Current crises
We are currently present in more than 60 crises worldwide, addressing both sudden emergencies and protracted challenges.
Latest updates from Caritas
As Ukraine enters its fifth year of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, Fr Vyacheslav Grynevych, SAC Executive Director of Caritas Spes Ukraine, holds little hope for a swift end to the conflict. In this recent interview, his words carry the weight of four years of war, shaped by many stories of
Tetiana Stawnychy, President of Caritas Ukraine, on civilian losses, the housing crisis and adapting humanitarian aid with no peace in sight. Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war shows no signs of de-escalation. Attacks on civilian areas continue across the country, infrastructure remains a central target, and the humanitarian consequences
Four years into Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as millions of civilians and people living in vulnerable conditions face the coldest winter in recent times without heating. Due to the relentless military attacks on civilian infrastructure, humanitarian needs are rapidly rising across the country. Caritas’ response is led by […]
Since the late 1980s, Caritas Internationalis has been at the forefront of the global response to HIV and AIDS, shaping approaches that combine medical care, advocacy and accompaniment. Few people have lived this history as directly as Monsignor Robert Vitillo, one of the most experienced faith-based experts on HIV worldwide. In this interview, Monsignor Vitillo […]
Latest updates from Caritas
As Ukraine enters its fifth year of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, Fr Vyacheslav Grynevych, SAC Executive Director of Caritas Spes Ukraine, holds little hope for a swift end to the conflict. In this recent interview, his words carry the weight of four years of war, shaped by many stories of
Tetiana Stawnychy, President of Caritas Ukraine, on civilian losses, the housing crisis and adapting humanitarian aid with no peace in sight. Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war shows no signs of de-escalation. Attacks on civilian areas continue across the country, infrastructure remains a central target, and the humanitarian consequences
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Four years into Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as millions of civilians and people living in vulnerable conditions face the coldest winter in recent times without heating. Due to the relentless military attacks on civilian infrastructure, humanitarian needs are rapidly rising across the country. Caritas’ response is led by
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In every corner of the world, Caritas staff and volunteers embody love, compassion, and solidarity. They are our “everyday saints,” ordinary people whose extraordinary love transforms lives.
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Caritas works in all regions of the world
The Caritas Confederation is one of the world’s largest humanitarian and development networks. Its members respond to emergencies caused by both natural disasters and human actions.
