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CARITAS AUSTRALIA
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WHO IS CARITAS?

Who is Caritas?
Caritas is a charity that is involved both in Australia and around the world (Caritas Internationalis) Most worthy of school s funding Clearly epitomizes the life of Jesus Christ with their work and valour in the war against poverty and illness Latin word Caritas means love and compassion

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Aims and desires

Caritas aims to create a world that God desires (www.caritas.org.au) Work to give all humans what belongs to them by right Liberate the oppressed Spread the word of God Build relationships and partnerships with less fortunate communities Work with those less fortunate

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Where is Caritas?
Caritas works in over 200 countries and territories around the world today These include some of most fortunate countries, such as Australia, and poorer countries, such as Sudan, PNG, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and other disadvantaged countries
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What they do
Enhance the lives of those in poverty Preaching God s word Enrich lives of all people Promote equality and participation in society Allow anyone, no matter religious, race, or gender difference, to be educated and cared for fairly Sustain the environment Teach the uneducated

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MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGS)

What are the MDGs?

The Millennium Development Goals were created by 189 United Nations Member States To be achieved by 2015 Eight goals to be completed

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Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

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To help millions of people suffering from hunger and poverty For those living on a dollar a day Project Compassion Aims to target significant issues of poverty, justice and development (http://www.caritas.org.au/project _compassion_11/index.html) An annual fundraiser Profits to worthy causes in third world countries

Universal Primary Education

Fairness of all children learning basics Justice and Education programs Global awareness

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Promote Gender Equality and empower women

Women are treated unfairly Not allowed to be educated Unaccepted as true citizens Rights of women differ All people deserve to be equal Equal rights to careers, education, life Empower women

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Combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases

Motivated to achieve this MDG This sickness plagues those who live in disadvantage. Increasing child mortality Slaughtering families lives HAART for Children

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HAVE A HAART FOR CHILDREN

Have a HAART for Children

Every day, over 800 children die from AIDS related illness 2.5 million living with AIDS in 2009 16.6 million orphaned due to these diseases HAART for children program that reaches out to sick children
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Before and after

Brought so much difference to the lives of many With access to the right medicine, much of their suffering is preventable (caritas.org.au) Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Encourages medical businesses to sell child-friendly HIV/AIDS medicines

JESUS TEACHINGS

How Caritas meets Jesus Teachings

Catholic-based charity Work to align themselves with Jesus teachings Luke 4: 16 19, 21 What God sent Jesus to do Caritas trying to fulfil same wishes Mark 10: 17-27 Cannot be selfishly rich Be generous and give money to poor Charity fundraisers Give hope

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CONCLUSION

Conclusion
Support amazing work of Caritas Enrich the lives of the poor, heal the sick, save the disadvantaged Support United Nations MDGs Have a HAART Help Caritas to save even more people
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