2,340,929 people impacted
793,372 direct participants
100 projects funded across 30 countries
74 partners
85 projects addressing Gender Equity
79 projects addressing Disability Inclusion
48 projects addressing Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
11,018 women were supported to assume leadership roles.
7,801 female entrepreneurs were provided with financial and/or business development support.
42,619 people participated in sessions on gender equity and women's equal rights.
1,120 women, girls and survivors of violence were supported with services such as counselling.
70,262 people gained improved access to drinking water.
48,086 people had improved access to sanitation facilities.
4,136 people received disability support services.
157,793 people received improved health services.
47,145 people gained improved access to sufficient food.
29,442 people adopted improved agricultural and fisheries practices.
9,637 people started or expanded a small business.
13,425 people were provided with financial services.
2,011,537 people reached through emergency projects supported by Caritas Australia.
1,868,040 people received emergency cash and food.
903,170 people received WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) services.
459,587 people received shelter and NFI (non-food items) services.
1,852,996 people impacted
459,282 direct participants
51% women and girls
23% children and youth
65 programs
23 countries
746,565 people impacted
77,865 direct participants
40,991 women and girls
29,610 children and youth
2,746 people living with a disability
16 projects
815,459 people impacted
226,086 direct participants
115,650 women and girls
59,683 children and youth
5,538 people living with a disability
36 projects
290,972 people impacted
155,331 direct participants
77,799 women and girls
15,487 children and youth
6,739 people living with a disability
15 projects
46,662 people impacted
8,602 direct participants
6 First Australian-led projects
6 partners
2,011,537 people reached through emergency projects supported by Caritas Australia
285,100 direct participants
24 humanitarian and emergency responses
15 countries
66% Rapid Response
More than 45,000 supporters donated to Caritas Australia.
Our 3,514 Champions for Change, who give monthly to sustain long-term programs, contributed more than $4 million.
Project Compassion raised more than $10 million.
Our Christmas Appeal had a 60% increase in income thanks to the generosity of our supporters, raising more than $1.1 million.
We received over $8.5 million in bequests from generous supporters who left a legacy of love.
More than $2.5 million was raised for our emergency appeals, including $650,000 for Gaza and $500,000 for the Myanmar earthquake.
© 2026 Caritas Australia
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