Why is caritas australia needed

Explore some of the key issues that cause inequality and poverty. What we do. Responding to emergencies such as the Beirut explosions, or typhoons and flooding in South East Asia. Implementing Disaster Risk Reduction strategies, particularly in the Pacific Islands, where local communities are experiencing rising sea levels due to climate page.

Helping rural communities with sustainable agricultural practices, such as the Farmer Field School in Nepal. Building water catchments, so communities have access to fresh, clean water and are able to grow crops.

Working together for justice and dignity. Walking together in hope. Building together a thriving future for all. Become a Caritas Neighbour and help provide ongoing support to vulnerable communities around the world.

Include a gift in your Will to create a legacy of support that can help communities for generations to come. For more than 55 years, Caritas Australia has been working with vulnerable communities around the world to forge a path out of poverty. We connect young Australians in Catholic schools with the Caritas Australia mission to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. Our engagement team produces extensive educational and creative online resources for teachers and students.

We believe a better world is possible. We work alongside communities to tackle the root causes of poverty through development, relief and advocacy work.

Caritas Australia is the Catholic Church's agency for international aid and development. It aims to work and stand in solidarity with communities suffering from poverty and disadvantage. Caritas Australia gives expression to the Gospel imperative to pursue justice and bring freedom to the poor and oppressed, while proclaiming their human dignity.

Hospitals and health Bioethics Family and life Social justice. Caritas Australia belongs to the international network Caritas Internationalis which is one of the largest aid and development agencies in the world. It comprises a network of Catholic relief aid, development and social service organisations working to build a better world in over countries and territories.

Author: Archdiocese of Brisbane.