Càritas

Càritas, known as Càritas Andorrana, is a charity organization in Andorra that provides dignity-based food aid and support to vulnerable families. It engages in international disaster relief, such as donating over €70,000 for earthquake recovery in Venezuela to fund food kits, medical supplies, and reconstruction efforts aiding over 90,000 people. The organization receives proceeds from cultural initiatives like Pol Bartolomé's novel 'La font dels diamants', with €1,800 from the first edition supporting the 'Tu com jo' food programme. It also benefits from local sports events, including the Sant Silvestre race raising €1,416, and funding from institutions like Creand Fundació (€14,706 in 2025) and MoraBanc (€5,120). In 2025, Canillo councillors donated €500 worth of toys to Càritas for its Christmas campaign.

Key Points

• Càritas is a charity organization in Andorra, known as Càritas Andorrana, focused on providing dignity-based food aid and support to vulnerable families.
• Càritas Andorrana engages in international disaster relief, such as donating over €70,000 for earthquake recovery in Venezuela, funding food kits, medical supplies, and long-term reconstruction.
• Càritas Andorrana receives proceeds from cultural initiatives like Pol Bartolomé's novel 'La font dels diamants', with €1,800 donated from the sold-out first edition to fund the 'Tu com jo' or 'Jo com tu' food programme.
• Càritas benefits from local sports events, including the Sant Silvestre race in Sant Julià de Lòria that raised €1,416 from participant fees.
• In 2026, Càritas Andorrana supported Venezuela's earthquake victims with nearly €72,000, aiding over 90,000 people initially and shifting to housing and healthcare recovery.
• Càritas receives funding from Andorran institutions like Creand Fundació (€14,706 in 2025) and MoraBanc's solidarity card programme (€5,120).

Timeline

1. 2025-12-23

   Canillo Toy Donation to Càritas

   Canillo councillors including Jordi Alcobé donated €500 worth of toys to Càritas for the 'Entre Tots, Fem Nadal' Christmas campaign.

   Canillo Councillors Donate €500 Toys to Càritas for 'Entre Tots, Fem Nadal'

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