We stand beside people living in poverty – whatever their religion or culture. Through local Church partners, we help people directly in their own communities, and campaign for global justice, so that everyone can reach their full potential.

How do CAFOD fundraise?

CAFOD works with local partner organisations around the world. It funds development programmes which help to lift people out of poverty and improve standards of living. These include education and skills training, peace building, healthcare, the provision of safe water, agriculture and small businesses.

What is the main focus of CAFOD?

CAFOD’s programmes focus on international emergency and development work as well as education, advocacy and campaigning to tackle the global causes of poverty.

How does CAFOD link to the Catholic faith?

CAFOD. CAFOD, the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development, is an example of a Catholic organisation that aims to help people in need and is guided by Catholic teachings. Its members believe that every human is equal and that those in need should be treated with compassion .

Who supports CAFOD?

CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) is the Catholic aid agency for England and Wales, and works with poor communities in LEDCs to end poverty and injustice. The organisation helps people of all religions, not just Christians. CAFOD works in over 40 countries, including Haiti, Honduras and Ethiopia.

How does CAFOD help people in the UK?

An emergency can be a natural disaster like droughts, floods and earthquakes. Or it can be because of ‘conflict’ or fighting. 9. CAFOD supports people over a long time by providing better shelter, water, health care and education. It also supports people by teaching them new skills. 10. CAFOD supporters raise money in England and Wales.

Why did Anthony Meehan want to start CAFOD?

The launch of a hospital for sick children, by the League of Catholic Women, marking the beggining of CAFOD. Anthony Meehan from Stroud, with his children Patrick, 11yrs, and Eleanor, 8yrs. "We want to show solidarity with the climate change movement. It's important for the children. They wanted to come.

Who is the current director of CAFOD UK?

CAFOD’s Director Christine Allen was appointed in March 2019. In 2019/20 CAFOD’s income was £45million and it employed approximately 410 staff along with more than 6,000 volunteers carrying out a range of roles such as campaigning, fundraising, media, office support and youth work.

Why did the National Board of Catholic women start CAFOD?

CAFOD began when volunteer members of the National Board of Catholic Women organised a Family Fast Day on Friday 11th March 1960. They raised money to help a mother and baby health care scheme in the Caribbean Island of Dominica. CAFOD works for all people – whether they are black or white, Christian or Muslim, women or men,…