Thu and his wife Linh live in the Quang Tri province, Vietnam. Picture: Phan Tan Lam, Caritas Australia

People

Gaining new skills through Caritas program

As the Project Compassion Lenten appeal enters its second week, Caritas Australia shares the story of Thu, from Vietnam, who has been assisted through one of its programs.

International

Earthquake appeal reaches $1m

Caritas Australia has raised more than $1 million for the Türkiye-Syria earthquake appeal.

People

Laxmi working towards her dream

This week Caritas Australia launched Project Compassion 2023 and shared the story of a teenage Nepalese girl who has resumed her education, thanks to a program supported by the annual Lenten appeal.

Local

SA Premier backs Project Compassion

Back on his former school grounds this morning, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas reaffirmed how Catholic social teachings as a student have provided inspiration in his life and work to help those in need.

Schools

Driving Lenten appeal awareness in schools

A group of young social justice leaders hit the road recently to raise awareness about Project Compassion, the enduring Lenten appeal that had its origins in Adelaide 60 years ago.