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The very first retreat for ukrainian families and married couples in Finland took place under the theme “Unity in Love and Faith”. The event was held in the picturesque location of OppiSippola, near Kotka, from May 29 to June 1, 2025. Here is a report from father Vitalii Pihii, who was organizing the event. “These […]

Across Europe, millions are struggling to meet their basic needs as current minimum income schemes are failing to provide adequate support. Today, Caritas Europa launched its latest report, which highlights deep flaws in national minimum income schemes and urges policymakers to rethink how income support can serve as a true foundation for social inclusion. The

Caritas Finland is participating in the Youth Empowerment for a Stronger Europe (YES) project, which aims to increase young people’s participation in democratic processes at both the local and European levels. The project particularly focuses on empowering young people from vulnerable backgrounds, such as those with migrant backgrounds, members of ethnic minorities, or those at

Côte d’Ivoire has a young population – more than half of the population is under the age of 25. Inequality is high and poverty is common. An alarmingly large number of young people are not in education or working life. Teenage pregnancies are common, especially among uneducated girls. Young people lack the skills and confidence

Caritas Member Newsletter 3 / 2025 Greetings from Caritas Finland’s Annual General Meeting and 65th Anniversary Celebration! Caritas has been working to reduce inequality and spread love of neighbor in Finland for 65 years. We celebrated this milestone at our Annual General Meeting on April 24, 2025, in the parish hall of St. Mary’s Church.

Father Vitalii organised several Easter egg workshops, with the support of Caritas Finland, the Greek Catholic Church in Finland, and partner organizations. In April, a warm and inspiring Easter egg decorating workshop took place in Lahti. The event brought together Ukrainian families, children, and all those interested in exploring the traditional art of pysanka. Participants

Member Newsletter (2/2025)   Welcome to Caritas Finland’s Annual Meeting and 65th Anniversary Celebration! Caritas has been working to reduce inequality and spread love for one’s neighbor in Finland for 65 years. You are warmly invited to celebrate this milestone with us at our annual meeting on April 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the

In December, Caritas Europa published a study “Going beyond economic growth – Europe’s role in building a just economy for the common good”. It also organized an event that brought together policymakers, civil society representatives and experts to examine Europe’s role in creating an economy focusing on social and environmental justice globally. The current focus,

On International Women’s Day, Caritas Europa celebrates the strength, voices and achievements of women in our network. Through their experiences and messages of inspiration, we showcase the impact of equality and women’s agency in our work. Women across Caritas are leading, supporting and driving change every day, making equality a reality, not just an ideal.