• Source: Caritas Andorra

      • Caritas Andorra (Catalan: Càritas Andorrana) is a not-for-profit social welfare organisation in Andorra. It is a service of the Catholic Church in Andorra and a member of both Caritas Internationalis and Caritas Europa.


      History


      In the 1960s and 1970s already, there were Caritas organisations active at parish level in Andorra. On 12 April 1979, this activity was formalised with the establishment, according to canon law, of Caritas Andorra, the national network organisation of all parish Caritas in the country.
      In 1983, during the 12th General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis in Rome, Caritas Andorra was accepted as a full member of the global confederation.
      Each of the seven parishes of Andorra have their own parish Caritas ("Càritas parroquial") which together make up Caritas Andorra: Caritas Andorra la Vella, Caritas Canillo, Caritas Encamp, Caritas Escaldes–Engordany, Caritas La Massana, Caritas Ordino, and Caritas Sant Julià de Lòria.


      Work


      In line with its mission to support the most vulnerable members of society, Caritas Andorra provides assistance in various ways. The Acollida ("reception") programme offers personalised, holistic support to individuals and families in difficulty, including counselling, legal and psychological assistance, as well as help with housing, employment, and daily needs. The organisation also manages a food bank and a second-hand clothing store.
      Thanks to property donations from individuals, Caritas Andorra is able to provide rental homes at social and affordable prices. The organisation collaborates with the government by participating in the National Housing Commission and has developed a specific programme aimed at promoting fair and sustainable housing policies, ensuring access to decent housing for everyone in the country.
      In 2023, Caritas Andorra supported 1,148 individuals in need.
      Beyond its domestic efforts, Caritas Andorra aids victims of disasters and emergencies abroad. For instance, it raised funds for those affected by the 2023 Turkey earthquake and provided humanitarian relief items to those impacted by the 2024 Valenica floods.
      Caritas Andorra funds its initiatives through private and corporate donations, including support from the association of Andorran Banks (Andorran Banking), Andorra Telecom, Creand and the Andorran government.


      References




      External links


      Official website

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