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Caritas participates in international conference on migration

For the Global Week of Action 2019, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand shared the stories and images of refugees and migrants around Oceania in front of the Parliament building in Wellington.

Monday, December 2, 2019 (All day)

This week, Julianne Hickey, the Director of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, is attending a conference in Bangkok to discuss issues surrounding child protection, human trafficking and labour migration in Asia and Oceania.

Caritas supports Samoa in the face of measles outbreak

Photo: Caritas Samoa

Friday, November 29, 2019 (All day)

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is reaching out to help our partners in Samoa as they work to fight the ongoing measles epidemic in their country.

Statement about Central African Republic

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Monday, November 25, 2019 (All day)

We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn that a convicted child abuser was appointed as the Country Director for Caritas Central African Republic (CAR).

Caritas celebrates 50 years with the Diocese of Palmerston North

Photo credit: Mareta Tana

Monday, November 25, 2019 (All day)

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated its 'Jubilee Year' this year, representing 50 years since national bodies were established for justice, peace and development, including the provision of Catholic volunteers overseas.

Caritas takes its 50 years celebration to Palmerston North

Photo credit: Mareta Tana

Sunday, November 24, 2019 (All day)

This year Caritas has celebrated a series of Masses to mark 50 years since New Zealand Catholic Bishops established various bodies for aid, justice and peace in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas.

Cut the talk, take action says Caritas in launching 2019 Oceania environment report

Photo credit: Karen Anaya

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 (All day)

On the heels of more than 40 events held across the country last week in a wave of international climate protests and marches, Caritas will release its annual State of th

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Caritas participates in international conference on migration

Monday, December 2, 2019 - 09:39

This week, Julianne Hickey, the Director of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, is attending a conference in Bangkok to discuss issues surrounding child protection, human trafficking and labour migration

Caritas supports Samoa in the face of measles outbreak

Friday, November 29, 2019 - 15:18

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is reaching out to help our partners in Samoa as they work to fight the ongoing measles epidemic in their country.

Statement about Central African Republic

Monday, November 25, 2019 - 12:01

We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn that a convicted child abuser was appointed as the Country Director for Caritas Central African Republic (CAR).