World Refugee Day Demands Solidarity and Action
World Refugee Day—June 20—demands that the world show solidarity with people forced to flee. Solidarity means honouring refugees not just with words but with action. Beyond making space for them, …
Thriving, Not Just Surviving—Caritas Assesses Minimum Income Systems in Europe
Across Europe, minimum income schemes are failing the millions of people struggling to meet basic needs. In a report launched on June 3 in Brussels, Caritas Europa highlights the flaws …
Visitors Make Link between Work of Caritas in Bavaria and in Nicosia
Caritas Cyprus welcomed the visit of colleagues from the Caritas Association of the Diocese of Augsburg in Germany on April 30. In Cyprus as part of an EU Erasmus+ mobility …
“Turn Debt into Hope”—2025 Jubilee Year Campaign
Every 25 years, the Jubilee tradition reminds us all to serve those in need and to build bridges of hope in our communities and across the world. In the spirit …
Caritas Challenges EU to Build a Just Economy
Almost half of Cyprus’ population falls into lower income brackets according to the Statistical Service (CYSTAT) report, “Living Standards Indicators, November 2024” which presents comparative data between Cyprus and the …
Education is Focus of International Migrants Day 2024
Around the world, Caritas organizations are involved in learning programs for children, and engaged in educational corridors and scholarships as well as distance learning projects for migrant and refugee students. …
Cyprus in the Caritas Internationalis Family
Officially registered in 1986, Caritas Cyprus has been responding to the needs of vulnerable people on the divided island since 1974. It shares the mission of serving the poor, dispossessed …
No to human trafficking during the Olympics
Athletes and spectators from all over the world will enjoy the opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games on July 26, 2024. Together, people everywhere will celebrate …
What’s Wrong with the EU’s Pact on Migration?
On April 10, after lengthy negotiations to reform the European rules on asylum, the European Parliament plenary voted on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The outcome raises concerns …
Youth Contribute to Caritas’ Work in Cyprus and Across the Confederation
Young people have unique perspectives with the potential to enrich our work and inform the strategic approaches we take to serving our beneficiary population. Interns, fellows and volunteers contribute energy, …