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» 30.04.13 - Humanitarian Aid: Procurements and logistics are key strategic tools
Caritas Europa Working Group on Humanitarian Aid strengthens intra-network coordination and deepens members´ knowledge on Procurements and Logistics as key strategic tools to achieve economies of scale and coordination among members.
Caritas Europa Working Group on Humanitarian Aid strengthens intra-network coordination and deepens members´ knowledge on Procurements and Logistics as key strategic tools to achieve economies of scale and coordination among members.
» 30.10.12 - Ten Caritas organisations join forces to strengthen responsiveness in emergency crisis
Caritas experts for emergency response from Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Turkey coordinate their techniques and develop inputs by Caritas Europa and Caritas Internationalis.
Caritas experts for emergency response from Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Turkey coordinate their techniques and develop inputs by Caritas Europa and Caritas Internationalis.
» 17.08.12 - Caritas Europa Welcomes UN’s “I Was Here” Campaign on World Humanitarian Aid 2012
This Sunday 19 August is the World Humanitarian Aid Day. On this occasion, Caritas Europa wants to salute thank all humanitarian aid workers across the planet for their commitment and generosity to mankind.
This Sunday 19 August is the World Humanitarian Aid Day. On this occasion, Caritas Europa wants to salute thank all humanitarian aid workers across the planet for their commitment and generosity to mankind.
» 26.07.12 - Caritas to help Russia’s flood survivors
Russia’s worst flood disaster in recent history has killed over 150 people—some in their sleep—and ruined the property of over 30,000. On a recent fact-finding mission to affected areas in southern Russia, Caritas Saratov reports the scale of the damage as huge. Caritas is preparing a relief programme to help those most in need.
Russia’s worst flood disaster in recent history has killed over 150 people—some in their sleep—and ruined the property of over 30,000. On a recent fact-finding mission to affected areas in southern Russia, Caritas Saratov reports the scale of the damage as huge. Caritas is preparing a relief programme to help those most in need.
» 23.05.12 - Caritas responds to earthquake in Italy
“We’re close to the people in prayer and in particular the families of the victims. We will support the local church in providing aid,” said Caritas Italy’s Director Don Francesco Soddu, who immediately traveled to the affected area.
“We’re close to the people in prayer and in particular the families of the victims. We will support the local church in providing aid,” said Caritas Italy’s Director Don Francesco Soddu, who immediately traveled to the affected area.
» 19.04.12 - Armenia to launch care centre for disabled youth
Construction will start within the next few weeks for a care centre for 100 disabled children.
Construction will start within the next few weeks for a care centre for 100 disabled children.
» 18.04.12 - Open invitation to humanitarian aid debate in Switzerland
Caritas invites you to attend next week’s humanitarian aid discussion. It will take place Thursday morning on 26 April at Rue de Varembé, 1, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Caritas invites you to attend next week’s humanitarian aid discussion. It will take place Thursday morning on 26 April at Rue de Varembé, 1, in Geneva, Switzerland.
» 16.04.12 - Caritas Italy launches new centre for earthquake victims
The centre, which has received over €31 million, will be launched to promote social, cultural and pastoral activities three years after the earthquake killed 309 people. The ‘Madonna, a source of peace’ centre will focus on social projects, reconstruction as well as first aid and emergency services.
The centre, which has received over €31 million, will be launched to promote social, cultural and pastoral activities three years after the earthquake killed 309 people. The ‘Madonna, a source of peace’ centre will focus on social projects, reconstruction as well as first aid and emergency services.
» 13.04.12 - Caritas calls in the Council of the EU for consistency on the implementation of the Consensus on Humanitarian Aid:
“EU humanitarian aid is not a crisis management tool”
Caritas Europa has been invited to the COHAFA of the European Council as an expert organisation to present its report on Humanitarian principles.
Caritas Europa has been invited to the COHAFA of the European Council as an expert organisation to present its report on Humanitarian principles.
» 12.04.12 - Albanian floods help raise solidarity among villagers
Villagers in Pentar showed solidarity in helping store animal food in preparation for future floods. The risk of floods has greatly increased in the area of Dajc in the past two years.
Villagers in Pentar showed solidarity in helping store animal food in preparation for future floods. The risk of floods has greatly increased in the area of Dajc in the past two years.
» 28.03.12 - Ukranians survive freezing temperatures
Caritas Ukraine helped 1,500 people survive the cold after providing food and heating in 12 centres.
Caritas Ukraine helped 1,500 people survive the cold after providing food and heating in 12 centres.
» 20.03.12 - Lebanon needs $1million to help Syrian refugees
Caritas Lebanon is appealing for more donations to help the growing number of Syrian refugees in the country. Over 26,000 are now in the country according to Caritas findings from a research completed last month.
Caritas Lebanon is appealing for more donations to help the growing number of Syrian refugees in the country. Over 26,000 are now in the country according to Caritas findings from a research completed last month.
» 19.03.12 - High poverty risk for single parents in Malta
Minimum wage should go up by 14%, says Caritas Malta.
Minimum wage should go up by 14%, says Caritas Malta.
» 15.03.12 - Syria to receive €350,000 from Caritas Germany
GERMAN charity Caritas International is appealing for a €350,000 donation to Syria. It has already given has already given food, blankets and heaters to 5,000 refugees in Jordan and Lebanon.
GERMAN charity Caritas International is appealing for a €350,000 donation to Syria. It has already given has already given food, blankets and heaters to 5,000 refugees in Jordan and Lebanon.
» 27.02.12 - Winter Emergency Response Activities Shape up in Eastern and South Eastern Europe
Caritas organisations react to severe winter conditions leaving hundreds of thousands isolated in Eastern European villages, without access to food and basic services.
Caritas organisations react to severe winter conditions leaving hundreds of thousands isolated in Eastern European villages, without access to food and basic services.
» 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
» 11.07.11 - Caritas in South Eastern Europe Strengthen their Emergency Capacity
Caritas Romania reconfirmed as chair of the group. A new action plan for a two year programme on emergency response and risk reduction to be issued shortly.
Caritas Romania reconfirmed as chair of the group. A new action plan for a two year programme on emergency response and risk reduction to be issued shortly.
» 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]
» 30.05.11 - Migration Crisis in Italy: people still arriving to Lampedusa while France maintains border blockade
Situation is getting better in Lampedusa, while uncertainty remains in Ventimiglia
Situation is getting better in Lampedusa, while uncertainty remains in Ventimiglia
» 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
» 17.03.11 - Japan Crisis: Caritas Japan visits earthquake-hit Sendai City
Fr Daisuke Narui, Executive Director of Caritas Japan, blogs from Japan and shares his impressions from the field
Fr Daisuke Narui, Executive Director of Caritas Japan, blogs from Japan and shares his impressions from the field
» 14.03.11 - Japan Disaster: Press release from Caritas Japan
Caritas Japan stands in solidarity with all people who were affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Northern part of Japan
Caritas Japan stands in solidarity with all people who were affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Northern part of Japan
» 08.03.11 - Caritas helps disaster prone communities in South Eastern Europe to better tackle the force of nature
Caritas organisations in Romania, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo and Bulgaria are implementing an inter-regional project called “Disaster Risk Reduction in South Eastern Europe”
Caritas organisations in Romania, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo and Bulgaria are implementing an inter-regional project called “Disaster Risk Reduction in South Eastern Europe”
» 11.01.11 - Haiti: One year on
Caritas organisations across Europe are marking one year since a devastating 7.0 earthquake jolted Haiti. Learn more about their actions and commitments
Caritas organisations across Europe are marking one year since a devastating 7.0 earthquake jolted Haiti. Learn more about their actions and commitments
» 16.11.10 - Caritas organisations strengthen communities on disaster risk reduction
Caritas Organisations from Albania, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Romania and Serbia have launched the regional collaboration project “Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction in South-Eastern Europe
Caritas Organisations from Albania, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Romania and Serbia have launched the regional collaboration project “Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction in South-Eastern Europe
» 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
» 20.07.10 - "Haiti government is putting its own interests before the interests of the people"
The president of Caritas Europa, Prof. Erny Gillen, visited the island last week and is critical of the way the government of Haiti is dealing with the post-quake reconstruction process
The president of Caritas Europa, Prof. Erny Gillen, visited the island last week and is critical of the way the government of Haiti is dealing with the post-quake reconstruction process
» 22.06.10 - European Council Summit agreement on MDGs – A step in the right direction
Caritas Europa welcomes EU leaders’ decision to commit to the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals by 2015
Caritas Europa welcomes EU leaders’ decision to commit to the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals by 2015
» 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
» 28.04.10 - Caritas urges EU to meet its commitments to Millennium Development Goals
Caritas has published a new position paper in which it asks the EU to respect its commitment to achieving the Millenium Development Goals by 2015
Caritas has published a new position paper in which it asks the EU to respect its commitment to achieving the Millenium Development Goals by 2015
» 27.04.10 - Caritas Europa, CIDSE and APRODEV produce joint commentary on food security
Caritas Europa, CIDSE and APRODEV have written a joint response to the Commission's recent Communication on Food Security in anticipation of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council meeting (10-11 May).
Caritas Europa, CIDSE and APRODEV have written a joint response to the Commission's recent Communication on Food Security in anticipation of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council meeting (10-11 May).
» 31.03.10 - Haiti: “Thank you Caritas for helping us, our government has abandoned us!”
Caritas staff in Haiti works around the clock to deliver support to the victims in spite of very difficult sanitary, logistic and security conditions
Caritas staff in Haiti works around the clock to deliver support to the victims in spite of very difficult sanitary, logistic and security conditions
» 24.02.10 - Caritas delegation met with MEP Nathalie Griesbeck on Migration and Development
Ms Griesbeck, a member of the Justice and Liberties Committee, was briefed on Caritas’ three main concerns regarding EU policies on migration and development
Ms Griesbeck, a member of the Justice and Liberties Committee, was briefed on Caritas’ three main concerns regarding EU policies on migration and development
» 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
» 12.10.09 - South East Asia terribly hit by series of natural disasters
European Caritas organisations have joined the efforts of the Caritas Confederation to help the victims in the aftermath of the earthquake, the typhoons, and the tsunami that hit the region last week
European Caritas organisations have joined the efforts of the Caritas Confederation to help the victims in the aftermath of the earthquake, the typhoons, and the tsunami that hit the region last week
» 23.09.09 - Update on Caritas' emergency actions in Europe
Three weeks ago, Europe was hit by several small and medium scale emergencies in Albania, Georgia, and Turkey. The Caritas network has reacted immediately to these crises under the coordination of Caritas Europa
Three weeks ago, Europe was hit by several small and medium scale emergencies in Albania, Georgia, and Turkey. The Caritas network has reacted immediately to these crises under the coordination of Caritas Europa
» 24.08.09 - Caritas Europa analyses ECHO's Annual Activity Report 2008
The report draws the attention of the public to what the Commission is doing in response to emergencies, both to natural disasters or man-made conflicts
The report draws the attention of the public to what the Commission is doing in response to emergencies, both to natural disasters or man-made conflicts
» 07.07.09 - Europe, grasp the opportunity for global social justice!
Caritas urges European policy-makers to make a difference for the poor of the world.
Caritas urges European policy-makers to make a difference for the poor of the world.
» 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.
» 28.08.08 - Caritas Poland and Caritas Croatia contribute to relief efforts in Georgia
Caritas Poland and Caritas Croatia respond to the emergency situation in Georgia created by the short but intensive war between Russia and Georgia over the pro-Russian breakaway region of South Ossetia.
Caritas Poland and Caritas Croatia respond to the emergency situation in Georgia created by the short but intensive war between Russia and Georgia over the pro-Russian breakaway region of South Ossetia.
» 19.08.08 - Additional help from European Caritas organisations to war-stricken Caucausus
Further to a first humanitarian aid delivery from the Caritas Internationalis Confederation to assist the victims of the conflict between Russia and Georgia over the breakaway region of South Ossetia, European Caritas organisations are engaging in new economic support to help the local Caritas cope with the needs of the victims.
Further to a first humanitarian aid delivery from the Caritas Internationalis Confederation to assist the victims of the conflict between Russia and Georgia over the breakaway region of South Ossetia, European Caritas organisations are engaging in new economic support to help the local Caritas cope with the needs of the victims.
» 19.08.08 - On the field testimony: Caritas Georgia provides help as amount displaced rises
Testimony from Caritas Georgia - As a result of the hostilities between Russia and Georgia, numerous internally displaced people (IDP) have escaped from the conflict region. Caritas Georgia is committed to their faith and has engaged itself in several emergency actions to cope with their needs.
Testimony from Caritas Georgia - As a result of the hostilities between Russia and Georgia, numerous internally displaced people (IDP) have escaped from the conflict region. Caritas Georgia is committed to their faith and has engaged itself in several emergency actions to cope with their needs.
» 13.08.08 - European Caritas organisations help victims of conflict in Georgia
On the 8th of August, news agencies reported about fights between Russian and Georgian troops over the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia. Promptly following the start of hostilities, several European Caritas organisations took the initiative to allocate important resources to support the relief activities of Caritas Georgia and the local Caritas in North and South Ossetia.
On the 8th of August, news agencies reported about fights between Russian and Georgian troops over the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia. Promptly following the start of hostilities, several European Caritas organisations took the initiative to allocate important resources to support the relief activities of Caritas Georgia and the local Caritas in North and South Ossetia.
» 11.08.08 - Towards an EU Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction in Developing Countries
Further to the Stakeholders Meeting on Disaster Prevention in April 2008, the European Commission – DG Development – launched a public consultation aimed at gathering opinions on disaster risk reduction with the view of informing the development of an EU Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Developing Countries.
Further to the Stakeholders Meeting on Disaster Prevention in April 2008, the European Commission – DG Development – launched a public consultation aimed at gathering opinions on disaster risk reduction with the view of informing the development of an EU Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Developing Countries.
» 30.05.08 - Update on European Caritas organisations reponse to Myanmar emergency
Almost a month after the ravaging passage of cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, aid is still restrained by tight restrictions imposed by the ruling junta. Although visas are being granted more swiftly, red-tape decisions are still impeding foreign aid to be fully operative.
Almost a month after the ravaging passage of cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, aid is still restrained by tight restrictions imposed by the ruling junta. Although visas are being granted more swiftly, red-tape decisions are still impeding foreign aid to be fully operative.
» 19.05.08 - European Caritas organisations support local partner's quake emergency response in China
Several European Caritas organisations are supporting the relief work of local partner Jinde Charities in the aftermath of China quake.
Several European Caritas organisations are supporting the relief work of local partner Jinde Charities in the aftermath of China quake.
» 16.05.08 - European Caritas organisations respond massively to Myanmar emergency
European Caritas organisations have responded massively to the emergency situation in Myanmar. Over one million euro to initial aid distribution has been allocated while more funds are being collected.
European Caritas organisations have responded massively to the emergency situation in Myanmar. Over one million euro to initial aid distribution has been allocated while more funds are being collected.
» 15.04.08 - European Caritas organisations look closely at Zimbabwe crisis
Caritas England and Wales (CAFOD) as well as Caritas Ireland (Trócaire) are very worried over the political uncertainty prevailing in post-election Zimbabwe.
Caritas England and Wales (CAFOD) as well as Caritas Ireland (Trócaire) are very worried over the political uncertainty prevailing in post-election Zimbabwe.
» 12.02.08 - European Caritas organisations help Caritas Cameroon cope with Chadian refugee wave
Fights between the government’s army and rebel factions in Chad have forced thousands of people to flee for their life. Almost 50,000 have crossed the border into neighbouring Cameroon.
Fights between the government’s army and rebel factions in Chad have forced thousands of people to flee for their life. Almost 50,000 have crossed the border into neighbouring Cameroon.
» 08.02.08 - Violence persists in Kenya despite calls for peace
Kenya is sinking into what seems to be an unstoppable spiral of violence. The political turmoil that swept the country right after the last presidential elections have lead to the assassination of more than 1000 people, compelling hundreds of thousands to leave their home.
Kenya is sinking into what seems to be an unstoppable spiral of violence. The political turmoil that swept the country right after the last presidential elections have lead to the assassination of more than 1000 people, compelling hundreds of thousands to leave their home.
» 25.01.08 - European Caritas organisations committed to Kenya
European Caritas organisations continue to work intensely to support the enormous relief work that is being deployed by the Church and other partner organisations in the field.
European Caritas organisations continue to work intensely to support the enormous relief work that is being deployed by the Church and other partner organisations in the field.
» 10.01.08 - European Caritas organisations help victims of Kenyan political turmoil
European Caritas are deeply appalled by the dire acts of violence committed in Kenya as political turmoil broke up following the recent presidential election.
European Caritas are deeply appalled by the dire acts of violence committed in Kenya as political turmoil broke up following the recent presidential election.
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