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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Caritas Cyprus Joins UNHCR and Local Organizations in Statement on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
UNHCR and several local organizations—including Caritas Cyprus—used the occasion of this year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty to highlight the structural and social inequalities faced by millions of …
October 17—International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Each year on October 17th—the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty—people around the world reaffirm the collective commitment to end poverty. The theme for this year’s Day is “Decent …
Caritas Cyprus Contributes to Citizens Science–Potavristou 2023 against Littering
On September 26, Caritas Cyprus participated in the Potavristou initiative organized by the AKTI Project and Research Centre. Organized in September each year since 2019, Potavristou is a simple citizens …
Caritas Cyprus at the “Up to You(th)” Festival 2023
Again this year, Caritas Cyprus participated in the “Up to You(th)” Festival at Acropolis Park in Nicosia on September 23, 2023. Featuring over 70 organizations, the now annual event celebrated …