From humble beginnings in 1897 Germany, Caritas, named after a Latin word meaning love and compassion, grew to become one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies. The Catholic Agency for Aid and Development, Caritas began in Australia in 1964. And many people, then and now, feel that supporting Caritas is a great way to reach out to people in need.
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Every day, Caritas Australia and local partners are supporting people in need around the world. They are assisting them to break free from the cycle of poverty, regardless of their ethnicity, political beliefs, gender or religion. Their work includes:
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