Development and Peace — Caritas Canada, the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada, is a democratic movement for global solidarity rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.
We are the Canadian member of Caritas Internationalis, a global confederation of over 160 Catholic organizations around the world.
We have over 13,000 members across Canada who are at the heart of our democratic movement.
Four main approaches guide our work abroad and in Canada:
Discover our priorities and strategies for growth over the next five years (2023-2028).
Founded in 1967 by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Development and Peace — Caritas Canada has become one of the most important international solidarity organizations in the country.
Find out more about our governance structures, made up of our +13,000 members from all over the country.
In Montreal and across Canada, our team of committed people is working hard to reduce injustice and poverty around the world.
We are part of several Canadian and international networks that share our vision of a more just and equitable world.
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