Développement et Paix – Caritas Canada

Développement et Paix – Caritas Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

International developmentPoverty & HungerHuman rightsPeace & ConflictTax-deductible donations
NGOInternational reach
Profile last updated: August 12, 2026

About

Développement et Paix – Caritas Canada is a non-governmental organisation based in Montreal, Canada working on international development, poverty & hunger, human rights +5 more.

Développement et Paix – Caritas Canada is the official international solidarity organisation of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Canadian member of Caritas Internationalis. It works with local partner organisations in around 40 countries to support communities in building their own development, defend their rights and promote peace. In Canada, it mobilises a membership base of parishes, schools and young people through education, advocacy and fundraising campaigns aimed at addressing the structural causes of poverty and inequality. Its work is partly funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.

Location

Montreal, Canada

Organisation type

NGO

Charity number

1 1882 9902 RR 0001

Focus areas

international solidaritydevelopmentjusticeadvocacyCatholic ChurchCaritas

Languages

FR

Causes & programmes

Causes

International developmentPoverty & HungerHuman rightsPeace & ConflictGender equalityEducationDemocracy & Civil societyEnvironment & Climate

Works for

CommunitiesWomen & GirlsYouthVictims of violence

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationCapacity building

Programmes

Programmes Jeunesse

Education · Canada

Youth programme that engages schools and young adults in solidarity and action for justice in the Global South.

Countries of operation

CanadaHaitiNigeriaColombia

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsGovernment fundingLegacies

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingMembershipLegacy givingFundraise

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

Caritas Internationalis

Partnerships

Global Affairs Canada

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