Current crises
We are currently present in more than 60 crises worldwide, addressing both sudden emergencies and protracted challenges.
Venezuela
After years of collapse, Venezuela’s people are facing one of the most protracted humanitarian crises in Latin America. Economic decline, political instability and a broken health system have left millions without reliable access to food, clean water or medical care.
Sudan Crisis
Since April 2023, the intensifying conflict in Sudan has forced millions to flee their homes, creating the world’s largest displacement crisis. Many have crossed into neighbouring countries in search of safety.
Conflict in the Holy Land
Gaza is facing one of the most severe humanitarian emergencies in the region. The population has endured decades of political crisis, marked by long-standing restrictions on movement, internal divisions and repeated cycles of violence.
The war in Ukraine has created one of the most serious humanitarian crises in recent years. Millions of people need urgent support, with around 12.7 million people, a third of the population, relying on humanitarian aid to survive.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing one of the most severe humanitarian crises in sub-Saharan Africa. Over 6.5 million people have been displaced and 25 million face hunger, including many young children.
Latest updates from Caritas
Civil Society Declaration released on the closing day of the Second International Migration Review Forum (8 may 2026) On this closing day of the second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), civil society continues to strongly reaffirm the critical importance of multilateralism and the cooperative framework enshrined in the Global Compact for Migration (GCM). The commitments
“Committed to WASH in Healthcare Facilities – A Gathering in Rome of Faith-Based Organizations and Allies to Accelerate Progress” Rome 22 April 2026, My name is Alastair Dutton. I am the Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, a role I have held for the past three years. It has truly been the joy of my life
Job position: IT Administrator Job title and functional level: Officer – Level 8 Department: Internal Services Line Manager: Director of Finance and Internal Services Work Place: CI General Secretariat – Palazzo San Callisto Mission The IT Administrator ensures the effective functioning, security, and development of the IT infrastructure of the General Secretariat of Caritas Internationalis, […]
Over 70.000 infection cases recorded in 2026 as displaced families are bitten in their sleep, antidotes run out and an exhausted health system struggles to cope Amid the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, a new devastating public health emergency is breaking: a massive rodent infestation that is spreading diseases. According to the World […]
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The Caritas Confederation is one of the world’s largest humanitarian and development networks. Its members respond to emergencies caused by both natural disasters and human actions.