Caritas Germany

About Us

The “Deutscher Caritasverband” (German Caritas Association) was founded in 1897. It gave rise to all other Caritas organisations worldwide. In 1916, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Germany declared it officially as the social wing of the Catholic Church in Germany.

After first focusing on social projects in its own country, “Deutscher Caritasverband” later implemented an international department called “Caritas Germany” which is involved in disaster response and supporting social programmes worldwide.

Support for relief and rehabilitation work during and after disasters, support (financially as well as advisory support) of social programmes for disadvantaged children, people with disabilities, for the empowerment of women, for elderly people, various other social programmes and peacebuilding activities in Germany and in 165 countries of the world including Indonesia.