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» 20.07.10 - "Haiti government is putting its own interests before the interests of the people"
The president of Caritas Europa, Prof. Erny Gillen, visited the island last week and is critical of the way the government of Haiti is dealing with the post-quake reconstruction process
» 22.06.10 - European Council Summit agreement on MDGs – A step in the right direction
Caritas Europa welcomes EU leaders’ decision to commit to the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals by 2015
» 16.06.10 - The Right to Food should Prevail over Commercial and Geo-political Interests
Caritas Europa sends letter to Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Dacian Cioloş on food security in developing countries
» 28.04.10 - Caritas urges EU to meet its commitments to Millennium Development Goals
Caritas has published a new position paper in which it asks the EU to respect its commitment to achieving the Millenium Development Goals by 2015
» 27.04.10 - Caritas Europa, CIDSE and APRODEV produce joint commentary on food security
Caritas Europa, CIDSE and APRODEV have written a joint response to the Commission's recent Communication on Food Security in anticipation of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council meeting (10-11 May).
» 31.03.10 - Haiti: “Thank you Caritas for helping us, our government has abandoned us!”
Caritas staff in Haiti works around the clock to deliver support to the victims in spite of very difficult sanitary, logistic and security conditions
» 24.02.10 - Caritas delegation met with MEP Nathalie Griesbeck on Migration and Development
Ms Griesbeck, a member of the Justice and Liberties Committee, was briefed on Caritas’ three main concerns regarding EU policies on migration and development
» 19.02.10 - Meeting Cabinet of European Parliament President
Caritas Europa meets the Head of Cabinet of the Euopean Parliament President, Mr. Jerzy Buzek to convey recommendations on key EU policy issues
» 12.10.09 - South East Asia terribly hit by series of natural disasters
European Caritas organisations have joined the efforts of the Caritas Confederation to help the victims in the aftermath of the earthquake, the typhoons, and the tsunami that hit the region last week
» 23.09.09 - Update on Caritas' emergency actions in Europe
Three weeks ago, Europe was hit by several small and medium scale emergencies in Albania, Georgia, and Turkey. The Caritas network has reacted immediately to these crises under the coordination of Caritas Europa
» 24.08.09 - Caritas Europa analyses ECHO's Annual Activity Report 2008
The report draws the attention of the public to what the Commission is doing in response to emergencies, both to natural disasters or man-made conflicts
» 07.07.09 - Europe, grasp the opportunity for global social justice!
Caritas urges European policy-makers to make a difference for the poor of the world.
» 10.03.09 - Caritas Europa network mobilised to reach European ministers on climate change
Worried about the consequences of not reaching a positive agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (7-18 December), the Caritas Europa network has mobilised to advocate a stronger EU commitment.
» 05.01.09 - Caritas Europa presents its Annual Work Plan 2009
Bringing together the human, technical and financial resources of all the Caritas organisations throughout Europe to promote human development, social justice and sustainable social systems.
» 19.12.08 - Meeting the forthcoming Czech EU Presidency on Caritas Europa main activities
In the framework of its traditional advocacy work towards the successively forthcoming holders of the EU Presidency, Caritas Europa met representatives of the future Czech EU Presidency for an informal dialogue on relevant policy issues.
» 28.08.08 - Caritas Poland and Caritas Croatia contribute to relief efforts in Georgia
Caritas Poland and Caritas Croatia respond to the emergency situation in Georgia created by the short but intensive war between Russia and Georgia over the pro-Russian breakaway region of South Ossetia.
» 19.08.08 - On the field testimony: Caritas Georgia provides help as amount displaced rises
Testimony from Caritas Georgia - As a result of the hostilities between Russia and Georgia, numerous internally displaced people (IDP) have escaped from the conflict region. Caritas Georgia is committed to their faith and has engaged itself in several emergency actions to cope with their needs.
» 19.08.08 - Additional help from European Caritas organisations to war-stricken Caucausus
Further to a first humanitarian aid delivery from the Caritas Internationalis Confederation to assist the victims of the conflict between Russia and Georgia over the breakaway region of South Ossetia, European Caritas organisations are engaging in new economic support to help the local Caritas cope with the needs of the victims.
» 13.08.08 - European Caritas organisations help victims of conflict in Georgia
On the 8th of August, news agencies reported about fights between Russian and Georgian troops over the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia. Promptly following the start of hostilities, several European Caritas organisations took the initiative to allocate important resources to support the relief activities of Caritas Georgia and the local Caritas in North and South Ossetia.
» 11.08.08 - Towards an EU Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction in Developing Countries
Further to the Stakeholders Meeting on Disaster Prevention in April 2008, the European Commission – DG Development – launched a public consultation aimed at gathering opinions on disaster risk reduction with the view of informing the development of an EU Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Developing Countries.
» 30.05.08 - Update on European Caritas organisations reponse to Myanmar emergency
Almost a month after the ravaging passage of cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, aid is still restrained by tight restrictions imposed by the ruling junta. Although visas are being granted more swiftly, red-tape decisions are still impeding foreign aid to be fully operative.
» 19.05.08 - European Caritas organisations support local partner's quake emergency response in China
Several European Caritas organisations are supporting the relief work of local partner Jinde Charities in the aftermath of China quake.
» 16.05.08 - European Caritas organisations respond massively to Myanmar emergency
European Caritas organisations have responded massively to the emergency situation in Myanmar. Over one million euro to initial aid distribution has been allocated while more funds are being collected.
» 15.04.08 - European Caritas organisations look closely at Zimbabwe crisis
Caritas England and Wales (CAFOD) as well as Caritas Ireland (Trócaire) are very worried over the political uncertainty prevailing in post-election Zimbabwe.
» 12.02.08 - European Caritas organisations help Caritas Cameroon cope with Chadian refugee wave
Fights between the government’s army and rebel factions in Chad have forced thousands of people to flee for their life. Almost 50,000 have crossed the border into neighbouring Cameroon.
» 08.02.08 - Violence persists in Kenya despite calls for peace
Kenya is sinking into what seems to be an unstoppable spiral of violence. The political turmoil that swept the country right after the last presidential elections have lead to the assassination of more than 1000 people, compelling hundreds of thousands to leave their home.
» 25.01.08 - European Caritas organisations committed to Kenya
European Caritas organisations continue to work intensely to support the enormous relief work that is being deployed by the Church and other partner organisations in the field.
» 10.01.08 - European Caritas organisations help victims of Kenyan political turmoil
European Caritas are deeply appalled by the dire acts of violence committed in Kenya as political turmoil broke up following the recent presidential election.
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