What has Caritas done in Australia?
We have been committed to tackling poverty and inequality in Australia and overseas since 1964. When a crisis hits, we work hand-in-hand with local communities and churches to bring aid and relief to people whose lives have been devastated by natural disaster or conflict.
When did Caritas start in Australia?
1964
Caritas began in Australia in 1962 as the Catholic Church Relief Fund (CCRF), which became the Catholic Overseas Relief Committee in 1964. In 1996 the agency became Caritas Australia. The word Caritas comes from Latin, and means love and compassion.
Why did they start Caritas Australia?
Caritas Australia began in 1964 as the Catholic Overseas Relief Committee (CORC). The focus of the CORC was to distribute funds the Catholic Church had received for overseas relief from the United Nation’s “Freedom from Hunger” campaign.
Who started Caritas?
Lorenz WerthmannCaritas Internationalis / FounderLorenz Werthmann was a German Roman Catholic priest and social worker. He was the founder and first president of the German Caritas. Wikipedia
How many people has Caritas helped in Australia?
Thanks to your generous support, in 2019-20 Caritas Australia reached 3.6 million people worldwide including Australia. Through 73 partnerships, we supported 45 long-term programs in 18 countries. We also increased our assistance to 3.2 million people affected by disaster or conflict in 23 countries.
What is Caritas named after?
love and compassion
From humble beginnings in Germany 1897, Lorenz Werthmann founded the first Caritas. The organisation, named after a Latin word meaning love and compassion, grew to become one of the largest aid and development agencies in the world.
How does Caritas raise?
Finance at Caritas It is funded by contributions from member organisations and through private donations. Its finances are reviewed annually by an external auditor and a full annual report is available for download here.
Who is Caritas Australia?
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.
Is Caritas a Catholic?
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.
Where does Caritas Australia work?
Caritas Australia is the international aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Australia, working in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Pacific and in First Australian communities.
What is Caritas Australia?
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.
What does Caritas Australia do to promote social justice?
Caritas Australia staff with School House Captains. Photo credit: Caritas Australia. 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. Why global social justice?
What makes Caritas unique?
Strong roots, positive leadership and clear financial management make Caritas a major force for good. We take our responsibilities to our beneficiaries, donors and supporters very seriously. This is the way Caritas is run.
How long has Caritas been in business?
Caritas works with compassion and professionalism to respond to emergencies, promote development and advocate for a fair and just world. Our Roots. Over 60 years, Caritas has grown from humble beginnings to a million-strong cause, transforming the lives of the poor. View Caritas’ history here.