Development and Peace — Caritas Canada

We work in partnership with local organizations that empower communities in almost 35 countries to defend their rights and take charge of their own development.

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Thank you MP @SPSTremblay for tabling this important petition in Parliament.

Canada must finally fill the vacant post of Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise and equip the office with long-promised powers and independence.

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of our Executive Director, Carl Hétu. His legacy will continue to live on through the countless lives he touched and the mission he believed in so wholeheartedly.
We hold his family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

Some pictures from the Regional Assembly for Francophone Quebec and New Brunswick 🌞
Stay tuned for a bigger recap soon!

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In his first encyclical, *Magnifica Humanitas*, Pope Leo XIV reflects on one of the defining questions of our time: how do we protect human dignity in a rapidly changing world?

https://t.co/2l3O9BEoYc

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

Through a bake sale at Holy Cross High School in SK, students raised $700 in support of TWO Crusader Grow Hope Saskatchewan acres!

That’s enough grain to produce approximately 9,000 loaves of bread, helping to alleviate hunger in global hotspots through @DevPeace & @Foodgrains

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

Over the past few months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly. The policies and practices of the Israeli government are undermining stability and prospects for a two-state solution.

https://t.co/jRDz1byIJO

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In April 2025, we announced three humanitarian projects to support populations affected by crises in Bangladesh, Sudan and Ukraine. We are pleased to announce today that two of these will continue for a second year, thanks to support from the Government of Canada.

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

Over 70.000 infection cases recorded in 2026 in #Gaza as displaced families are bitten in their sleep, antidotes run out and an exhausted health system struggles to cope
Read the following Interview below:

https://t.co/LTdUimGFli

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

This fall, join our Is Canada on Track for Justice? campaign. We will call the Government of Canada to continue funding international development aid by demonstrating its positive impact on the Global South over the years.

Here is an overview of the key dates to keep in mind.

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Students at St. Maurice School participated in THINKfast 2026, a meaningful experience that invites youth to reflect on social issues affecting communities in the Global South.
They fasted for a full day in solidarity with young people around the world who face difficult living.

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

Vos commentaires sur nos campagnes et nos outils auront une influence directe sur la manière dont nous communiquons, partageons et agissons ensemble.

Répondez au sondage ici 👉 https://t.co/dJaHjskNoo

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Disconnecting to reconnect… and step into leadership 💛

For three days in Port Colborne, 37 young people stepped away from their daily routines to take part in Development and Peace – Caritas Canada’s Youth Leader Program retreat.

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

On March 14, the community came together in Deux-Montagnes for a Hunger Lunch organized by DPCC’s St-Eustache regional team.

A total of 91 people showed up and they helped raise $1,340 to support our projects around the world.

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

What does hope look like? Sometimes, it looks like glue, paint… and a room full of people coming together 💛
From paint to papier mâché, these handmade piggy banks are more than art, they’re powerful symbols of the urgent need to turn debt into hope.

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

This Earth Day, our Montreal team took action locally 🌎
They rolled up their sleeves for a little spring cleaning because caring for our planet starts right where we are. And every small act adds up 💚 #EarthDayEveryDay

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

Thank you to our partner Generations Without Qat Organization for sharing this update on their emergency food assistance project in Mawza District.

Together, we continue to stand with vulnerable communities in Yemen.

#Yemen #FoodSecurity #HumanitarianAid

[منظمة أجيال بلا قات -Generations without Qat (GWQ) @noqat]

#GWQ Delivers Emergency Food Aid to 75 Displaced Families in #Taiz with #Canadian Support

#أجيال_بلا_قات
#Generations_Without_Qat #صندوق_التنمية_والسلام_الكندي #Canadian_Development_and_Peac
#GWQ

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

As of April 6, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported at least 1,461 deaths, including 129 children, and more than 4,400 people injured since the start of the conflict2.
Donate today: https://t.co/rxJYD4T7mI

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

This powerful reminder from Pope Leo speaks to the heart of what leadership should be.
This message resonates everywhere in the world, including here in Canada. 🇨🇦
Because true peace begins with justice, and justice begins with how we choose to serve one another.

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

This powerful reminder from Pope Leo speaks to the heart of what leadership should be: service, justice, and dignity for all. This message resonates everywhere in the world, including here in Canada.

[Development and Peace — Caritas Canada @DevPeace]

Unimaginable levels of suffering for the Sudanese people continue to rise, especially for women and girls, whose lives and futures are being torn apart. As people of faith, we call for an end to the violence in Sudan.

https://t.co/nlwmvvG8CM

@iamCARITAS