An urgent need for humanitarian relief in Gaza has arisen following the Israel-Hamas conflict.  Millions have been displaced, thousands have lost their lives and countless have been wounded and gone missing.

In collaboration with Caritas Internationalis, CHARIS is responding to the call to provide relief for the people affected by the conflict, marked by limited access to critical medical treatment and basic necessities. The funds are to improve the general welfare of the people affected by the conflict, including but not limited to the provision of primary health services and essential medicine to patients, food and hygiene kits, as well as to support the staff on the ground serving the people of Gaza and the region.

Let us respond in love to our brothers and sisters who are affected by the conflict. We welcome Catholics in Singapore who desire to contribute by donating generously and joining us in prayer for peace.

CHARIS is appealing for SGD 500,000 in support of Caritas Internationalis' national organisations to improve the humanitarian status of people affected by the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

** All donations will be used for the objectives stated. In the event that donations exceed the disbursements for this specific humanitarian/disaster response, any surplus or unspent money can be used for other overseas humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts of the Archdiocese of Singapore in accordance with the laws and regulations of Singapore.

Caritas Internationalis (CI) is a confederation of over 160 members who are working at the grassroots in almost every country of the world. When a crisis hits, Caritas is already on the ground. Inspired by the Catholic faith, Caritas is the helping hand of the Church - reaching out to the poor, vulnerable, and excluded, regardless of race and religion, to build a world based on justice and fraternal love. CI has its headquarters in Rome, coordinating emergency operations, formulating development policies, and advocating for a better world for everyone. CHARIS and Caritas Singapore are member organisations of Caritas Internationalis.

Read more: https://www.caritas.org/who-we-are/