Climate change threatens the survival of the poorest in particular. Caritas is actively involved in climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as disaster risk reduction.
Are you struggling with financial bottlenecks or debts? Caritas Debt Counselling Service offers advice free of charge by phone or online and provides you with personal counselling.
Switzerland has not been able to reduce its poverty
Despite several years of good economic activity and record low unemployment figures, Switzerland is still unable to reduce its poverty: for five years, the number of people ...
Better living conditions for refugees stranded in Bosnia-Herzegovina
More than 7,000 people on their way to Western Europe are stuck in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The refugees are living in appalling conditions. Caritas Switzerland is supporting the aid ...
The humanitarian situation is escalating in north-east Syria
The civilian population in Syria is exposed to fresh violence and need. More than 176,000 people have already fled their homes as a result of the military offensive in the ...
Ten months after the major catastrophe in the Palu region of Indonesia, Caritas Switzerland is initiating a new phase of its assistance to the affected population.
The Prix Caritas 2019 was presented today to Frei Adailson Quintino dos Santos and Lucimar Correa of the Organisation São Martinho. They strive to further youth protection.
It is not easy to earn a secure income in Irbid in Jordan – and it is particularly difficult for the women. Milk processing offers them a good opportunity to build a better future ...
