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www.caritas.org.nz SPRING 2020
CARITAS RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY
FOLLOWING EXPLOSION IN BEIRUT
The fatal explosion in the port of Beirut earlier in August despite being affected themselves. Temporary shelter
left thousands of people without a home and many has been set up for those whose homes have been
struggling to get basic necessitites such as shelter, food, destroyed, and further distribution tents have been set
water and urgent medical supplies. up as centres for food, water and medical supplies.
Hospitals were overwhelmed with the immediate The response to Caritas’ support for the people of Beirut
needs of the most critical cases leaving thousands has been significant with over $40,000 donated by
of injured people struggling to find medical assistance. our supporters. The Peace in the Middle East fund will
Local organisations and members of the community provide further assistance to support the people of Beirut
stepped in to take care of the vulnerable, clean the in the months to come.
rubble left behind, and provide any support for those
left with little in the wake of the horror.
With the generous support of our donors, Caritas
Aotearoa New Zealand (CANZ) sent an initial grant to
our partners Caritas Lebanon (CL) to assist with the
immediate aftermath of the explosion. CL have been on
the ground providing ongoing assistance to the needs of
the community since immediately after the blast,
Tutū ana te puehu Stirring up the dust
CARITAS TO RELEASE ITS SEVENTH STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT WITH AN
ONLINE WEBINAR
On Friday 2nd October, Caritas will release its annual
‘State of the Environment for Oceania’ report
titled “Towards new horizons,” ahead of the feast
day of St Francis of Assisi on 4 October. To mark
the event, members of Caritas Oceania across the
Pacific will host an online webinar discussing how
key environmental issues have been impacting the
wellbeing of communities.
This year, the COVID-19 crisis has underscored
our mutual vulnerability, interconnectedness and
solidarity. For those already living with the climate
emergency, it has added another layer of stress and
complication.
Caritas staff and partners will discuss the impact on
people and communities of: coastal erosion and sea
level rise; food and water; extreme weather; offshore
mining and drilling; and access to climate finance.
Panellists include report lead writer Martin de Jong
and Caritas Tonga Director Amelia Ma’afu, along with
For more information about the webinar Ursula Rakova of Tulele Peisa, Carteret Islands, Papua
or the report please send us an email at New Guinea, and Kositatino Tikomaibolatagane of
caritas@caritas.org.nz, or call us on Caritas Fiji. The discussion will include the ways in
0800 22 10 22. which people are responding to these challenges.
In addition, the Auckland Diocese’s online Mass for
Sunday 4 October, celebrated by Bishop Michael
Gielen, will acknowledge and bless the report.
SAFEGUARDING
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand (CANZ) has just Staff, partners and any person working engaged
completed a thorough review of its safeguarding by Caritas is vetted and required to sign up to
policies, promoting an environment where people feel our Code of Behaviour which is embedded in the
valued and safe. Our continued commitment to the Caritas principles of creating healthy and inclusive
prevention of harm in our work and in our interactions workspaces, prevention of harm, prioritisation of
with others has been further strengthened, reflecting victims, responsibility to report and carry out due
our commitment to preventing sexual exploitation, diligence and above all, zero tolerance of any form of
abuse or harassment (PSEAH). Pope Francis has made abuse or harassment.
it clear that he expects the Catholic Church on every
level to implement whatever is necessary to ensure
the protection of children and vulnerable adults and For more information on our safeguarding
respond to their needs with fairness and mercy. policies visit our website at www.caritas.org.nz
or call us on 0800 22 10 22.
We are aware of the privileged position we hold
in working with and accompanying the most
marginalised and vulnerable throughout the world.
CARITAS IN SCHOOLS
CARITAS CHALLENGE
We are excited about the Caritas Challenge for 2021.
Once again young people around the country will
have the opportunity to do something outside their
comfort zone to raise awareness and funds to support
the many communities in need that Caritas works
with around the world. The official launch will be in
May but groups are welcome to take part when it
suits them. Every dollar that is raised next year for the
Caritas Challenge will be matched by the New Zealand
Aid Programme. We can indeed make a lifetime of
change from just one day of difference! Registrations
will be open before December.
LENT 2021 - A NEW WAY FORWARD
The school resources for Lent next year are in the
final stages of development. The theme of these
resources is A New Way Forward, so applicable in
our current environment where we have all been
challenged to find solutions to ongoing challenges
caused by the pandemic. The resources themselves
too are a new way forward in many ways as they SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK
have a distinctly different focus. The 2021 resources
will be based on the Gospel readings for the six Earlier in September, students learnt more about
Sundays of Lent and include relevant reflections, Catholic social teaching principles during Social Justice
activities and Caritas case studies. All resources Week. Some enjoyed finding out more about the new
will be available online and resource packs will be Caritas mascots and how they remind us about each
distributed to schools at the end of November. principle. Others used the special prayers, liturgies,
activities and more.
JUSTICE LEADERSHIP DAYS Find our school resources at https://caritas.org.nz/
schools/social-justice-week
Early next year, full day workshops will run for
Y12-13 leaders around the country. The Caritas KEEPING CONNECTED
education team will lead fun interactive activities
combined with challenging messages around social We have recently invited teachers to join our newly
justice issues. Dates and venues for workshops will created Facebook group: CANZ Education. This group
be coming out soon and colleges are encouraged has been designed for those who work in Catholic
to register their place as soon as they can. Justice education and want to know more about the work
Leadership Days will run from February to March in of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, our resources and
all dioceses. social justice. It is another way for the education team
to keep in touch with teachers and for teachers to
For more information send us a message at share what they are doing in their classrooms/schools
education@caritas.org.nz linked to social justice.
CARITAS GIFTS CHEQUED OUT
From late last year, Kiwibank stopped issuing new
HOPE LIFE PEACE LEARNING
cheque books, and in February this year, they ended
the processing of cheques. This was an early signal of
changes afoot in the banking sector. With a gradual
phasing out from early next year, other banks are
following suit. By late 2021 cheques will be a thing of
the past.
We recognise that many of our donors use this method
to support our work. Caritas, along with others in the
charity sector are looking at how we can help our
valued supporters to make this transition. We are in
discussion with the banks and the banking association
to see how we can make this fast and hassle-free for
you.
Some of the initiatives being rolled out include free
digital banking courses, digital education hubs and
other less tech-centric options such as easier phone
banking and printed guidance. Be assured, we will stay
in touch with you regularly on this new development
and are committed to ensuring this change is as
painless as possible.
With Christmas on the horizon, Caritas has started
preparing our Caritas Gifts, a popular gift during the Until the middle of next year though feel free to
Christmas season. continue sending cheques as the banks, with the
When you buy a Caritas Gift, you support Caritas’ life- exception of Kiwibank, have assured us that they will
changing work around the world. Each Caritas Gift bring this change in gradually from the middle of 2021.
fund supports different types of Caritas projects, from
development work, emergency response and healthcare Keep in mind too that all banks offer a range of other
to human rights, education and environmental care. safe ways to pay bills, make purchases or donate. We
are happy to help anyone affected by the change with
For more information about specific Gifts, or to place an finding other ways to support the work of Caritas. You
order for a Caritas Gift, please call us on 0800 22 10 22 or can use your debit card or credit card or any of the
visit www.caritas.org.nz/caritas-gifts options in the section below.
If you would like to support us, you can do so by: CREDIT CARD
INTERNET BANKING • Visit us online at www.caritas.org.nz and click ‘Donate online now’
Make a direct deposit to our bank account: • Phone us at (04) 496 1742 or freephone 0800 22 10 22
(during office hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm)
• Caritas account number: 03 0518 0211216 00
Please include the following in the reference section POST
of your online form: Send a cheque or credit card details to:
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
• Your Caritas donor number (if known) PO Box 12193, Wellington 6144. Freepost 689
• Your surname (include initials if space allows) and email us
Contact us for information about our One World Partnership regular
at caritas@caritas.org.nz with your full name, postal address
giving programme or making a bequest.
and details of your payment so we can send a receipt.
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