Who Will You Help

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Caritas promotes authentic human development. This means development of the whole person. It provides for their economic, cultural, political, social and spiritual wellbeing.

Take on the Caritas Challenge in 2026 and support vulnerable communities impacted by climate change. Through the He Oranga Taurikura programme, your efforts will help families adapt to environmental challenges and build resilience for the future.

Every Dollar Makes Four Times the Impact

When you donate to Caritas, your impact is multiplied. Every dollar you contribute is matched by the New Zealand Aid Programme, turning your donation into $4.

Where Your Donation Goes

All 2026 fundraising supports communities preparing for and responding to climate-related emergencies through the He Oranga Taurikura programme across seven countries:

  • Cambodia

  • Fiji

  • Kiribati

  • Papua New Guinea

  • Solomon Islands

  • Timor-Leste

  • Tonga

Your support helps vulnerable families build resilience before, during, and after environmental disasters – preparing communities to adapt and thrive in the face of climate change.

Map showing countries where work was done in 2023, including Poland, Ukraine, Turkey, Syria, Holy Land, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, Timor-Leste, and Aotearoa.
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A poster promoting climate change awareness with four sections showing different challenges: 'Stop It, Give Something Up' with a man on a beach, 'Move It, Go the Distance' with a man in water, 'Sweat It, Work Under Demanding Conditions' with a woman near water, and 'Live It, Experience Life' with a man near a damaged building. The poster includes a message emphasizing community effort and climate resilience.
An informational poster from Caritas New Zealand about a community challenge project. It is divided into four sections with different colors and calls to action: 'Move it me neke,' 'Stop it me kâti,' 'Sweat it me whakapuê werawera,' and 'Live it me whakora.' Each section features images of people, quotes related to environmental and community issues, and suggestions for activities like walking, planting, and creating a sweatshop. The poster also includes resource links, important dates, and a fundraising goal at the bottom.
A poster with the title 'Donate' and 'Choose Your Challenge,' featuring four challenge options: 'Move It,' 'Stop It,' 'Sweat It,' and 'Live It.' Each option has a photo of a person with a speech bubble explaining their challenge related to environmental and social issues. The poster includes logos of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand and its slogan.