Caritas Challenge

A collage promoting the Caritas Challenge campaign showing images of people in different environments: by the water, on a beach, and in a village. The text encourages choosing a challenge such as stop, move, sweat, or live it to promote change and resilience, accompanied by descriptions and motivational messages. The poster emphasizes the importance of community action against climate change.

Caritas promotes authentic human development. This means development of the whole person. It provides for their economic, cultural, political, social and spiritual wellbeing.

The Caritas Challenge is an annual fundraising event that builds solidarity with those experiencing poverty and injustice. Through hands-on experiences that are both fun and informative, the Challenge connects students with global justice issues in meaningful ways.

In 2026, we are supporting vulnerable communities impacted by climate change through the He Oranga Taurikura programme. Together, we can help families adapt and thrive in the face of environmental challenges.

Let's work together so that communities on the frontlines of climate change can build resilience and flourish.

A man with dark curly hair and a serious expression, standing in front of a blue and orange banner, speaking about climate change and outreach efforts.
A man with short white hair and a grey shirt standing against a bright background with a message about stopping the capture of lobsters and other seafood. The text says "STOP IT ME KĀTI GIVE SOMETHING UP" with a speech bubble mentioning lobsters and seafood.
Black background with white logo featuring three chevrons pointing left, and the text 'CARITAS CHALLENGE' below.
A woman in a black shirt standing outdoors, with a title in pink and yellow text about working under demanding conditions, and a speech bubble indicating there are now only a few cases of fever after previously having many cases.
Close-up of a man's face with a speech bubble saying, "When the water came, it took everything out... my house is in ruins." Text at the top reads, "LIVE IT ME WAAKOARA EXPERIENCE LIFE IN SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOES."
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A promotional poster for the Caritas Challenge in New Zealand, encouraging participants to choose among four environmental challenges: 'Stop it, me kāti' to give, 'Move it, me neke' to go the distance, 'Sweat it, me whakapau werawera' to work under demanding conditions, and 'Live it, me whakaora' to experience life in someone else's shoes. The poster features images of people in natural and damaged environments, and includes information about the event happening from February to December 2026.
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A colorful infographic with information on climate change, community actions, and a challenge called Caritas Challenge. It features sections with titles such as 'Move It Me Neke,' 'Stop It Me Kāti,' 'Sweat It Me Whakapau Werawera,' and 'Live It Me Whakoara,' each with images of people and tips for action. The top part includes logos for Caritas and related organizations, along with resources and registration details.
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A poster for a charity campaign by Caritas New Zealand encouraging donations through different challenges. It features four photos of people with their respective challenges: moving, stopping, sweating, and living. The challenges are titled "Move It Me Neke," "Stop It Me Kāti," "Sweat It Me Whakapäu Werawera," and "Live It Me Whakaaro," with brief descriptions. The poster's main header says "Donate" and "Choose Your Challenge." The Caritas New Zealand logo appears twice.
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