Events Organized by Caritas
Den store integreringsdebatten
- Time: Thursday, August 13, 10:00–10:45 AM
- Venue: Arendal Kunstforening (Arendal Art Society)
- About: What does it take to succeed better with integration—and why aren’t we talking more about the measures we know actually work? Caritas Norway is organizing this debate, where politicians, researchers, and professionals will discuss employment, inclusion, and pathways into the community. Ingrid Rosendorf Joys, Secretary General of Caritas Norway, will moderate the discussion. The event will be streamed here.
Har verden råd til å tape kampen mot sult?
- Time: Thursday, August 13, 11:00–11:45 AM
- Venue: Arendal Kunstforening (Arendal Art Society)
- About: Hunger is not rising because we lack solutions, but because political priorities are failing. Caritas Norway is hosting a debate on what is at stake when the fight against hunger loses out in the competition for political attention and resources. Ingrid Rosendorf Joys will moderate the panel, which includes Tuva Bugge, Head of our International Department. The event will be streamed here.
Events Co-organized by Caritas
Forutsigbare rammevilkår for frivilligheten
- Time: Monday, August 10, 12:45–1:30 PM
- Venue: Sparebanken Norge Banksalen
- About: The voluntary sector plays a crucial role in emergency preparedness, local communities, and democracy—but it needs stable, predictable frameworks to deliver over time. Caritas is co-organizing this event alongside Frivillighet Norge (The Association of NGOs in Norway), Knif, LNU, the Red Cross, and several other organizations.
Hvordan svindle staten? Tips og triks fra feltet
- Time: Monday, August 10, 4:00–4:45 PM
- Venue: Frelsesarmeen (The Salvation Army)
- About: Through an interactive game based on real-life cases, the Work-Related Crime Forum (A-krimforumet) demonstrates how wage theft, identity abuse, and the use of front men target workers, undermine the tax system, and weaken decent work standards. Caritas Norway is a co-organizer through A-krimforumet.
Den store utviklingsdebatten
- Time: Wednesday, August 12, 4:30–5:30 PM
- Venue: Bystyresalen (The City Council Hall)
- About: Norwegian development policy stands at a critical juncture, faced with increased geopolitical instability, pressure on aid budgets, and the government’s work on the white paper Turning Point (Vendepunkt). Caritas is co-organizing this debate with the Forum for Development and Environment (ForUM) and a broad coalition of Norwegian organizations.
- Time: Thursday, August 13, 12:30–1:30 PM
- Venue: Frelsesarmeen (The Salvation Army)
- About: Do faith-based aid actors have distinct advantages because they understand a religious worldview—or is religion a challenge in development work? Caritas is co-organizing this event through the Network for Religion and Development. Ingrid Rosendorf Joys will participate in the discussion alongside representatives from Kirkens Nødhjelp (Norwegian Church Aid)
and political figures.
Events with Caritas as a Panelist
Norsk støtte til Ukraina: Utfordringer og muligheter
- Time: Monday, August 10, 5:00–5:45 PM
- Venue: Kambuzi
- About: Norad invites you to a discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and dilemmas involved in managing the largest aid program in Norwegian history. Melissa Søvik, Caritas Norway’s country representative in Ukraine, will participate in the panel.
Økumenisk fredsgudstjeneste
- Time: Tuesday, August 11, 7:00–8:15 PM
- Venue: Trefoldighetskirken (Trinity Church)
- About: The Christian Council of Norway invites you to an ecumenical peace service featuring national church leaders, local congregation leaders, and representatives from several Christian organizations. Ingrid Rosendorf Joys will attend on behalf of Caritas Norway and deliver an address.
Bli med når vi deler ut millioner til bistand – og spør: Hvordan kan det bli mer?
- Time: Wednesday, August 12, 1:00–1:45 PM
- Venue: Symposium
- About: The Postcode Lottery is distributing millions to Norwegian organizations, while hosting a conversation on how good causes can be funded at a time when traditional development aid is under pressure. Ingrid Rosendorf Joys will participate on behalf of Caritas in connection with the distribution.
Peace from below – kan freden bygges nedenfra?
- Time: Wednesday, August 12, 4:30–5:30 PM
- Venue: Menneskerettighetsteltet (The Human Rights Tent)
- About: The Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue invites you to a conversation on local peacebuilding, grassroots initiatives, and the interplay between civil society and peace diplomacy. Tor Kristian Birkeland, Political Advisor, will participate in the panel representing Caritas Norway.
