Articles by Caritas Australia

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Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar and Bangladesh

May 23, 2023

Caritas Australia’s partners are on the ground in Myanmar and Bangladesh to provide assistance after Cyclone Mocha tore through the locations.  

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Fears Türkiye-Syria death toll will double in race against time to rescue trapped survivors

February 14, 2023

Rescue teams and aid agencies are in a race against time to rescue survivors across Türkiye and Syria. Australians are being urged to support their efforts by donating to Caritas' earthquake appeal. 

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Caritas agencies respond to catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and war-torn Syria

February 07, 2023

Caritas Turkey and other Caritas agencies are responding to a series of powerful earthquakes in southeast Turkey (officially known as Türkiye) and Syria, where thousands of lives have been lost already and the death toll increases by the hour.

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Storm brewing over Pacific as climate and debt crises collide

October 31, 2022

The Pacific region is currently facing a perfect storm of climate change induced disasters and skyrocketing debt burdens. The Pacific Islands region is at the frontline of global climate change, and our neighbours across the region are facing rising sea levels, and more frequent and extreme weather events than ever before.

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Caritas Australia responds to devastating floods in Pakistan

September 14, 2022

Caritas Australia’s partners are responding to the devastating floods in Pakistan that have left a trail of destruction across the country, claiming the lives of more than 1,100 people.

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Caritas Australia launches appeal to address hunger

August 01, 2022

Drought and conflict in the Horn of Africa have left over 18 million people facing severe hunger.

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