Ethics and Safeguarding
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A Story from Caritas Ukraine: Supporting Mental Health in Times of War
Sister Francyska’s Mission: psychological support amid conflict In Ukraine, the ongoing war has left deep emotional and psychological wounds alongside widespread devastation. Through Caritas-Spes Ukraine, Sister Francyska Tumanevych provides psychological support to people affected by loss, displacement, and prolonged uncertainty.
- Human Mobility
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Sudan: Today marks 1,000 days of crisis
Caritas Internationalis urges the international community to #KeepEyesOnSudan Today, 9 January, marks 1,000 days of conflict in Sudan – one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises – where more than 33.7 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, effectively two in three people, and where famine has
- Advocacy, Humanitarian Action
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Beyond survival: supporting Sudanese refugees in Egypt
As the war in Sudan passed its 1,000th day on 9 January, its consequences continue to spread far beyond the country’s borders.
- Emergency, Humanitarian Action
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From victim to advocate: Father Jean De Dieu’s fight against modern slavery
Every year on 8 February, communities around the world unite in prayer, reflection and action for the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.
- Human Trafficking, Prayers and Reflections
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Mexico and Bangladesh Help For Children
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- Health, Volunteer
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Children International Forms partnership with RKD Group
Children International Forms partnership Charity and Donation is a categorys that involves giving financial category that involves giving financial or material support various causes organizations. It allows individuals towards the a addressing social category that involves giving financial or material support various causes of organizations. It allows individuals towards addressing
- Donation, Education
Children shelter under leaves during a rainstorm in Butembo, DRC. The area was once heavily affected by Ebola but is now under control with support from Caritas. Credit: Caritas Internationalis Archive, Tommy Trenchard, 2019
Ethics and Safeguarding
Our commitment
We’re committed to protecting the dignity, safety and rights of every person we serve, as well as supporting the staff and volunteers who make our work possible.
Ethics and Safeguarding are at the heart of how we serve. We believe abuse and exploitation have no place, and every person has the right to be safe, respected and supported.
We have policies, systems and actions in place to strengthen this commitment, and where weaknesses are identified, we act with urgency, transparency and humanity. Our approach is survivor-centred, prioritising the needs of victims and survivors.
Our values
We stand for:
- Honesty, transparency and accountability
- Supporting survivors with humility and action
- Openness to engage with factual accuracy
- Determination to uphold the very highest standards in safeguarding
- Embracing scrutiny and improving systems to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse, emotional harm, bullying and harassment
- Commitment to addressing gender and other inequalities
- Determination to listen and act where there are concerns and complaints, and to support those who raise them
- Following Catholic Social Teaching in safeguarding, protection and integrity work
- Informed and rigorous recruitment of staff
DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
We believe in the intrinsic dignity and worth of every person. Our faith calls us to serve all in need regardless of their ethnicity, sex, age, religion or beliefs to achieve transformation. We seek to celebrate diversity, and the strength it gives us, as we come together and seek justice for all. We are guided by what impact our actions have on the dignity of the human person. We also ask how the dignity of all persons is realized and expressed in political, social, legal and economic structures.
PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR
We commit ourselves to combatting the dehumanising poverty that robs people of their dignity and humanity. We are guided by Christian teachings to work for the liberation of the oppressed and an equitable sharing of the gifts of the earth, helping the marginalised to be responsible for their own development. We take up the cause of the people experiencing poverty as our own, putting ourselves alongside them.
SOLIDARITY
We believe in one human family. The fruits of solidarity are peace, justice and human development. Through our mission to enhance solidarity among peoples and communities, we express a firm determination and commitment to the common good seeking to create a culture of encounter, and walking with the “other” in jointly committing to care for the most vulnerable. We choose to think and act in terms of community (Fratelli Tutti, 116).
SUBSIDIARITY
We seek to ensure that power, decisions and responsibility are exercised at the local level wherever possible, and that our efforts as a Confederation maximise and build upon local capabilities and resources.
Enacting the principle of subsidiarity through the promotion and strengthening of national, diocesan and parish Caritas is central to the Confederation’s way of working, as emphasized by Pope Benedict XVI in the Motu proprio Intima Ecclesiae natura.
In the spirit of synodality, we value community-led programmes and participatory leadership at all levels, in order to ensure the rightful ownership of projects and decision making processes by local communities. All Member Organisations must abide by this key principle by engaging in collective actions and participation in decision making, through mutual support, synergy and collaboration, instead of competition and duplication.
“How can we profess faith in Christ when we close our eyes to all the wounds inflicted by abuse?….Each of us and our brothers and sisters at home must take personal responsibility for bringing healing to this wound in the Body of Christ and make the commitment to do everything in our power to see that children are safe in our communities.”
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Former President, Caritas Internationalis
DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
We believe in the intrinsic dignity and worth of every person. Our faith calls us to serve all in need regardless of their ethnicity, sex, age, religion or beliefs to achieve transformation. We seek to celebrate diversity, and the strength it gives us, as we come together and seek justice for all. We are guided by what impact our actions have on the dignity of the human person. We also ask how the dignity of all persons is realized and expressed in political, social, legal and economic structures.
PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR
We commit ourselves to combatting the dehumanising poverty that robs people of their dignity and humanity. We are guided by Christian teachings to work for the liberation of the oppressed and an equitable sharing of the gifts of the earth, helping the marginalised to be responsible for their own development. We take up the cause of the people experiencing poverty as our own, putting ourselves alongside them.
SOLIDARITY
We believe in one human family. The fruits of solidarity are peace, justice and human development. Through our mission to enhance solidarity among peoples and communities, we express a firm determination and commitment to the common good seeking to create a culture of encounter, and walking with the “other” in jointly committing to care for the most vulnerable. We choose to think and act in terms of community (Fratelli Tutti, 116).
SUBSIDIARITY
We seek to ensure that power, decisions and responsibility are exercised at the local level wherever possible, and that our efforts as a Confederation maximise and build upon local capabilities and resources.
Enacting the principle of subsidiarity through the promotion and strengthening of national, diocesan and parish Caritas is central to the Confederation’s way of working, as emphasized by Pope Benedict XVI in the Motu proprio Intima Ecclesiae natura.
In the spirit of synodality, we value community-led programmes and participatory leadership at all levels, in order to ensure the rightful ownership of projects and decision making processes by local communities. All Member Organisations must abide by this key principle by engaging in collective actions and participation in decision making, through mutual support, synergy and collaboration, instead of competition and duplication.
Children and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy
Caritas is committed to creating and maintaining an environment which promotes its core values and prevents abuse and exploitation of all people.
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