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Sister Francyska’s Mission: psychological support amid conflict In Ukraine, the ongoing war has left deep emotional and psychological wounds alongside widespread devastation. Through Caritas-Spes Ukraine, Sister Francyska Tumanevych provides psychological support to people affected by loss, displacement, and prolonged uncertainty. “What keeps me going is witnessing how even a small act of kindness can restore […]
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Love Apinya Tajit’s Mission: Walking with the Forgotten at Sea Along the shores and ports of Thailand, where the sea brings both livelihood and danger, Apinya Tajit carries the Samaritan spirit to those the world often overlooks. As Deputy National Director of Stella Maris Thailand, under Caritas Thailand, Apinya has spent more […]
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Love Walking with Families on the Move At Christmas, we remember a family on the move.Mary and Joseph, carrying a new life, were forced to travel to Bethlehem even though the travel could be perilous for Mary’s pregnancy. They journeyed in uncertainty, seeking safety, shelter, and dignity — relying on the kindness […]
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Love Mayalène Lavigne-Martel’s Mission: Amplifying the Voices of Those Too Often Unheard Since 2011, Mayalène Lavigne-Martel has worked with Development and Peace (Caritas Canada), bringing together solidarity and creativity to support communities in the Global South and inspire people across Canada to act for justice. As a Campaign Coordinator, her role is […]
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Love Eddy and Lulu’s Mission: Walking with Those the World Overlooks Across the Democratic Republic of Congo, where hope can feel fragile and many are left behind, two Caritas workers – Eddy Yamwenziyo Mutumayi of Caritas Goma and Lulu Mireille Mitshabu of Caritas Australia – embody the quiet strength of love in […]
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Love Sir Samuel Zan Akologo’s mission: Giving power to the people Across Ghana and beyond, Sir Samuel Zan Akologo dedicated his life to transforming faith into action, and belief into justice. A tireless advocate who spent his life advancing justice through interfaith organising, Zan brought this commitment to Caritas Ghana to challenge […]
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Love Kalitara Biswas’ Mission: Standing Beside Communities on the Frontlines of Climate Change In the coastal districts of Khulna and Satkhira, in Bangladesh, where rising seas invade farmland, storms strike with little warning, and families rebuild their lives again and again—Kalitara Biswas walks from home to home, carrying courage, knowledge, and hope. […]
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Love Sr Hannan Kuku’s Mission: Bringing Hope to Neglected Communities Across Sudan’s conflict-affected regions, where poverty and displacement have uprooted millions, Sr Hannan Yousif Abdalla Kuku and her team at Caritas Sudan bring compassion to places where help rarely arrives. From the remote hills of South Kordofan to the parishes of Khartoum, […]
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Love Asia Abu Shomar’s Mission: Caring with Courage in Gaza In Gaza, where destruction and fear have become part of daily life, Asia Abu Shomar continues to serve her community with unwavering compassion. A nurse, midwife, and paramedic at Caritas Jerusalem’s Al Qarara Medical Point in Khan Younis since 2003, Asia embodies […]
