Caritas Philippines
| Established | 1966[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Headquarters | 470 General Luna St., Intramuros |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 14°35′23″N 120°58′28″E / 14.589773997553891°N 120.9744709661173°E |
| Origins | Catholic Social Teaching[2] |
Region served | Philippines |
| Fields | social work |
Secretary General | Antonio E. Labiao, Jr. |
President | Jose Colin Bagaforo |
| Affiliations | Caritas Asia, Caritas Internationalis |
Revenue (2023) | PHP 126,041,741.66[3] |
| Expenses (2023) | PHP 155,193,328.91[3] |
| Website | caritas |
Caritas Philippines is a non-profit organisation active in the Philippines, founded in 1966. It is the social arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines and a member of the global Caritas Internationalis confederation and of its regional structure Caritas Asia.
Structure[edit]
Caritas Philippines consists of the national office, the National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA), which is legally registered as "CBCP – Caritas Filipinas Foundation Inc.",[4][5] and 85 Diocesan Social Action Centers (DSACs) which are responsible for coordinating the social welfare work in the parishes and in the local entities named Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs).
An important fundraising tool is its annual lent campaign Alay Kapwa, first launched in 1975.[6]
Work[edit]
Caritas Philippines works on different sector, including on peacebuilding, agrarian justice and microfinance. The organisation also provides emergency relief after natural disaster, including after Typhoon Yolanda (2013)[7] and Typhoon Odette (2021)[8].
In addition, NASSA is also engaged in advocacy.[9][10]
External links[edit]
- Official website (in English)
References[edit]
- ^ "National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA) – Caritas Philippines". developmentaid.org. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Member organisation in the Philippines". caritas.org. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ a b "2023 Annual Report". caritas.org.ph. 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "NASSA / Caritas Philippines". ngojobboard.org. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Caritas Philippines appeals aid for typhoon-hit areas". cbcpnews.net. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Caritas Philippines to enlist one million local donors". Radio Veritas Asia. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Caritas: more than 30,000 homes built for victims of Typhoon Yolanda". AsiaNews. 17 November 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Caritas PH turns over 100 houses for Odette victims". Politiko. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Caritas Philippines would welcome a global vision for the future as climate emergencies increase". ReliefWeb. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ Rhowen Del Rosario (9 May 2024). "'A victory for justice': Caritas Philippines backs SC decision against red-tagging". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
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