Solidarity gifts

Although known as a wealthy country, Luxembourg has a growing number of residents affected by poverty, for whom food is an important budget item.

Every year, 400,000 people arrive from rural areas to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. In order to work, women often leave their pre-school children alone during the day. Childcare facilities are therefore essential.

In recent years, the number of homeless people in Luxembourg has been increasing. A quarter of them are under 30 years old.

Caritas Luxembourg works for the well-being of men and women, especially those who are excluded, helpless or deprived, regardless of their origin, age, nationality or philosophical or religious views.

South Sudan is a country with a fragile and precarious balance. In addition to the constant wars that force the population to abandon their land for safety, the country was declared in a state of famine in February 2017.

South Sudan is a country with a fragile and precarious balance. In addition to the constant wars that force the population to abandon their land for safety, the country was declared in a state of famine in February 2017.

The escalating conflict in Ukraine has caused the displacement of over 600,000 people within their own country and in neighbouring countries. Most of these displaced people have lost everything or left everything behind to flee.

Laos is still one of the poorest countries in the world. In remote and rural areas, the standard of living of the population is even lower than in the cities. Illnesses are common, especially among the young.

Around 8.2 million people are affected by the conflicts in Mali. Caritas Luxembourg is standing by these people to provide them with assistance.

South Sudan is a country with a fragile and precarious balance. In addition to the constant wars that force the population to abandon their land for safety, the country was declared in a state of famine in February 2017.

Every year, 500,000 people arrive from rural areas to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. In order to work, women often leave their pre-school children alone during the day. Childcare facilities are therefore essential.

For several years, the number of homeless people in Luxembourg has been increasing. A quarter of them are under the age of 30.

The escalating conflict in Ukraine has caused the displacement of more than 600,000 people within their own country and in neighbouring countries. Most of these displaced people have lost everything or left everything behind to flee.

Fleeing, bombing, loss of a loved one... all these events leave deep scars that can, in the long run, lead to serious mental health problems.

With energy prices continuing to rise, Caritas Luxembourg is taking action to ensure that many vulnerable families in Luxembourg do not fall further into fuel poverty.

Every year, 400,000 people arrive from rural areas to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. In order to work, women often leave their pre-school children alone during the day. Childcare facilities are therefore essential.