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 …
Partnership with MAM Beyond Borders Provides Care to Mothers and Babies
Being pregnant, having a baby, breastfeeding and taking care of children can be hard. This is especially true for migrant women who are often far from home, unable to speak …
“Will this donation help people in Gaza or Sudan or Ukraine?”
It was a pleasure to take questions related to food aid from the students at the French-Cypriot School recently. While difficult to summarize how donating food in one place can …
Caritas Cyprus Assists Those Moving on
Displacement is difficult and a refugee’s journey from war to safety is fraught with challenges. Jean*, a recognized refugee from the conflict that has ravaged the Democratic Republic of Congo, …
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 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 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 …
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 …