What's your
passion?
When you create a fundraiser with Caritas Australia, you join a global movement of people who believe in compassion, justice and lasting change. Whether you get active, host an event, give through gifts of love, or create your own way, every dollar you raise helps transform lives and support communities facing poverty and crisis.
How will you fundraise?
Get active for change
Set yourself a physical challenge, like running, walking or riding.
Host with heart
Host a morning tea, dinner party, or any gathering that brings people together.
Your Passion, Your Way
Got a unique idea? Turn it into a fundraiser and bring your friends and family together to make a difference.
Gifts of love
Celebrate your birthday, wedding or another special event with a fundraiser.
Create a fundraiser in memory of a loved one
Honour their life with those who cared for them most.
Fundraise for an emergency
Help communities hit by disaster or conflict. Your support delivers vital humanitarian aid that saves lives.
Compassion in Action
Chris running for change
Chris smashed his personal best at the Sydney Marathon with a time of 3h 36m, raising $1,700 for Caritas Australia to support vulnerable communities worldwide. Backed by family, friends, and his football club, Chris shows how every stride can make a difference.
“Running the Sydney Marathon wasn’t just about beating my personal best — it was about running with purpose. Caritas is a charity I believe in because they spend money wisely and reach people in the toughest situations. Knowing my effort could help others gave me the drive to keep going.” – Chris
Ella & Ava's bake sale
Loyal young fundraisers Ella and Ava put their baking skills into action, hosting a vibrant community bake sale that raised an impressive $851.80 in support of people facing hardship.
With tables full of handmade cupcakes, slices, biscuits, and plenty of colour, the girls created a warm and welcoming space that brought neighbours, friends, and families together.
Nabiha's community raffle with heart
Nabiha, a local café owner, hosted a small raffle in her family‑run business to support Caritas Australia’s Bangladesh Training Midwives. With a donated hamper and the generosity of her customers, she helped raise $250 — and in a delightful surprise, she won the raffle herself.
“I wanted to support Caritas, so I purchased a ticket,” she said. “Customers thought it was a good cause and bought tickets too.”
Lakshini’s Gift of Love
Lakshini celebrated her birthday by raising $500 for Caritas through a Gifts of Love fundraiser. By inviting donations instead of gifts, she turned her special day into hope for communities in need.
“I feel very blessed and don’t really need anything else. Giving back to Caritas felt right—it aligns with my values and ethos.” – Lakshini
Supporting Refugee Communities Near and Far
The West Wagga–San Isidore Refugee Committee continues its decades‑long mission of welcome — and recently raised $7,000 for the Caritas Ukraine Emergency Appeal, helping families displaced by war.
“Kindness softens the harshness of those tragic refugee statistics and nourishes hope.”
Father & son duo take on a 780km hike
Father and son duo Damon and Tom walked 780 kilometres on the Camino de Santiago, raising $2,541 for Caritas Australia to support vulnerable communities worldwide. Their journey shows how every step, taken with purpose, can make a difference.
“We raised the bat yesterday, but took nearly 14 hours. Brutal. Even the mountain goat Tom came in a little footsore. That is 630kms in the bag. About 140 kms left to Santiago de Compostela.” – Damon
Monica's morning tea
Monica brought her community together by hosting a warm and welcoming morning tea to support people facing hardship. Friends, neighbours and colleagues stopped by to enjoy homemade treats, good conversation and the inviting atmosphere she created.
Her hospitality inspired generous giving, and the morning tea raised a wonderful contribution to help those in need.
Adelaide's Caritas Market
The Holy Family Parish in Adelaide held their very own Caritas Market held at The Nativity Catholic Church in Aberfoyle Park. The day brought together the whole community, with stalls offering puzzles, toys, plants, bric‑a‑brac, and delicious homemade cakes — all contributing to their fundraising total.
A lively sausage sizzle kept everyone smiling, and live music from one of the parish families added a warm and joyful atmosphere.
The lives transformed through your compassion
Read about the impact that your support achieves. Inspiring stories of strength, resilience and change, that are made possible with your support and generosity.
Chiquito,
Timor Leste
Chiquito, a farmer and father in Timor Leste, transformed his family’s livelihood through sustainable agriculture training. With support from our partner Caritas Diocesana Maliana, he increased crop production, improved market access, and became a role model for other farmers in his community.
Thandolwayo, Zimbabwe
Twelve-year-old Thandolwayo would walk seven kilometres each day, threatened by crocodiles, to collect contaminated water for her family. It looked like she would never realise her hope of finishing her education and becoming a nurse, until a Caritas Australia supported project created access to clean water helping Thandolwayo to stay at school and achieve a future full of hope.
Toefuata'iga,
Samoa
Toefuata'iga, a 13-year-old student in Samoa, faced severe challenges and disruptions to her learning due to water scarcity. After Caritas Australia’s partner Caritas Samoa installed a 10,000 litre water tank at her school, Toefuata'iga and her classmates saw improved health and more consistent class attendance.
Janice, First Australians
Janice is a Wagilak woman living on Jawoyn country in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. With your generous help, Caritas Australia supports Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation to run an arts and culture centre in the Northern Territory that provides employment and training for First Australians like Janice.
Illyena, Ukraine
23-year-old Ilyena, her husband Andrei and their 9-month-old son Bagdan, decided to flee Kharkiv. It took them six days to drive to the Polish border. After they crossed, volunteers from Caritas Poland helped Illyena access a sheltered room for mothers and children, where she can access the necessities she needs to care for Bagdan.
Margret, Solomon Islands
Margret is a teacher at a vocational school for deaf students in the Solomon Islands that suffered long-term water shortages and damage from Tropical Cyclone Harold. With Caritas Australia’s support, Margret’s school installed water tanks, repaired cyclone damage and implemented COVID-19 prevention measures, and is now planning to boost food security
Ronita, Philippines
After the birth of her children, 22-year-old Ronita was at risk of having to leave school permanently. But with the support of Caritas Australia’s partners in the Philippines, she resumed her studies and now has a job to support her family.
Kinchela Boys Home (KBHAC)
Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) was formed by the survivors of Kinchela Boys Home in Kempsey, New South Wales, who were forcibly removed from their families during childhood, part of the Stolen Generations. It aims to support these men, their families and communities in developing healing programs to restore and reconstruct their identity, dignity and integrity.
Leaia, Samoa
Not having access to a reliable source of clean water was very difficult for Leaia and her family. But with the support of Caritas Australia, a water tank was installed at their home, improving their health and living conditions.
Sakhina,
Bangladesh
Sakhina is a Rohingya refugee living in the world's largest refugee camp in Cox's Bazar. With the support of Caritas Bangladesh, Sakhina and her daughter, Noor, were able to access essential support, including clean water and sanitation.
