictions on movement have further exposed many women and children already vulnerable to violence and abuse at home. Your generosity today can help reach women and children who are at risk of violence in countries like Timor-Leste and around the world. DONATE NOW. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS The dignity of every person, independent of ethnicity, creed, gender, sexuality, age or ability, is the foundation of Catholic Social Teaching. No human being should have their dignity or freedom compromised. Poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice make it HELP PEOPLE IN THE DRC With your generous support, we can help people whose lives have been affected by trauma and conflict in the DRC. We support programs on sustainable livelihoods, protection, civilian peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resolution. Become a regular giver. You can provide critical lifesaving aid and assistance to the communities in the DRC CARITAS SDGS AND CSTS Caritas SDGs and CSTs. The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and fix climate change by 2030. Explore the SDGs and make connections with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia, Sustainability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural

Understanding.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND MODERN SLAVERY Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CARITAS AUSTRALIAABOUT USLEARNACTDONATEWHERE WE WORKBANGLADESH Caritas Australia is Hope in Action. As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development

programs.

CST TOOLKIT

Catholic Social Teaching. Our work is informed by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which guide us in all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual. With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the

principles of

ANNUAL REPORTS

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Climate justice is a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than a purely environmental or physical one. Whilst we are all impacted by the effects of climate change, the impact is especially severe for people living in extreme poverty.

Climate change is

PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Pdf 3.8 MB. Download. Caritas use cookies for user experience, analytics, personalisation and tracking purposes. By continuing to use this website you agree to our privacy policy. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Everyone belongs to one human family, regardless of their national, religious, ethnic, economic, political and ideological differences. Caritas Australia expresses solidarity by reaching out to those who are most marginalised. We are committed to long-term engagement and

sustainability.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS The dignity of every person, independent of ethnicity, creed, gender, sexuality, age or ability, is the foundation of Catholic Social Teaching. No human being should have their dignity or freedom compromised. Poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice make it CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. WHO WAS ST. OSCAR ROMERO? He was the Archbishop of San Salvador during a time of political upheaval. At the time, San Salvador was a deeply divided country. Many people lived in poverty, while a small group dictated the country’s wealth and political power. Oscar Romero became the Archbishop of CARITAS AUSTRALIAABOUT USLEARNACTDONATEWHERE WE WORKBANGLADESH Caritas Australia is Hope in Action. As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development

programs.

CST TOOLKIT

Catholic Social Teaching. Our work is informed by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which guide us in all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual. With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the

principles of

ANNUAL REPORTS

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Climate justice is a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than a purely environmental or physical one. Whilst we are all impacted by the effects of climate change, the impact is especially severe for people living in extreme poverty.

Climate change is

PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Pdf 3.8 MB. Download. Caritas use cookies for user experience, analytics, personalisation and tracking purposes. By continuing to use this website you agree to our privacy policy. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Everyone belongs to one human family, regardless of their national, religious, ethnic, economic, political and ideological differences. Caritas Australia expresses solidarity by reaching out to those who are most marginalised. We are committed to long-term engagement and

sustainability.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS The dignity of every person, independent of ethnicity, creed, gender, sexuality, age or ability, is the foundation of Catholic Social Teaching. No human being should have their dignity or freedom compromised. Poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice make it CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. WHO WAS ST. OSCAR ROMERO? He was the Archbishop of San Salvador during a time of political upheaval. At the time, San Salvador was a deeply divided country. Many people lived in poverty, while a small group dictated the country’s wealth and political power. Oscar Romero became the Archbishop of

COVID-19 - CARITAS

In the history of our civilisation, only a few events have managed to cause as much global disruption as COVID-19. Since the first recorded case in December 2019, there have been over 130 million cases of infection and nearly three million deaths worldwide. Currently, people in 223 countries, areas or territories have been affected by the

pandemic.

INTRODUCTION TO CARITAS AUSTRALIA Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Everyone belongs to one human family, regardless of their national, religious, ethnic, economic, political and ideological differences. Caritas Australia expresses solidarity by reaching out to those who are most marginalised. We are committed to long-term engagement and

sustainability.

OUR PRINCIPLES

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CARITAS AUSTRALIA WELCOMES LATEST COMMITMENT TO CLOSE Caritas Australia welcomes the commitment made Wednesday night by the Australian Government to pledge an additional $50 million to the international vaccine effort, COVAX, which aims to provide much-needed vaccine doses to lower-income countries to combat global vaccine

inequity.

WORK WITH US

Work with us. We're looking for people with a real passion for what they do, who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. People stay here because they can see the impact of their work, and are supported to grow and develop their skills. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Caring for those who are less well off poor is everyone’s responsibility. Preferential care should be shown to vulnerable and marginalised people, whose needs and rights are given special attention in God’s eyes. Our programs aim to reach the poorest and most marginalised people, especially those living in remote areas

where there are few

GLOBAL SOCIAL JUSTICE Global social justice. We work with all people to enable them to learn more about poverty and its underlying causes. With this knowledge, we will all be more empowered to stand up to end poverty, promote social justice and uphold human dignity. BRINGING HOPE IN EMERGENCY The Catholic Agency for International Aid and Developmenta BRINGING HOPE IN EMERGENCY Annual Report 2019-2020 Bringing . Hope in. Emergency. Building partnerships . for the future CARITAS AUSTRALIAABOUT USLEARNACTDONATEWHERE WE WORKBANGLADESH Caritas Australia is Hope in Action. As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development

programs.

CST TOOLKIT

Catholic Social Teaching. Our work is informed by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which guide us in all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual. With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the

principles of

ANNUAL REPORTS

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Climate justice is a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than a purely environmental or physical one. Whilst we are all impacted by the effects of climate change, the impact is especially severe for people living in extreme poverty.

Climate change is

PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Pdf 3.8 MB. Download. Caritas use cookies for user experience, analytics, personalisation and tracking purposes. By continuing to use this website you agree to our privacy policy. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

LOOKING BACK AT PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 ACROSS AUSTRALIA Looking back at Project Compassion 2021 across Australia. 05 Apr 21. We've been thrilled to see the level of community support for Project Compassion this year shown through community events. Take a look at some of the recent community events that have made a difference. i. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS The dignity of every person, independent of ethnicity, creed, gender, sexuality, age or ability, is the foundation of Catholic Social Teaching. No human being should have their dignity or freedom compromised. Poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice make it CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Caring for those who are less well off poor is everyone’s responsibility. Preferential care should be shown to vulnerable and marginalised people, whose needs and rights are given special attention in God’s eyes. Our programs aim to reach the poorest and most marginalised people, especially those living in remote areas

where there are few

PROJECT COMPASSION: AN AUSTRALIAN ICON Project Compassion: An Australian Icon. 29 Mar 21. For over half a century, Project Compassion, an initiative of Caritas Australia, has raised funds to support people living in poverty around the world. Since its inception in 1965, generations of compassionate Australians have participated in Project Compassion, making it one of the

nation’s

CARITAS AUSTRALIAABOUT USLEARNACTDONATEWHERE WE WORKBANGLADESH Caritas Australia is Hope in Action. As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development

programs.

CST TOOLKIT

Catholic Social Teaching. Our work is informed by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which guide us in all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual. With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the

principles of

ANNUAL REPORTS

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Climate justice is a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than a purely environmental or physical one. Whilst we are all impacted by the effects of climate change, the impact is especially severe for people living in extreme poverty.

Climate change is

PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Pdf 3.8 MB. Download. Caritas use cookies for user experience, analytics, personalisation and tracking purposes. By continuing to use this website you agree to our privacy policy. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

LOOKING BACK AT PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 ACROSS AUSTRALIA Looking back at Project Compassion 2021 across Australia. 05 Apr 21. We've been thrilled to see the level of community support for Project Compassion this year shown through community events. Take a look at some of the recent community events that have made a difference. i. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS The dignity of every person, independent of ethnicity, creed, gender, sexuality, age or ability, is the foundation of Catholic Social Teaching. No human being should have their dignity or freedom compromised. Poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice make it CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Caring for those who are less well off poor is everyone’s responsibility. Preferential care should be shown to vulnerable and marginalised people, whose needs and rights are given special attention in God’s eyes. Our programs aim to reach the poorest and most marginalised people, especially those living in remote areas

where there are few

PROJECT COMPASSION: AN AUSTRALIAN ICON Project Compassion: An Australian Icon. 29 Mar 21. For over half a century, Project Compassion, an initiative of Caritas Australia, has raised funds to support people living in poverty around the world. Since its inception in 1965, generations of compassionate Australians have participated in Project Compassion, making it one of the

nation’s

INTRODUCTION TO CARITAS AUSTRALIA Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

INDIA COVID-19 APPEAL India is currently facing a COVID-19 catastrophe, with a staggering jump in the number of deaths and new cases.. Hospital beds are overwhelmed across the country, with oxygen supplies at critically low

levels.

OUR PRINCIPLES

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia.

WORK WITH US

Work with us. We're looking for people with a real passion for what they do, who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. People stay here because they can see the impact of their work, and are supported to grow and develop their skills. We have opportunities in a variety of fields. Each of our teams provides a range of CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Caring for those who are less well off poor is everyone’s responsibility. Preferential care should be shown to vulnerable and marginalised people, whose needs and rights are given special attention in God’s eyes. Our programs aim to reach the poorest and most marginalised people, especially those living in remote areas

where there are few

GLOBAL SOCIAL JUSTICE Global social justice. We work with all people to enable them to learn more about poverty and its underlying causes. With this knowledge, we will all be more empowered to stand up to end poverty, promote social justice and uphold human dignity. PROJECT COMPASSION: AN AUSTRALIAN ICON Project Compassion: An Australian Icon. 29 Mar 21. For over half a century, Project Compassion, an initiative of Caritas Australia, has raised funds to support people living in poverty around the world. Since its inception in 1965, generations of compassionate Australians have participated in Project Compassion, making it one of the

nation’s

CASE STUDY - JAMILA (BANGLADESH) - SECONDARY Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CASE STUDY - MARGRET (SOLOMON ISLANDS) - SECONDARY Margret teaches deaf students the practical skills needed to earn a living at a vocational school in the Solomon Islands. Margret was born deaf so she knows the challenges that deafness poses to education and

employment.

CARITAS AUSTRALIAABOUT USLEARNACTDONATEWHERE WE WORKBANGLADESH Caritas Australia is Hope in Action. As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development

programs.

COVID-19 - CARITAS

In the history of our civilisation, only a few events have managed to cause as much global disruption as COVID-19. Since the first recorded case in December 2019, there have been over 130 million cases of infection and nearly three million deaths worldwide. Currently, people in 223 countries, areas or territories have been affected by the

pandemic.

CST TOOLKIT

Catholic Social Teaching. Our work is informed by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which guide us in all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual. With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the

principles of

ANNUAL REPORTS

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. INDIA COVID-19 APPEAL India is currently facing a COVID-19 catastrophe, with a staggering jump in the number of deaths and new cases.. Hospital beds are overwhelmed across the country, with oxygen supplies at critically low

levels.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Climate justice is a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than a purely environmental or physical one. Whilst we are all impacted by the effects of climate change, the impact is especially severe for people living in extreme poverty.

Climate change is

PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Pdf 3.8 MB. Download. Caritas use cookies for user experience, analytics, personalisation and tracking purposes. By continuing to use this website you agree to our privacy policy. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

WORK WITH US

Work with us. We're looking for people with a real passion for what they do, who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. People stay here because they can see the impact of their work, and are supported to grow and develop their skills. We have opportunities in a variety of fields. Each of our teams provides a range of CARITAS SDGS AND CSTS Caritas SDGs and CSTs. The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and fix climate change by 2030. Explore the SDGs and make connections with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia, Sustainability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural

Understanding.

CARITAS AUSTRALIAABOUT USLEARNACTDONATEWHERE WE WORKBANGLADESH Caritas Australia is Hope in Action. As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development

programs.

COVID-19 - CARITAS

In the history of our civilisation, only a few events have managed to cause as much global disruption as COVID-19. Since the first recorded case in December 2019, there have been over 130 million cases of infection and nearly three million deaths worldwide. Currently, people in 223 countries, areas or territories have been affected by the

pandemic.

CST TOOLKIT

Catholic Social Teaching. Our work is informed by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which guide us in all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual. With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the

principles of

ANNUAL REPORTS

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. INDIA COVID-19 APPEAL India is currently facing a COVID-19 catastrophe, with a staggering jump in the number of deaths and new cases.. Hospital beds are overwhelmed across the country, with oxygen supplies at critically low

levels.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Climate justice is a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than a purely environmental or physical one. Whilst we are all impacted by the effects of climate change, the impact is especially severe for people living in extreme poverty.

Climate change is

PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Pdf 3.8 MB. Download. Caritas use cookies for user experience, analytics, personalisation and tracking purposes. By continuing to use this website you agree to our privacy policy. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

WORK WITH US

Work with us. We're looking for people with a real passion for what they do, who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. People stay here because they can see the impact of their work, and are supported to grow and develop their skills. We have opportunities in a variety of fields. Each of our teams provides a range of CARITAS SDGS AND CSTS Caritas SDGs and CSTs. The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and fix climate change by 2030. Explore the SDGs and make connections with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia, Sustainability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural

Understanding.

COVID-19 - CARITAS

In the history of our civilisation, only a few events have managed to cause as much global disruption as COVID-19. Since the first recorded case in December 2019, there have been over 130 million cases of infection and nearly three million deaths worldwide. Currently, people in 223 countries, areas or territories have been affected by the

pandemic.

INTRODUCTION TO CARITAS AUSTRALIA Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

HELP WOMEN IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic violence rates have escalated globally as lockdowns and restrictions on movement have further exposed many women and children already vulnerable to violence and abuse at home. Your generosity today can help reach women and children who are at risk of violence in countries like Timor-Leste and around the world. DONATE NOW.

POVERTY - CARITAS

Poverty is more likely to affect people who live in rural areas. They account for roughly 80% of people who are struggling with poverty. Half of these are children, while women represent a majority in several regions and age groups. That’s why we continually seek justice, alongside ending poverty. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS The dignity of every person, independent of ethnicity, creed, gender, sexuality, age or ability, is the foundation of Catholic Social Teaching. No human being should have their dignity or freedom compromised. Poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice make it CARITAS SDGS AND CSTS Caritas SDGs and CSTs. The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and fix climate change by 2030. Explore the SDGs and make connections with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia, Sustainability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural

Understanding.

CASE STUDY - ARSAD (INDONESIA) - SECONDARY Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CASE STUDY - JAMILA (BANGLADESH) - SECONDARY Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CASE STUDY - OLIVA (TANZANIA) - SECONDARY Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CARITAS AUSTRALIAABOUT USLEARNACTDONATEWHERE WE WORKBANGLADESH Caritas Australia is Hope in Action. As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development

programs.

COVID-19 - CARITAS

In the history of our civilisation, only a few events have managed to cause as much global disruption as COVID-19. Since the first recorded case in December 2019, there have been over 130 million cases of infection and nearly three million deaths worldwide. Currently, people in 223 countries, areas or territories have been affected by the

pandemic.

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Catholic Social Teaching. Our work is informed by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which guide us in all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual. With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the

principles of

ANNUAL REPORTS

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. INDIA COVID-19 APPEAL India is currently facing a COVID-19 catastrophe, with a staggering jump in the number of deaths and new cases.. Hospital beds are overwhelmed across the country, with oxygen supplies at critically low

levels.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Climate justice is a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than a purely environmental or physical one. Whilst we are all impacted by the effects of climate change, the impact is especially severe for people living in extreme poverty.

Climate change is

PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Pdf 3.8 MB. Download. Caritas use cookies for user experience, analytics, personalisation and tracking purposes. By continuing to use this website you agree to our privacy policy. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

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Work with us. We're looking for people with a real passion for what they do, who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. People stay here because they can see the impact of their work, and are supported to grow and develop their skills. We have opportunities in a variety of fields. Each of our teams provides a range of CARITAS SDGS AND CSTS Caritas SDGs and CSTs. The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and fix climate change by 2030. Explore the SDGs and make connections with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia, Sustainability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural

Understanding.

CARITAS AUSTRALIAABOUT USLEARNACTDONATEWHERE WE WORKBANGLADESH Caritas Australia is Hope in Action. As the international aid and development agency of the Australian Catholic Church, we are driven by social justice and the dignity of every person. We work with local communities in Australia and overseas, listening to concerns, assessing needs and working with partners on locally-led development

programs.

COVID-19 - CARITAS

In the history of our civilisation, only a few events have managed to cause as much global disruption as COVID-19. Since the first recorded case in December 2019, there have been over 130 million cases of infection and nearly three million deaths worldwide. Currently, people in 223 countries, areas or territories have been affected by the

pandemic.

CST TOOLKIT

Catholic Social Teaching. Our work is informed by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which guide us in all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual. With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the

principles of

ANNUAL REPORTS

Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. INDIA COVID-19 APPEAL India is currently facing a COVID-19 catastrophe, with a staggering jump in the number of deaths and new cases.. Hospital beds are overwhelmed across the country, with oxygen supplies at critically low

levels.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Climate justice is a term used to frame climate change as an ethical and political issue, rather than a purely environmental or physical one. Whilst we are all impacted by the effects of climate change, the impact is especially severe for people living in extreme poverty.

Climate change is

PROJECT COMPASSION 2021 Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Project Compassion 2021 - School's Guide. Pdf 3.8 MB. Download. Caritas use cookies for user experience, analytics, personalisation and tracking purposes. By continuing to use this website you agree to our privacy policy. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

WORK WITH US

Work with us. We're looking for people with a real passion for what they do, who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. People stay here because they can see the impact of their work, and are supported to grow and develop their skills. We have opportunities in a variety of fields. Each of our teams provides a range of CARITAS SDGS AND CSTS Caritas SDGs and CSTs. The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and fix climate change by 2030. Explore the SDGs and make connections with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia, Sustainability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural

Understanding.

COVID-19 - CARITAS

In the history of our civilisation, only a few events have managed to cause as much global disruption as COVID-19. Since the first recorded case in December 2019, there have been over 130 million cases of infection and nearly three million deaths worldwide. Currently, people in 223 countries, areas or territories have been affected by the

pandemic.

INTRODUCTION TO CARITAS AUSTRALIA Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS Our changing environment prompts us to stop and think about how we live on our planet. We are called to respond and to adopt new ways of living as Pope Francis highlights in his encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. It is the world’s poorest communities

who are affected by

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Poverty is more likely to affect people who live in rural areas. They account for roughly 80% of people who are struggling with poverty. Half of these are children, while women represent a majority in several regions and age groups. That’s why we continually seek justice, alongside ending poverty. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS The dignity of every person, independent of ethnicity, creed, gender, sexuality, age or ability, is the foundation of Catholic Social Teaching. No human being should have their dignity or freedom compromised. Poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice make it CARITAS SDGS AND CSTS Caritas SDGs and CSTs. The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and fix climate change by 2030. Explore the SDGs and make connections with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Asia and Australia's Engagement with Asia, Sustainability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural

Understanding.

CASE STUDY - ARSAD (INDONESIA) - SECONDARY Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CASE STUDY - JAMILA (BANGLADESH) - SECONDARY Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. CASE STUDY - OLIVA (TANZANIA) - SECONDARY Caritas Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land, past and present, on which all our offices are located. Caritas Australia is the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia.

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