Caritas Pakistan

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Caritas Pakistan at glance

Caritas comes from Latin word meaning “Love” and “Charity”

Caritas Pakistan was established in 1965 and is member of the Confederation which is one of the world's largest humanitarian networks with 165 members working in 200 countries and territories globally. Caritas Pakistan is an expression of the concern of the Catholics of Pakistan for justice, peace and development. Caritas Pakistan is independent of all political parties or groups. It draws its inspiration from Jesus Christ’s command to love God and to love our neighbor, and is rooted in the social doctrine of the Catholic Church.
Its vision is to create a civilization of love, a world:
- Where the Gospel values of justice, peace, love, truth, equality and solidarity prevails.
- Where the dignity of the human person, made in the image of God, is paramount.
- Where all people, especially the poorest, the marginalized and the oppressed, find hope and are empowered to reach to the fullness of their humanity.
- Where all creation is cherished and protected for the common good of future generations.
Actions of Caritas Pakistan

Through the actions of Caritas Pakistan and its diocesan units throughout the country, the Catholic Church commits itself to uplift the needy and the marginalized, to create awareness for their self improvement, and to reach out with help in times of disaster and emergencies. With these aims Caritas Pakistan will work with any other groups with similar ideas for the building of a better Pakistan for good of its people. In 1998 a smaller group of the Caritas Network, called the Pakistan Working Group, was formed for closer support and collaboration with Caritas Pakistan. It also reaches out for support to individuals of all faiths and to the Government and local community organizations in programs consistent with its objectives and practices. Understanding that justice requires that the right to life be respected and that basic human needs be met, Caritas Pakistan programs offer thousands of people hope and compassion. A frequent focus for Caritas programs in both emergency and non-emergency situations is promoting tolerance and understanding within society often through joint efforts with other faith-based organizations.
Caritas Pakistan is mandated for the emergencies taking place in Pakistan

Caritas Pakistan is mandated for the emergencies taking place in Pakistan. It is also running programs successfully in the sectors of Health, livelihood, Economic development and skill training. All these programs are implemented through animation methodology which is the principal approach of Caritas Pakistan. Caritas Pakistan besides other emergencies like Floods in Pakistan (almost every year), Rehabilitation of Nagarparker in the south of Pakistan (Construction of Dams, Water tanks Reservoirs for water), Southern parts of Pakistan in 1999, Gastro & other water borne diseases in Pakistan has been a part of the consortium of agencies delivering multi-million dollar program of support to the afghan refugees in Pakistan. Since October 2005 Caritas Pakistan is active in the rehabilitation of the victims of the killer earthquake of October 8, 2005 after the successful relief phase of providing food/Non-food items and temporary shelter. In the rehabilitation phase Caritas Pakistan is involved in the sectors of Health, Livelihood and Translation Shelter. Caritas Pakistan draws its financial, material and moral support primarily from the members of the international Caritas Confederation with its headquarters in Rome.
Vision
A world transformed by the love of God as manifested in Jesus Christ that brings about justice, peace, and development for all.
Mission
Working with the disadvantaged people for their dignity and progress through relief and development programs.
Goals

The goal of Caritas Pakistan is to continue to work with local communities in respective dioceses while exploring additional opportunities to address the effects as well as the root causes of the poverty and empowerment. Caritas is committed to work within the current structures in Pakistan to build local capacity and to facilitate sustainable development.