Caritas Australia is part of a global network that spans over 200 countries and territories. A Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, Caritas is Latin for love and compassion — two qualities which are central to our work. Caritas Australia and our local partners support people in need around the world. We are assisting them to break free from the cycle of poverty, regardless of their ethnicity, political beliefs, gender or religion. aid, development, humanitarian relief, support, emergency relief, programs, funding