Climate: Caritas marches for a fairer future
On Sunday 11 October 2026, Caritas International will join the Climate March in Brussels, organised by the Climate Coalition. Together with our partners and the…
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Emergencies can’t wait. Neither can our solidarity.
When war breaks out, an earthquake strikes or an epidemic spreads, every hour counts.
Thanks to its emergency fund, Caritas International can quickly mobilise financial resources to support local partners and provide essential assistance to people affected by crises.
Your donation today helps us be ready to act as soon as the next emergency strikes.
A question? Contact us
WHY DO WE NEED AN EMERGENCY FUND?
Disasters don’t give warning. And when they strike, people affected cannot wait for a fundraising campaign to get underway.
That is why Caritas International has an emergency fund: a financial reserve that enables us to provide immediate support to local teams whenever the situation demands it.
Working closely with communities, these teams understand the local context and can quickly identify the most urgent needs.
Thanks to the emergency fund, they have the resources they need to provide initial assistance, including:
- Food and safe drinking water
- Shelter and essential supplies
- Hygiene kits and sanitation facilities
- Medical care and psychosocial support
I support the emergency fund
Donate online or make a bank transfer to account number BE88 0000 0000 4141, using the reference ‘6070 EMERGENCIES’.
I make a donationOUR EMERGENCY FUND HAS ALREADY MADE IT POSSIBLE TO ACT
€50,000 released for Venezuela
Following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June 2026, Caritas International immediately released €50,000 to support the initial emergency response by Caritas Venezuela. Local teams mobilised to meet the needs of affected families, particularly by providing food, safe drinking water and essential supplies.
€100,000 allocated to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In response to the Ebola outbreak, in a country already affected by conflict, Caritas International released €100,000 from its emergency fund.
This support helps strengthen the work of local teams, including through the distribution of protective equipment and hygiene products, as well as raising awareness of preventive measures. These responses demonstrate why it is essential to have financial resources available before a crisis strikes.
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YOUR DONATION CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
When a family has to flee violence or a community loses its livelihoods following a disaster, meeting basic needs becomes an urgent priority. Your solidarity enables us to provide practical, tangible support. These examples illustrate the types of assistance your donation can help fund. Contributions to the emergency fund are allocated according to needs on the ground.
€41
You provide five babies or five pregnant women with one month’s supply of fortified food.
€85
You provide a family with an emergency kit and two weeks’ worth of food.
€150
You provide five women or girls with a hygiene kit containing soap, underwear and menstrual hygiene products.
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TOGETHER, LET’S STAY READY TO ACT
In Ukraine, the Middle East, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and following natural disasters such as those that struck Venezuela and Nepal, Caritas teams continue to support affected communities.
But crises keep coming, one after another. Every new emergency response requires resources, and the funds used must be replenished.
By donating today, you strengthen our ability to respond to future emergencies wherever the needs are greatest.
Because solidarity must be able to act without delay.
I support the emergency fund
Donate online or make a bank transfer to account number BE88 0000 0000 4141, using the reference ‘6070 EMERGENCIES’.
I make a donationYour donation enables Caritas International to quickly support its local partners when a crisis strikes. Depending on the needs, this assistance may include the distribution of food, safe drinking water, hygiene kits and shelter, as well as medical care or psychosocial support.
When a disaster strikes, assistance cannot wait for a fundraising campaign to get underway. Our emergency fund provides a financial reserve that allows us to quickly release resources to support local teams and meet the immediate needs of affected communities.
No. Your donation contributes to our emergency fund, which enables us to provide assistance wherever the needs are greatest, whether in response to a conflict, a natural disaster or a public health crisis. This flexibility is essential to ensuring that we can act quickly, including when unexpected emergencies arise.
No. The suggested amounts illustrate different types of assistance that your support can make possible. You are free to choose how much you wish to donate. Every contribution counts.
If your total donations to Caritas International reach at least €40 in 2026, you will receive a tax certificate. You may then be eligible for a 30% tax reduction the following year, subject to the applicable legal conditions.
Yes. Caritas International works in Belgium and around the world to support people affected by humanitarian crises and displacement. Discover our various initiatives and support the cause that matters most to you. DISCOVER OUR WORK
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