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About Caritas
Caritas Internationalis is confederation of over 160 members who are working at the grassroots in almost every country of the world. When a crisis hits, Caritas is already on the ground. The diverse members give us our strength – from small groups of volunteers to some of the biggest global charities. Inspired by Catholic faith, Caritas is the helping hand of the Church – reaching out to the poor, vulnerable and excluded, regardless of race or religion, to build a world based on justice and fraternal love.
Caritas Internationalis has its headquarters in Rome – co-ordinating emergency operations, formulating development policy and advocating for a better world for everyone. All national Caritas organisations are members of their own regional Caritas networks and the international confederation.
From the founding of the first Caritas in Germany in 1897, to the setting up of Caritas Internationalis in 1951, until today, Caritas has a rich history of listening respectfully to the suffering of the poor and giving them the tools to transform their own lives. The deep moral and spiritual principles of dignity, justice, solidarity and stewardship still guide Caritas today.
Caritas's Posts
Caritas 9 months ago
Our consumption“A world of exacerbated consumption is at the same time a world which mistreats life in all its forms” —... Read More
Caritas 9 months ago
CARITAS: USAID, WFP FOOD AID SUSPENSION IN ETHIOPIA IS ‘NEITHER HUMANE NOR MORAL’Caritas Internationalis joins the appeal of His Eminence Cardinal Berhaneyesus, Rev. Kes Yonas, Patriarch Abune Mathias, and Rev. Bishop Tesfaselassie... Read More
Caritas 10 months ago
Our water“Access to safe drinkable water is a basic and universal human right” — Laudato si’ (30) We have a moral... Read More
Caritas 10 months ago
Kakhovka Dam, 17.000 in Ukraine affected by the floodingWith the explosion that happened on Kakhovka Dam and the consequent flooding, what we’re seeing today is that the flow... Read More
Caritas 10 months ago
Kakhovka Dam, 17.000 people in Ukraine affected by the floodingWith the explosion that happened on Kakhovka Dam and the consequent flooding, what we’re seeing today is that the flow... Read More
Caritas 10 months ago
WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2023 – CARITAS WELCOMES, PROTECTS, AND INTEGRATESOn World Refugee Day (June 20) Caritas Internationalis wants to highlight the strength and courage of millions of people worldwide... Read More
Caritas 10 months ago
CARITAS RESPONDS TO HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN SOUTHERN UKRAINE FOLLOWING DAM COLLAPSEA week after the devastating destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Khersonska Oblast, the Caritas humanitarian aid programs in southern... Read More
Caritas 10 months ago
AUXILIARY BISHOP OF KHARTOUM“Everybody is trying to leave Khartoum because practically no one is sure of his remaining there and being safe. And... Read More
Caritas 11 months ago
Ukraine. This war shook the world, and the world responded“…On February 21, 2022, we gathered for a family dinner and discussed the actions of each family member: how to... Read More
Caritas 11 months ago
The new Secretary General has been sworn in, and Caritas Internationalis returns to ordinary governanceOn Tuesday (May 30) Alistair Dutton was sworn in as Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis by the Prefect of the... Read More