“Talk with us, not about us.”
Across Europe and in Cyprus, 1 in 5 people still experience poverty or social exclusion with women more at risk than men. Poverty is not only about income — it’s …
Trafficking Victims Cannot Wait for Cyprus Solution
While the legal and institutional capacities vary between the Republic of Cyprus and the northern part of the island administered by the Turkish Cypriot authorities, both communities struggle with implementation …
Human trafficking hides in plain sight. Can you see it?
As part of the United Action Against Human Trafficking Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Refugee Rights Association and Caritas Cyprus, Caritas Cyprus is now hosting …
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, …
Caritas Cyprus Marks World Refugee Day 2025 with Messages on Hope
Every year on June 20, the world honors the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. Caritas Cyprus …
Caritas Cyprus Participates in Nicosia World Refugee Day Festival
On June 13, organizations from across the island—including Caritas Cyprus—gathered in Nicosia’s Faneromeni Square to mark World Refugee Day 2025. Together—and with those who find themselves in Cyprus far from …
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 …
Working Together with and for Women
Happy International Women’s Day 2025! Today and every day, Caritas Cyprus benefits from the unique insights women provide at all levels of our organization. Our ongoing commitment to delivering gender-sensitive …
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. …