Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS) is the umbrella body for overseas humanitarian aid by the Archdiocese of Singapore. CHARIS is a member of Caritas Singapore and was launched on 20 August 2010 by His Grace, Archbishop Nicholas Chia.
Humanitarian situations cover natural disasters and other adverse circumstances faced by the poor and needy, especially in developing countries in the region. Aid provided by CHARIS includes funding, medical aid and volunteers for immediate relief as well as the long-term support of those displaced and in need.
To coordinate the Archdiocesan response to disasters and humanitarian needs in fulfilment of the Church’s social mission.
Our vision is to be the Catholic hub and model for proactive and timely humanitarian response in Asia and beyond.
To establish a community for CHARIS affiliates, parishes and local humanitarian organisations and to stay connected with the Caritas and other regional networks.
To help build the capacity and capabilities of Catholic organisations undertaking overseas humanitarian work.
To catalyse volunteer efforts and to lead, share and mobilise efforts to support humanitarian needs.
To engender empathy for all in need of humanitarian aid and inspire compassion grounded in the Scriptures and social teachings of the Church.
Affiliates
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http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/a-call-to-share-acts
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http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/canossian-daughters-of-charity
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http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/couples-for-christ-cfc
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http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/clare-s-missionary
CatholicMedicalGuild.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/catholic-medical-guild-cmg
CatholicNursesGuild.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/catholic-nurses-guild-cng
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FrDamian.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/father-damien-society
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http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/institute-for-world-evangelisation-icpe-mission
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http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/jesuit-mission-singapore-jms
JesuitRefugeeService.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/jesuit-refugee-service-jrs
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http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/magdalene-mission-myanmar-m3
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ProjectKyrie.jpg
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http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/sowers-in-god-s-name-sign
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http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/st-teresa-s-youth-group-styg