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FIRST RESPONSE
FIRST RESPONSE Fr. Arnold Abelardo, CMF Priest Last month, a diverse group of Southeast Asians gathered for the interactive Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief course. We are grateful for God’s providence, that flowed through the facilitators from Caritas Philippines and the participants who spent their weekend learning how to help those who suffer. Among the participants, seen…
Read MoreWHEN THERE IS LOVE, THERE IS NO LABOUR
WHEN THERE IS LOVE, THERE IS NO LABOUR Carolina Volunteer In March 2024, I volunteered with Cahaya Masa Depan – a member organisation of CHARIS – on a mission trip to Batam, Indonesia. We served at St. Theresa orphanage in Rempang and the Daily Bread soup kitchen in Panbil. Throughout the trip, I learned to…
Read MoreBRINGING CHRIST’S LOVE TO RIAU ISLANDS
BRINGING CHRIST’S LOVE TO RIAU ISLANDS Sharing Christ’s presence through teaching English to children has been a life-giving experience for Celestine from Epiphany, a mission group attached to the Church of The Immaculate Heart of Mary. 🥰 “The Lord is greater than all our problems, above all if we encounter them in our mission of…
Read MoreUPLIFTING QUAKE SURVIVORS & NEEDY STUDENTS
UPLIFTING QUAKE SURVIVORS & NEEDY STUDENTS As the official arm of overseas humanitarian aid in the Archdiocese of Singapore, Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS) has responded to numerous disasters and humanitarian situations on behalf of the Catholic community in Singapore over the past months. Some examples shown in the video are covered…
Read MoreTRANSFORMING LIVES OF MARGINALISED CHILDREN
TRANSFORMING LIVES OF MARGINALISED CHILDREN “God is our only source and our only goal. Because of Him and His love and fidelity, we still have the heart for the people, and we continue to work, we never give up.” Discover how the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco transformed the lives of marginalised children through…
Read MoreFREE SURGERIES FOR DISADVANTAGED PATIENTS
FREE SURGERIES FOR DISADVANTAGED PATIENTS As the official arm of overseas humanitarian aid in the Archdiocese of Singapore, Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS) has responded to numerous disasters and humanitarian situations on behalf of the Catholic community in Singapore over the past months. S$50,000 was used for free surgeries by Rumah Sakit…
Read MoreBEING AN INSTRUMENT OF GOD
BEING AN INSTRUMENT OF GOD A volunteer with the ANAK-Tnk Foundation, Mathilde left her corporate job based in Paris 3 years ago. Upon pondering upon the call of her life, the gifts and talents which she has been blessed with from the Lord, she was prompted to take action in sharing her time and gifts…
Read MoreLOVING BEYOND OUR SHORES
LOVING BEYOND OUR SHORES As the official arm of overseas humanitarian aid in the Archdiocese of Singapore, Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS) has responded to numerous disasters and humanitarian situations on behalf of the Catholic community in Singapore over the past months. Some examples shown in the video are covered below. Floods…
Read MoreSHARING IN LOVE AND JOY
SHARING IN LOVE AND JOY Thida with the underpriviledged children in Cambodia that her charity, Children Smile, serves. (Photo Credits: A Call To Share) Thida (22 years old) is a Cambodian graduate of the Don Bosco School in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where ACTS organises its annual humanitarian outreach providing education, dance and sports for the…
Read MoreFINDING RELIEF FROM THE EXTREME HEAT
FINDING RELIEF FROM EXTREME HEAT Wagha Ram (right), a beneficiary of Caritas India, together with his family. (Photo Credits: Caritas India) In several states of India, the heatwaves earlier this year were disturbing the health and emergency services and have increased strain on water, energy and transportation, resulting in power shortages and even blackouts. Wagha…
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