Caritas Sverige

Founded in 1946, Caritas Sverige is a faith-based organisation based in Älvsjö, Sweden working on humanitarian aid & disaster relief, international development, poverty & hunger +6 more.

Caritas Sverige is the Catholic aid organisation of Sweden, founded in 1946 as Caritas Sueciæ. It is a national member of Caritas Internationalis and works in humanitarian aid and international development abroad, supporting people affected by war, natural disasters and poverty. In Sweden it supports migrants, refugees, victims of trafficking, people in poverty and homelessness through meeting places, volunteer activities and cooperation with Catholic parishes, and it encourages parishes to build local charitable work. Its funding comes largely from donations, fundraising campaigns and membership fees. Since 1 January 2026 the activities formerly run by the Catholic diocese are carried out by the non-profit association Caritas Sverige, which is based in Älvsjö, Stockholm.