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» 05.03.12 - Three top Catholic charities and their networks in Europe and the world meet to set agenda
The heads of the three largest Catholic charities and networks in Europe and in the world held their first yearly meeting last week. Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Europa and CIDSE met to strengthen ties in what they hoped was the first of a series of future annual meetings.
The heads of the three largest Catholic charities and networks in Europe and in the world held their first yearly meeting last week. Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Europa and CIDSE met to strengthen ties in what they hoped was the first of a series of future annual meetings.
» 02.03.12 - CSAN responds to UK bills to defend vulnerable
Caritas Social Action Network is visiting a diocese each month to improve social justice in England and Wales.
Caritas Social Action Network is visiting a diocese each month to improve social justice in England and Wales.
» 30.01.12 - Improving Conditions for Caritas in Belarus
The conditions for Caritas Belarus have improved over the last years, resulting in additional projects for people in need in the country. Last week Caritas Belarus organised a Partnership Conference, attended by delegates from several European Caritas organisations.
The conditions for Caritas Belarus have improved over the last years, resulting in additional projects for people in need in the country. Last week Caritas Belarus organised a Partnership Conference, attended by delegates from several European Caritas organisations.
» 13.12.11 - Caritas Issues Shadow Report on Implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy
National Reform Programmes must pursue an integrated approach that includes both economic and social dimensions to tackle more efficiently poverty and social exclusion in Europe.
National Reform Programmes must pursue an integrated approach that includes both economic and social dimensions to tackle more efficiently poverty and social exclusion in Europe.
» 28.10.11 - Caritas Europa looks back at own history
Historical visit of Fr. Letsch and Mr. de Brandt to Caritas Europa, two men emblematic of what Caritas Europa is today. Call for contributions to remember the history of the network
Historical visit of Fr. Letsch and Mr. de Brandt to Caritas Europa, two men emblematic of what Caritas Europa is today. Call for contributions to remember the history of the network
» 20.10.11 - Humanitarian principles must remain the backbone of humanitarian aid
Caritas Europa releases report on the European consensus on humanitarian aid and humanitarian principles, and calls on the EU to maintain the principles in the core of humanitarian actions
Caritas Europa releases report on the European consensus on humanitarian aid and humanitarian principles, and calls on the EU to maintain the principles in the core of humanitarian actions
» 17.10.11 - Every day is an International Day against Poverty
Pre-crisis figures show almost 84 million poor in Europe, but we know that today’s figures would reveal a far worse scenario. More than ever, poverty calls us to ACT NOW!
Pre-crisis figures show almost 84 million poor in Europe, but we know that today’s figures would reveal a far worse scenario. More than ever, poverty calls us to ACT NOW!
» 01.07.11 - Caritas Europa Renews Membership of EU Leading Communication Platform
The renewal this membership brings about new communication opportunities for all Caritas in Europe
The renewal this membership brings about new communication opportunities for all Caritas in Europe
» 27.06.11 - Dag Albert Bårnes appointed Acting Secretary General of Caritas Norway
Caritas Norway's former Secretary General, Ms. Kari-Mette Edem retired beginning of June. Her replacement, Ms. Rubiano Skretteberg will not start in the position until 1 August 2011. Meanwhile, Mr. Bårnes is ensuring a smooth transition period and guarantee the continuity of the work of the organisation
Caritas Norway's former Secretary General, Ms. Kari-Mette Edem retired beginning of June. Her replacement, Ms. Rubiano Skretteberg will not start in the position until 1 August 2011. Meanwhile, Mr. Bårnes is ensuring a smooth transition period and guarantee the continuity of the work of the organisation
» 20.06.11 - Michel Roy: The Caritas network is unique
The former Advocacy Director of Secours Catholique and newly elected Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, Michel Roy tells Caritas Europa about his new role and his plans for the future [Inteview conductedi n French]
The former Advocacy Director of Secours Catholique and newly elected Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, Michel Roy tells Caritas Europa about his new role and his plans for the future [Inteview conductedi n French]
» 27.05.11 - Sweden and Monaco join Caritas Europa
Caritas Europa's International Policy and Advocacy Working Group President, Michel Roy appointed Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis
Caritas Europa's International Policy and Advocacy Working Group President, Michel Roy appointed Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis
» 23.05.11 - New Strategic Framework for Caritas Europa
The 45 member organisations of Caritas Europa approved a new Strategic Framework for a ten years period from 2011 to 2020 at their annual regional conference in Rome on 21 May 2011
The 45 member organisations of Caritas Europa approved a new Strategic Framework for a ten years period from 2011 to 2020 at their annual regional conference in Rome on 21 May 2011
» 08.04.11 - Caritas Stories - Maryam: Caritas' reaction to Azerbaijan’s shattered educational system
Kateřina Zezulková, from Caritas Czech Republic, has visited the Caritas Azerbaijan education centre Maryam. A haven of hope for hundreds of kids to be properly educated without depending on a "fat wallet"
Kateřina Zezulková, from Caritas Czech Republic, has visited the Caritas Azerbaijan education centre Maryam. A haven of hope for hundreds of kids to be properly educated without depending on a "fat wallet"
» 08.10.10 - South Sudan needs support from International Community to prevent humanitarian disaster
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan is touring Europe to raise awareness of the dangers that South Sudan is facing in the run-up to next January's pivotal independence referendum
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan is touring Europe to raise awareness of the dangers that South Sudan is facing in the run-up to next January's pivotal independence referendum
» 01.10.10 - Caritas Europa steps into a new era under the lead of its new Secretary General Jorge Nuño Mayer
Officially confirmed by the Caritas Europa Regional Conference last June, Mr. Nuño Mayer becomes today the first Spaniard to take the reins at the Secretariat of Caritas Europa.
Officially confirmed by the Caritas Europa Regional Conference last June, Mr. Nuño Mayer becomes today the first Spaniard to take the reins at the Secretariat of Caritas Europa.
» 08.07.10 - Belgian EU Presidency sets fight on poverty in Europe as a key priority
Caritas Europa welcomes this orientation and remains hopeful it will not mean the non-fulfillment of earlier pledges to fight poverty globally
Caritas Europa welcomes this orientation and remains hopeful it will not mean the non-fulfillment of earlier pledges to fight poverty globally
» 02.07.10 - High Expectations on the Belgian EU Presidency
Caritas Europa welcomes Belgium's plans to push forward an ambitious social agenda for Europe
Caritas Europa welcomes Belgium's plans to push forward an ambitious social agenda for Europe
» 24.06.10 - Yes to an EU Framework Directive on Minimum Income
Caritas Europa urges European Parliament's Committee for Employment and Social Affairs to support an amendment calling for such a framework directive as it would allow for a lasting and concrete legacy to the EY2010 for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
Caritas Europa urges European Parliament's Committee for Employment and Social Affairs to support an amendment calling for such a framework directive as it would allow for a lasting and concrete legacy to the EY2010 for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
» 16.06.10 - The Right to Food should Prevail over Commercial and Geo-political Interests
Caritas Europa sends letter to Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Dacian Cioloş on food security in developing countries
Caritas Europa sends letter to Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Dacian Cioloş on food security in developing countries
» 11.06.10 - Caritas Europa asks MEPs to support its recommendations on MDGs at Plenary vote in Strasbourg
MEPs' vote to come out a couple of days before the European Council Summit of 17-18 June where the EU will adopt its common position ahead of the pivotal forthcoming UN High-level Meeting on MDGs next September
MEPs' vote to come out a couple of days before the European Council Summit of 17-18 June where the EU will adopt its common position ahead of the pivotal forthcoming UN High-level Meeting on MDGs next September
» 03.06.10 - Regional Conference 2010: Erny Gillen re-elected as President, Jorge Nuño Mayer will be the next Secretary General of Caritas Europa
Caritas's Regional Conference elects Caritas Europa's leaders for the next four years in Madrid.
Caritas's Regional Conference elects Caritas Europa's leaders for the next four years in Madrid.
» 06.05.10 - Caritas Europa Annual Meeting on Communications and Fundraising held in Vienna
Since its first edition in 2004, the popularity of this event has been steadily growing as it offers an excellent opportunity to media and fundraising officers across the Caritas Europa network to meet and exchange experiences
Since its first edition in 2004, the popularity of this event has been steadily growing as it offers an excellent opportunity to media and fundraising officers across the Caritas Europa network to meet and exchange experiences
» 25.03.10 - Caritas Europa tells new Commissioners about its priorities
Starting with Commissioner Reding and Commissioner Malmström, Caritas Europa is contacting a series of Commissioners holding portfolios covering the network's main fields of activity
Starting with Commissioner Reding and Commissioner Malmström, Caritas Europa is contacting a series of Commissioners holding portfolios covering the network's main fields of activity
» 08.03.10 - International Women's Day: Caritas call for a greater inclusion of domestic workers
For the modern day slave, her shackles are not made of metal but of psychological, physical and sexual exploitation. Domestic work in countries across the world is mostly done by women and in particular by migrant women
For the modern day slave, her shackles are not made of metal but of psychological, physical and sexual exploitation. Domestic work in countries across the world is mostly done by women and in particular by migrant women
» 19.02.10 - Meeting Cabinet of European Parliament President
Caritas Europa meets the Head of Cabinet of the Euopean Parliament President, Mr. Jerzy Buzek to convey recommendations on key EU policy issues
Caritas Europa meets the Head of Cabinet of the Euopean Parliament President, Mr. Jerzy Buzek to convey recommendations on key EU policy issues
» 28.01.10 - Zero Poverty Act Now campaign launched at the European Parliament
Caritas Europa made a powerful plea to end the scandal of poverty yesterday with the official launch of its Zero Poverty campaign, which was attended by a large number of MEPs and representatives of civil society
Caritas Europa made a powerful plea to end the scandal of poverty yesterday with the official launch of its Zero Poverty campaign, which was attended by a large number of MEPs and representatives of civil society
» 21.12.09 - Launch of the Zero Poverty Act Now campaign: Programme available
The event will take place on 27 January 2010 at the European Parliament from 12:00 to 14:00 hosted by MEP Elisabeth Schroedter. Caritas Europa President Erny Gillen will give an introduction to the campaign followed by a presentation of the new Caritas Europa Poverty Paper: Poverty Among Us
The event will take place on 27 January 2010 at the European Parliament from 12:00 to 14:00 hosted by MEP Elisabeth Schroedter. Caritas Europa President Erny Gillen will give an introduction to the campaign followed by a presentation of the new Caritas Europa Poverty Paper: Poverty Among Us
» 01.12.09 - Supporting people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS
Today, the 1 December, is World AIDS Day, a day which serves to focus attention on what everyone can do to support the estimated 33.4 million people currently living with HIV/AIDS
Today, the 1 December, is World AIDS Day, a day which serves to focus attention on what everyone can do to support the estimated 33.4 million people currently living with HIV/AIDS
» 19.10.09 - Plea for more civil dialogue and social responsibility
Ukraine's first lady Kateryna Yushchenko in talks with Caritas Europa over current challenges to solidarity in Europe
Ukraine's first lady Kateryna Yushchenko in talks with Caritas Europa over current challenges to solidarity in Europe
» 16.10.09 - The means to eradicate poverty are within arm's reach, let's use them!
On the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Caritas Europa remembers the more than one billion people that are living in poverty, while the world never has been as rich nor produced as much food as today
On the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Caritas Europa remembers the more than one billion people that are living in poverty, while the world never has been as rich nor produced as much food as today
» 20.04.09 - Caritas Europa Annual Meeting on Communications and Fundraising held in Brussels
Since its first edition in 2004, the popularity of this event has been steadily growing. The gathering offers an excellent opportunity to persons responsible for media and fundraising across the Caritas Europa network to meet and exchange.
Since its first edition in 2004, the popularity of this event has been steadily growing. The gathering offers an excellent opportunity to persons responsible for media and fundraising across the Caritas Europa network to meet and exchange.
» 10.03.09 - Caritas Europa network mobilised to reach European ministers on climate change
Worried about the consequences of not reaching a positive agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (7-18 December), the Caritas Europa network has mobilised to advocate a stronger EU commitment.
Worried about the consequences of not reaching a positive agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (7-18 December), the Caritas Europa network has mobilised to advocate a stronger EU commitment.
» 05.01.09 - Caritas Europa presents its Annual Work Plan 2009
Bringing together the human, technical and financial resources of all the Caritas organisations throughout Europe to promote human development, social justice and sustainable social systems.
Bringing together the human, technical and financial resources of all the Caritas organisations throughout Europe to promote human development, social justice and sustainable social systems.
» 19.12.08 - Meeting the forthcoming Czech EU Presidency on Caritas Europa main activities
In the framework of its traditional advocacy work towards the successively forthcoming holders of the EU Presidency, Caritas Europa met representatives of the future Czech EU Presidency for an informal dialogue on relevant policy issues.
In the framework of its traditional advocacy work towards the successively forthcoming holders of the EU Presidency, Caritas Europa met representatives of the future Czech EU Presidency for an informal dialogue on relevant policy issues.
» 08.12.08 - Caritas Europa discuss migration and asylum with forthcoming Czech EU Presidency
A Caritas Europa delegation is meeting today the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Director of the Department of Asylum and Migration Policy, Mr Tomas Haisman at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Prague.
A Caritas Europa delegation is meeting today the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Director of the Department of Asylum and Migration Policy, Mr Tomas Haisman at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Prague.
» 12.06.08 - Caritas Europa signs Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft
Caritas Europa and Microsoft, worldwide leader in software services have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MOU’) that aims to establish a close collaboration in the area of information technology.
Caritas Europa and Microsoft, worldwide leader in software services have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MOU’) that aims to establish a close collaboration in the area of information technology.
» 09.06.08 - Global attention on new report from Caritas Europa partner
Caritas Europa partner, the Von Hugel Institute of the University of Cambridge, launches today a new report that has already attracted global attention.
Caritas Europa partner, the Von Hugel Institute of the University of Cambridge, launches today a new report that has already attracted global attention.
» 09.06.08 - Annual Meeting on Communications and Fundraising 2008 to be held in Zagreb
Caritas Europa held its Annual Meeting on Communications and Fundraising in Zagreb on 5-6 June 2008. The event was co-organised and hosted by Caritas Croatia.
Caritas Europa held its Annual Meeting on Communications and Fundraising in Zagreb on 5-6 June 2008. The event was co-organised and hosted by Caritas Croatia.
» 17.03.08 - Caritas Europa provides information briefing for forthcoming French EU Presidency
Over the past years, Caritas Europa has gathered broad experience in exchanging with the Member States designated to hold the EU presidency. This exchange aims to present Caritas Europa's positions and recommendations in a dialogue on policy issues that are relevant to the presidency's political agenda.
Over the past years, Caritas Europa has gathered broad experience in exchanging with the Member States designated to hold the EU presidency. This exchange aims to present Caritas Europa's positions and recommendations in a dialogue on policy issues that are relevant to the presidency's political agenda.
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Caritas Europa is the umbrella organisation of the European netwok of 49 Caritas member organisations, working in 46 European countries. It is one of the seven regions of Caritas Internationalis
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