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 …
Cypriot Organizations Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence Discuss New Report
Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Bravo to the Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (MIGS) and the …
Caritas Working Locally and Advocating Globally for Relief and Peace in Gaza
Humanitarian pauses and temporary cease fires are insufficient to address the rising and tragic humanitarian needs and loss of life occurring in Gaza. During the all-too-short truce, Caritas Jerusalem mobilized …
Volunteers Make All the Difference
Like nonprofit organizations across the world, Caritas Cyprus benefits from the time, skills and energy of dedicated volunteers—even those who only have a few hours a week or a few …
Caritas Hosts “Green Market” with Donated Fruit and Vegetables
While it can be logistically challenging, Caritas Cyprus never misses an opportunity to match local sources of excess food with those in need. Besides combatting food insecurity, efforts like the …
Stories from Next Door: David Deserves to Dream
David Pereira arrived in Cyprus as an unaccompanied minor having survived the perilous journey over the Mediterranean. Far from the home he was forced to flee, David managed to learn …
EU Anti-Trafficking Day Marked in Nicosia, Cyprus
On October 18, Europe observes EU Anti-Trafficking Day to honor those who have been victims of this horrible crime and to increase awareness of and progress in the fight against …