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International humanitarian standards should guide NZ
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 11:31 am | Caritas
New Zealand provisions for civil defence and emergency responses need to reflect internationally agreed Sphere guidelines for humanitarian responses. More >>
Caritas says the time to act on climate change is now
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 4:22 pm | Caritas
Urgent action must be taken to help communities in Oceania cope with the serious consequences of climate change and environmental degradation, many of whom have been struggling with these issues for more than a decade. This is one of the main findings ... More >>
Caritas welcomes Government decision on refugee quota
Wednesday, 9 September 2015, 4:01 pm | Caritas
Caritas welcomes Government decision on refugee quota The Government's move to increase the number of refugees allowed into the country in the face of a public outcry has been welcomed by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand as necessary when considering the scale ... More >>
Caritas Aotearoa NZ to provide Gaza humanitarian aid
Friday, 25 July 2014, 2:38 pm | Caritas
Caritas Jerusalem is providing medical assistance, food and other necessities to the thousands of vulnerable people affected by the escalating conflict in Gaza, and Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is contributing an initial $20,000 to support the humanitarian ... More >>
Caritas pledges $40,000 to Tonga in wake of Tropical Cyclone
Monday, 13 January 2014, 12:06 pm | Caritas
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged $40,000 in support of Caritas Tonga’s response to Tropical Cyclone Ian, which caused extensive destruction in the Northern Ha’apai islands on Saturday. More >>
Caritas launches Philippines Appeal – initial $100,000
Monday, 11 November 2013, 5:22 pm | Caritas
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has launched an Appeal and will contribute at least NZ$100,000 to relief efforts in the Philippines following the deadly impact of super-Typhoon Haiyan on 8 November. More >>
Youth encouraged to walk in someone else’s shoes
Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 4:42 pm | Caritas
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is launching a new annual fundraising event, the Caritas Challenge , aimed at schools and youth groups. It offers hands-on, informative and fun experiences to create solidarity with those living with poverty or injustice. ... More >>
Caritas pledges $100,000 to Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Monday, 8 July 2013, 6:15 pm | Caritas
As the war in Syria deepens and people continue to flee across borders, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged NZ$100,000 towards supporting refugees in Lebanon. Donations continue to be accepted from the public. More >>
Emotional support programme for Christchurch children
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 3:35 pm | Caritas
As aftershocks continue, training begins tomorrow (Wednesday 15 June) in Christchurch for a programme helping children and teenagers deal with the emotional impact of the February and ongoing earthquakes. More >>
Samoa: threat of disease grows
Sunday, 4 October 2009, 4:05 pm | Caritas
“When you see flatbed trucks coming into the town with dead bodies on the back… I mean I’ve seen this on television before in different parts of the world, but I never expected to see it here in my lifetime in Samoa”, says Peter Bendinelli, ... More >>
Reconciliation Foreshadowed in Foreshore report
Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 9:53 am | Caritas
Catholic social justice agency Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes the Ministerial Review Panel’s Foreshore and Seabed Review report as a practical and pragmatic approach to one of the most divisive issues of recent years, which gives an opportunity ... More >>
Don’t contract out punishment Caritas says
Wednesday, 1 July 2009, 4:51 pm | Caritas
Management of prisons should not be contracted out, Catholic social justice agency Caritas told Parliament’s Law and Order Select Committee today. More >>
Caritas seeks openness and answers
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 9:35 am | Caritas
Catholic social justice and overseas aid agency Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has asked Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully to open up his review of New Zealand’s overseas aid to public scrutiny, and to keep a strong focus on poverty elimination. ... More >>
Caritas Medical Centre Destroyed In Gaza
Wednesday, 14 January 2009, 3:31 pm | Caritas
Catholic humanitarian agency Caritas is working under desperate and dangerous circumstances in Gaza. The crisis in Gaza has been brought home very directly to Caritas following the destruction of a Caritas Jerusalem medical clinic last Friday during an Israeli ... More >>
Caritas NZ grants $10,000 to Indian flood relief
Monday, 8 September 2008, 4:35 pm | Caritas
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged $10,000 to flood relief in northeast India, where 2.5 million people are estimated homeless. More >>
Darfur Camp Attack Hinders Aid Operations
Friday, 29 August 2008, 10:37 am | Caritas
The New Zealander heading one of the largest relief operations in south and west Darfur says a security clampdown following a Sudanese armed forces attack on a camp in south Darfur is hindering his operation. More >>
Plight of the Poorest Unclear - Caritas
Thursday, 28 August 2008, 12:55 am | Caritas
Despite a reduction in overall inequality indicated by the Government's latest Social Report, Catholic social justice agency Caritas remains concerned about social outcomes for the poorest 10 per cent of New Zealanders. More >>
Caritas appeals for $8.2 million to Myanmar relief
Friday, 30 May 2008, 5:27 pm | Caritas
The head of the Catholic Church in Myanmar says aid is getting through to survivors of Cyclone Nargis. The Caritas international aid network has appealed for $8.2 million for the first three months of the emergency response. More >>
Caritas accepting donations towards Cyclone Nargis
Thursday, 8 May 2008, 9:34 am | Caritas
Catholic humanitarian agency Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is accepting donations towards relief in Burma/Myanmar where cyclone Nargis has killed at least 22,500 people, with over 40,000 still missing. More >>
Caritas warns on international food crisis
Tuesday, 15 April 2008, 9:12 am | Caritas
Sydney, 15 April 2008. Caritas Australia has warned the spiralling cost of food will exacerbate global malnutrition already affecting over 820 million people in developing countries. More >>
