Caritas Indonesia

KARINA -or Caritas Indonesia- is officially registered as a foundation which motto is “Our Compassion” . It was established on May 17, 2006 by the Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia as a humanitarian arm body of the Indonesian Catholic Church.

The mandate of KARINA is as a centre of coordination, facilitation and animation of the humanitarian services of the Indonesian Catholic Church. In responding to the humanitarian needs, KARINA works closely with Diocesan Caritas or other Socio-pastoral Commissions of the dioceses. There are 37 Indonesian dioceses and 24 Diocesan Caritas.