Caritas Internationalis
162 member organizations serving in 200+ countries. Largest Catholic humanitarian network.
Caritas Internationalis is the confederation of Catholic humanitarian organizations — 162 members serving in 200+ countries. Regional presence across 7 zones. Current emergency focus on Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine, and DRC. Programs include healthcare, literacy, microfinance, and sustainable agriculture.
“One human family — care for creation and the vulnerable”
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Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Long-term lay Catholics serving in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
The first US Catholic foreign mission society, serving in 20+ countries since 1911.
Maryknoll Sisters
First US Catholic sisters founded for overseas mission. Serving in 26 countries for over 100 years.
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Full-time service in 19 US cities. Community living, social justice, Ignatian formation.
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