Caritas Cyprus is a member of the Caritas Internationalis confederation whose 165 members serve the world’s poor, dispossessed and marginalized and works to end poverty, promote justice and restore dignity. Since registering as a charitable association in 1986, Caritas has responded to humanitarian crises on the island with the aim of providing compassionate care and support to the vulnerable. Against the backdrop of regional developments and the broader European migration crisis that began in 2015, Caritas has seen a dramatic increase in demand for its services by those seeking refuge and/or asylum. Its work is conducted through local initiatives as well as island-wide programs that focus on migrants and local community needs.
Caritas Cyprus is a member of the Caritas Internationalis confederation whose 165 members serve the world’s poor, dispossessed and marginalized and works to end poverty, promote justice and restore dignity. Since registering as a charitable association in 1986, Caritas has responded to humanitarian crises on the island with the aim of providing compassionate care and support to the vulnerable. Against the backdrop of regional developments and the broader European migration crisis that began in 2015, Caritas has seen a dramatic increase in demand for its services by those seeking refuge and/or asylum. Its work is conducted through local initiatives as well as island-wide programs that focus on migrants and local community needs.