Caritas anniversaries The strength and history of the Caritas confederation shone strongly in 2010 with several members celebrating significant anniversaries. >>

Peace week in Colombia Each September, “Peace Week” commemorates the victims of the conflict and boosts commitment to ending it through dialogue. This year, a campaign called “Peace is Possible” had churches worldwide standing in solidarity with Luz and her countrymen and women, calling for truth, justice and reparation. >>

A Synod for the Middle East Recognising the need for a way for ward in peace and reconciliation, the first synod specifically dedicated to the Middle East was convened in October. Representatives from Caritas Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon and Joseph Farah, the President of Caritas Middle East and North Africa (MONA) took part. >>

Keeping lines of communication open with North Korea A million North Korean children were vaccinated against hepatitis B in a campaign run by the Ministry of Health with Caritas support in 2010. >>

Strengthening Caritas “Financial reporting of a high standard is very helpful. It attracts extra financial and other resources,” said Dr Benedict Alo D’Rozario, Executive Director of Caritas Bangladesh, drawing on lessons he learned in his student days in the USA in the 1980s. >>