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“One week after the latest regional escalation between the different countries, daily life in Palestine is becoming increasingly difficult. Speaking from Bethlehem, Mr. Anton Asfar, Secretary General of Caritas Jerusalem, described the reality of the conflict's impact, that people can clearly see in the streets. ” Read More

“In his final months, Pope Francis directed the humanitarian organization Caritas to turn his popemobile into a mobile health station for the children in Gaza. The purpose of the initiative is to safeguard and uphold children’s fundamental rights and dignity. The popemobile is now being rebuilt, and the first photos.” Read More

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Our Vision: “A future where everyone enjoys equality, love, compassion, dignity and peace in a society that embraces social justice as a way of life”.

Our Mission: “Caritas Jerusalem is the social arm of the Catholic Church and an active member of the Caritas Internationalis Confederation. We serve and empower the vulnerable people of the Holy Land; specifically, women, children, youth, elderly and people with disabilities through development, health, social and emergency programs designed to improve the quality of life in sustainable manner”.

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