Across the world there are those who do not have access to food, shelter or even clothing. Although most people would not lift a finger to improve the situation, the work of Caritas, Oasis and the Fraternity of Saint Lawrence has a major impact on the lives of these people and although they can Coming from different faiths, they always work for a common goal: to help everyone who needs it. Their work reflects New Testament teachings as well as Catholic social teachings, this essay will examine how they do so. The work carried out by Caritas Australia primarily addresses the issue of poverty. They believe that poverty is directly linked to the lack of education of young children, since almost half of the planet lives on $2 a day. Caritas Australia has decided to help solve this problem, by committing to improving the education of young children in third world countries such as Samoa, Peru and Cambodia. One of their programs (Rural Development Program) aimed to increase teacher training in schools and highlight the importance of ecological sustainability in schools. The result was an increase in school attendance (98% of affected children now in school) and a dramatic change in student achievement, from the 30th percentile to the 90th. Their work follows the teachings of the New Testament, including this passage: Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (Romans 12:13). This quote refers to the work of Caritas Australia because it explicitly states what it does. They believe that it is up to them to help eradicate the problem of poverty. They gather donations from around the world and use them to help people around the world, with the ultimate goal of breaking the cycle of poverty and ensuring that every citizen... middle of paper ...... falls With her parents after an argument and having nowhere to go, she ended up at Oasis. Oasis has since helped her find her own accommodation as well as a job, meaning Hannah has a bright future ahead of her. Oasis did not directly make Hannah's decisions for her. Instead, they guided her, helping her decide her own path, giving her the independence she needs to live a healthy, happy life. /homelessness/youth homelessness/ http://www.caritas.org.au/learn/global-poverty-issues/education http://www.caritas.org.au/about/who-we-are http: / /www.caritas.org.au/about/catholic-social-teaching-values ​​​​http://salvos.org.au/oasis/what-we-do/about-oasis/https://www.missionaustralia .com. en/what-we-do-to-help-the-newbies/youth/homeless-youth/keep-young-people-housed