World Day for Social Justice, February 20
Social justice lies at the core of our work at Caritas Cyprus. Rooted in the belief that everyone, regardless of background, circumstance or identity, deserves the chance to thrive, we envision a …
Sport for Good
Caritas was happy to support in a small way Sport Vision’s football tournament in Nicosia on January 28, 2024. This activity was part of the group’s ongoing work promoting social …
Storytelling through Art Therapy
Recently, Caritas beneficiaries have had the opportunity to engage in art therapy workshops at the A. G. Leventis Gallery. Delving into the exhibition “From Asia Minor to Cyprus: Heyday – Catastrophe …
Caritas Network Responds to Crisis in Gaza
Even before the current catastrophe, the Gaza Strip’s healthcare infrastructure was inadequate to meet the needs of its population. Crippled by a 16-year blockade, the provision of healthcare was complicated …
Caritas Cyprus Recognized for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Human Rights
Caritas Cyprus was honored with a certificate of Outstanding Contribution to the field of human rights by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice and Public Order and the Commissioner …
Caritas Europa Urges U-Turn on Migration Policies
Echoing the themes of this year’s International Migrants Day, Caritas Europa calls on European leaders to invest in human-rights based migration policies instead of pursuing the illusion that blocking human …
December 18–International Migrants Day
On International Migrants Day, we reflect on and celebrate the contributions of millions of migrants worldwide. According to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, we “highlight the urgent need for safe …
Caritas Europa Launches Groundbreaking Report on Localisation
Local humanitarian actors could deliver aid 32% more cost-efficiently than international organizations yet only 1.2% of international humanitarian aid goes to local NGOs. To shine the light on locally led …
Caritas Internationalis at COP28
This year Caritas Internationalis is participating in global climate talks at COP28 in Dubai as part of the Holy See Delegation. At COP28, Caritas—a confederation of 162 national member organizations—is …
Violence against Women and Girls Hurts Everyone and Diminishes Us All
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women—November 25—Caritas Cyprus joined UNHCR and many of its other valued local partners in issuing a statement calling for the eradication …