Project Compassion 2026: Unite Against Poverty  

Caritas Australia invites us to stand in solidarity with vulnerable communities around the world. Your support helps provide life‑changing access to clean water, education, and healthcare.

Project Compassion 2026 shares four stories from around the world. We’ll meet Sisilia from Tanzania,   Monoranjon from Bangladesh, Manaini from Fiji and Ahmad from Gaza. Each highlights challenges overcome with hope for brighter futures.

If you have time, click to watch Project Compassion 2026 Parish Films on Vimeo and learn more about their personal journeys. 

This Lent, our parish community is called to unite against poverty through Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. Each year, Project Compassion inspires us with stories of courage and hope from people across the globe who are working towards a brighter, more sustainable future.

In 2026, Project Compassion shares four stories of resilience and strength. We’ll meet Sisilia, a young student from Tanzania, whose education was being disrupted by long daily walks to collect water for her family. With the support of Caritas Australia and people like you, Sisilia now has access to clean water from taps installed in her school and village.

We’ll get to know Monoranjon from Bangladesh, where communities are heavily impacted by natural disasters and climate change. Caritas Australia, together with supporters across Australia, has helped Monoranjon to learn climate-resilient farming skills.

We’ll be introduced to Manaini from Fiji, who struggled with poverty and food insecurity. With support, she gained training in food processing and gardening, improving nutrition and creating income to support her children’s education.

And we’ll hear the story of Ahmad, a Caritas Jerusalem worker from Gaza who was displaced many times due to ongoing conflict. Despite this hardship, he continues to serve families in need through Caritas’ emergency response.

Watch Project Compassion 2026 Parish Films on Vimeo

Donation Envelopes & Boxes: To  reduce waste and care for our “common home,” we are using single envelopes/boxes instead of weekly sets.

How to Give: Make a one-off gift or take an envelope/box to give throughout the season. These are available at all church entrances.. Or, may scan the QR code.

Collection: Please return your offerings at 7pm Holy Thursday or any Easter Mass.

Your Impact: Every gift builds a more just future.    Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.