UPLIFTING 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 More7.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY AND SYRIA
7.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY AND SYRIA 2023 A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Pazarck district of Kahramanmaraş in southeast Turkey on 6 February 2023 at 4.17 am. More than 9,000 deaths have been reported. Many families who lost their homes are sleeping on the streets in sub-freezing temperatures, using any necessary means to stay warm.…
Read More5.6 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE IN WEST JAVA
5.6 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE IN WEST JAVA 2022 Photos: National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Photos: National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Our ResponseIn support of Caritas Indonesia, CHARIS has put up a cause to fundraise $30,000 to provide immediate assistance in ensuring the basic needs of earthquake…
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…
Read MoreWELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS
WELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS Zhywee on the mission trip in 2015. (Credits: Project Micah; Image is blurred to protect the identities of the beneficiaries.) Zhywee, a volunteer with Project Micah, is a Fitness Educator, Personal Trainer and Zumba Instructress. In 2015, she was fortunate to have joined the Myanmar mission, sharing in dance, music and…
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