Advent story: Rym Khawam and her family recount how the Caritas network helps displaced people in the Middle East. Histoire de l’Avent : Rym Khawam et sa famille racontent comment le réseau Caritas aide les personnes déplacées au Moyen-Orient.

An Advent of succour: the story of the Khawam-Tarabishi family

The generosity of Catholics everywhere allows the Caritas network, which includes Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada, to support millions around the world who are displaced by conflict and political, economic and environmental disasters.

An advent of progress: the place of women in reforming Ecuador’s law on municipalities

We had the opportunity of observing one of such consultation in the community of Palacio Real in the province of Chimborazo.

An advent of transformation: the path to a more balanced diet

Learn more about the work of our local partner CEDIS and its campaigns to combat child malnutrition.

Advent story photo: Nativity scene, mother-of-pearl, Israel Photo de l’histoire de l’Avent : Crèche, nacre, Israël

An Advent of restraint: an appeal from the Holy Land

At a time of war and great suffering in Palestine, our first Advent “story” is an invitation to restraint, prayer and generosity from Church elders in the Holy Land.

An Advent of strength: the story of Noor Fatima

In the refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Canadian government funding and our donors’ support are enabling Rohingya women and men to build and maintain stronger, better shelters.

An Advent of honour: the story of Salim Ullah

Backed by Canadian solidarity, Caritas Bangladesh is reinforcing the agency of and encouraging autonomy among Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

An Advent of blossoming: the story of Jannatul Riaju

Your solidarity allows Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada’s partners to help traumatized Rohingya children smile and thrive, despite the impossibly constrained conditions of the world’s largest refugee camps.

An Advent of dignity: the story of Zahoor Alam

The generosity of Canadians like you is helping Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada’s partners transform the lives of impoverished Bangladeshi people whose vulnerabilities are exacerbated by the arrival of Rohingya refugees in their communities.

An Advent of healing: the story of the Ram-Leng family

Generous support from Canadians is enabling Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada partners to help families suffering from domestic violence to mend and build their lives.

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