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.
As one Body in Christ, to inspire, unite and enable the Catholic Community in Singapore,
to love and serve our neighbours in the region through humanitarian aid and disaster response.
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
ACTS.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/a-call-to-share-acts
anak square.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/images/CHARIS/affiliates/logos/anak square.jpg
Barre.jpg
CanossianDaughtersofCharity.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/canossian-daughters-of-charity
CouplesforChrist.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/couples-for-christ-cfc
ClaresMissionary.jpg
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
epiphany logo.jpg
FrDamian.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/father-damien-society
Fishing_Rod_Society_logo.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/images/Fishing_Rod_Society_logo.jpg
Focolare_New_Logo_20180501.jpeg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/images/CHARIS/affiliates/logos/Focolare_New_Logo_20180501.jpeg
iCare.jpg
ICPE.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/institute-for-world-evangelisation-icpe-mission
jrs.png
http://charis-singapore.org/web/images/CHARIS/affiliates/logos/jrs.png
ProjectKyrie.jpg
ProjectMicah.jpg
SiGN.jpg
http://charis-singapore.org/web/index.php/sowers-in-god-s-name-sign